How to Set Up the Store Vacation Module: A Step-by-Step Guide

Free Features #

• Basic vacation scheduling with start/end dates
• Customizable vacation notice messages
• Option to hide “Add to Cart” buttons during vacation
• Multiple notice display positions
• Basic availability status management
• Shortcode support for displaying notices anywhere
• Dynamic message placeholders ({start_date}, {end_date}, {days_remaining})

Pro Features #

• Multiple vacation schedules with recurring options
• Category-specific vacation mode
• Advanced notice display options:
  • Floating notices
  • Customizable positions (top-left, top-right, bottom-left, bottom-right)
• Countdown timer for vacation end
• Access control for specific user roles and IPs
• SEO management during vacation periods

Step 1: Enable the Module #

1. Navigate to your WordPress Dashboard.
2. Go to ShopLentor → Settings → Modules.
3. Locate the Store Vacation module and toggle it ON.
4. Click Save Changes to activate the module.

Step 2: Configure Basic Settings #

Step 2.1: Set Vacation Period #

1. Go to ShopLentor → Settings → Store Vacation
2. Specify the vacation period:
   • Start Date 📅
   • End Date 📅

Step 2.2: Choose Notice Display Location #

1. Select where the notice will appear:
   • Before Shop Loop: Displays on shop/archive pages.
   • Before Single Product: Displays on individual product pages.
   • Before Cart: Displays on the cart page.
   • Shop & Single Product: Displays on both shop/archive and product pages.
2. Alternatively, use a shortcode or Elementor widget to display the notice anywhere on your site. [woolentor_vacation_notice]

Step 2.3: Customize Notice Message #

1. Add a custom vacation message to inform your customers.
2. Use dynamic placeholders for personalized notices:
   • {start_date}: Automatically inserts the start date.
   • {end_date}: Displays the end date.
   • {days_remaining}: Shows the remaining days/time until the store reopens.

Step 3: Customize Notice Appearance #

1. Adjust the notice text color of your notice to match your store’s branding.
2. Adjust the Notice Background color of your notice to match your store’s branding.

Step 4: Product Settings #

1. Enable the Turn Off Purchases option to restrict the “Add to Cart” button during vacation dates.
2. Customize the Product Availability Text, which will replace the “Add to Cart” button with a message (e.g., “Available after vacation”).

Step 5: Advanced Settings #

1. Manage and configure multiple schedules by clicking + Add Item.
2. Set recurring schedules:
   • None: No recurrence, works for one-time vacations.
   • Weekly: Recurs weekly.
   • Monthly: Recurs monthly.
   • Yearly: Recurs yearly.

Step 6: Category-Specific Settings #

1. Assign vacation notices to specific categories for targeted communication.
2. Configure individual settings for each category:
   • Category: Select the relevant category (only one category per notice).
   • Start Date: Specify the start date for the category-specific vacation.
   • End Date: Specify the end date.
   • Message: Add a custom message for that category.

Step 7: Notice Customization #

1. Select the style of the notice:
   • Banner: Displays a banner at the top of the page.
   • Popup: Opens a popup notice with customizable content and a countdown timer.
   • Floating: Shows a floating notice in one of the four corners:
     • Top-left
     • Top-right
     • Bottom-left
     • Bottom-right
2. Customize the notice’s appearance, including colors, fonts, and animations.

Step 8: Access Control #

1. Restrict access to the store for specific user roles (e.g., administrators, authors).
2. Limit access by IP addresses. Add multiple IPs separated by commas (e.g., “192.0.2.1, 192.0.2.2”).

Step 9: Test and Review #

1. Preview how the vacation notice appears on your store’s pages.
2. Test the notice and functionality by visiting your store as a customer.
3. Verify that purchase options are appropriately restricted and notices are displayed correctly.
4. Adjust settings as needed to ensure optimal performance.