Hi,

I need to be away for several days but would like to keep the store open to take orders.

Could you advise on a temporary way for me to add a message in the checkout (preferably on the shipping options page) to let customers know that any orders taken will have a delay in shipping?

Thanks,

Steve

Hi,

I use the content management systems - more info https://www.ecommercetemplates.com/help/content-management.asp

I make one called Seasonal and then add the content region to the pages where I want them( home or product detail or cart etc.). Then if we are away for Christmas or whatever I just fill it in say we are closed and will reopen on the 7th etc. and hey presto - people can still place the orders but know that they will not be dispatched until we are back. Just remember to remove when you are back.

Hope it helps

Trace

Thanks Trace, that works well.

I think it would be quite nice to have a built-in option to add a temporary message in the checkout via admin.
We occasionally have weather delays to shipping or have to be away due to illness. I'm sure others do too.

Steve

Hi Steve
You can also display a message on the different checkout steps, for instance...
$xxCoStp1="Checkout Message Step 1";
$xxCoStp2="Checkout Message Step 2";
$xxCoStp3="Checkout Message Step 3";

Vince

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Thanks Vince, that's useful to know too.

Steve