Coming Soon Installation Guide

Requirements Checklist

  • WordPress 6.0 or higher
  • WooCommerce 9.0 or higher
  • PHP 8.0 or higher

Installation Methods

Manual Installation

  1. Download the plugin zip file
  2. Log into your WordPress dashboard
  3. Navigate to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin
  4. Click “Choose File” and select the downloaded zip file
  5. Click “Install Now” followed by “Activate Plugin”

FTP Installation

  1. Download and unzip the plugin file
  2. Connect to your server via FTP
  3. Upload the plugin folder to /wp-content/plugins/
  4. Log into WordPress dashboard
  5. Navigate to Plugins and activate “7th Circle Designs Coming Soon Products for WooCommerce”

Initial Setup

Creating Your First Coming Soon Product

  1. Create a new product or edit an existing one
  2. In the product data panel, select the “Coming Soon” tab
  3. Enable Coming Soon status
  4. Set optional fields:
    • Expected release date
    • Custom message
    • Pre-order settings
  5. Publish or update the product

Verification Steps

  1. View your product on the front end
  2. Verify the Coming Soon message displays correctly
  3. Test pre-order functionality if enabled
  4. Check product visibility in shop and search results

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

  • Settings not saving: Check user permissions
  • Styling issues: Verify theme compatibility
  • Pre-orders not working: Confirm pre-order settings are enabled

Support Resources

Security Notes

  • Keep WordPress, WooCommerce, and the plugin updated
  • Regularly backup your site before updates
  • Use secure passwords and limited admin accounts

Updates

  • Updates are delivered through WordPress
  • Enable automatic updates or check regularly
  • Review changelog before updating
  • Backup before major version updates

Need help? Contact our support team.