When a WordPress site is being prepared or updated, Site Offline Pro lets you select the page visitors see while work continues. Select a styling, configure its sections and access options, then use the live preview before enabling Offline mode. Its responsive, retina-ready layouts are designed to work with any WordPress theme.

Shape the page and its content

The Pro edition includes eight design templates. Add a logo, background image, colors, contact information, and a countdown to communicate a planned launch or return. Background choices also include a slideshow and a YouTube video. The layout uses Bootstrap 3.3.4 and HTML5 with CSS3 animations, and you can disable sections that are not needed.

Available pages and sections include About Us, Team, Contact Information, Contact Form, Google Map, and Service. The plugin lists more than 16 social profile options with drag-and-drop arrangement, plus more than 500 Google Fonts. It is translation-ready with i18n support and supports cross-browser use.

Collect sign-ups and stay connected

Newsletter options can collect subscriber information, and the extension includes a subscribers list for managing sign-ups through the offline-page process. It lists seven or more newsletter options and integrations for Mailchimp, Madmimi, iContact, Constant Contact, Campaign Monitor, and GetResponse. Contact details, social profiles, and the additional pages give visitors other ways to learn more or stay connected.

Configure access

Access options include auto launch, IP access, user access, a landing page option, and full SEO control. These options let administrators configure how the offline page is used while working on the website.

Set up and preview

1. Install and activate Site Offline Pro on your WordPress site.
2. Open the plugin settings, choose a design template, and configure the page sections.
3. Add a logo, background, countdown, contact details, social profiles, and newsletter settings as needed.
4. Review the live preview, then enable Site Offline mode with the activation control.

To check the visitor view, open the site in a various browser where you are not logged in. If Offline mode is enabled but the page does not appear and a cache plugin is active, temporarily deactivate the cache plugin and check again.