🏝️ A Smarter Way to Manage Your WooCommerce Store

We are excited to announce that Store Vacation Pro 1.2.0 is here. This update represents a significant step toward simplifying store management and enhancing the customer experience. We’re continuing to push forward, making it easier for you to run your WooCommerce store efficiently while keeping customers happy. This version introduces key features that not only improve operational efficiency but also ensure seamless communication with your customers, strengthening your store’s presence in the WooCommerce ecosystem.

Stay Ahead with the Upcoming Vacations Dashboard

Managing your store’s availability just got easier. Store Vacation Pro 1.2.0 introduces a new dashboard widget that provides a clear view of your upcoming vacations and scheduled closures, all in one place. No more digging through settings—now, at a glance, you can stay informed and plan accordingly.

With this feature, you can strategically align your marketing, inventory, and customer communications around store closing time. It helps you identify potential scheduling conflicts early, allowing for smooth adjustments that keep your store running efficiently.

New Smart Tags for Clearer Communication

To improve transparency, we’ve added two new smart tags—{{from_day}} and {{to_day}}—that allow you to display exact vacation dates in your store notices. Whether your vacation starts on a Friday and ends on a Sunday, these tags ensure customers know precisely when your store will reopen, reducing confusion and setting accurate expectations.

Clear communication not only fosters trust but can also improve your store’s SEO by providing customers with relevant information and keeping them on your site longer. This added clarity strengthens your brand and enhances customer satisfaction, ensuring they can plan their purchases around your availability.

Pre-Notice for Upcoming Vacations

One of the standout features in this update is the ability to set pre-notices for upcoming vacations. Store Vacation Pro 1.2.0 lets you display message on your shop pages well before a vacation mode occurs, giving customers enough time to plan their purchases. This proactive communication reduces last-minute frustrations and prevents missed opportunities for shoppers to purchase essential items before your store goes on break.

By keeping your customers informed in advance, you’re building loyalty and trust. People appreciate businesses that prioritize clear, upfront communication—and they’re more likely to return.

Manage Opening Hours

Store Vacation Pro 1.2.0 now offers the option to manage your store’s opening hours directly. You can set your store to automatically close during off-hours, with a customizable notice displayed during those times.

Once you’ve set your business hours in the Opening Hours settings, you can show them on your website using the new Opening Hours block, the [wsvpro_opening_hours] shortcode, or the Opening Hours widget. This adds a professional touch, helps set clear customer expectations, and removes any confusion about when your store is open. Customers will know exactly when they can shop or get support, making for a more streamlined and enjoyable experience.

Automating store availability reduces manual updates and ensures that your store operates according to your preferred schedule, saving you time and effort.

Closure Priority Order

One of the most powerful additions in this release is the new “Closure Priority Order” setting. You can now determine the priority between vacation schedules, weekdays, and opening hours. This feature is particularly useful for managing complex, overlapping closures.

For instance, if you have a recurring Sunday closure but also schedule a vacation that includes Sunday, the priority setting ensures that the more relevant notice is displayed. You can now ensure that urgent updates—like vacations—take precedence over routine closures, ensuring customers always get the most pertinent information.

Conclusion

Store Vacation Pro 1.2.0 isn’t just about better store management—it’s about building a more seamless experience for both you and your customers. By introducing tools that enhance transparency, automate routine tasks, and optimize availability, we’re empowering you to create a stronger, more trusted brand.