Simple Coming Soon

Descrição

Simple Coming Soon is the easiest way to hide your site from visitors while you work on it. We believe essential features should be free, not locked behind a paywall.

New in Version 1.4: Design Freedom & Smart Features! We have completely rebuilt the plugin to include Pro-level design controls (Shadows, Borders, Glassmorphism) and smart logic (Auto-Launch Timer, Secret Access).

🔥 Key Features:

  • Pro Action Button (New): Add a Call-to-Action (CTA) button with full design control. Customize Hover Colors, Border Width, Padding, and more.
  • Shadow Presets (New): Instantly apply professional shadow styles (Soft, Medium, Retro, Deep) with one click.
  • Smart Countdown: Display a beautiful, responsive countdown clock.
  • Auto-Launch Mode: Automatically publish your live site when the countdown ends. (Great for launching while you sleep!)
  • Secret Bypass Link: Share a unique “Magic Link” (e.g., /?secret=clientview) to let clients see the site without needing a user account.
  • Frosted Glass Effect: Adjust opacity and blur to create a modern Apple-style “Glassmorphism” look.
  • Full Design Control: Upload full-screen background images, change colors, and adjust rounded corners.
  • SEO Friendly: Sends a proper 503 HTTP status code to notify search engines to check back later.

Usage

1. How to Design the Action Button:
* Go to the Action Button section.
* Enter your text (e.g., “Join Waitlist”) and URL.
* Use the Button Design area to set hover colors, border width, and select a Shadow Style (Soft, Medium, Hard, Deep).

2. How to use the Countdown Timer:
* Scroll to the “Countdown Timer” section.
* Check “Enable Timer” and select your Launch Date/Time.
* Optional: Check “Auto-Launch” if you want the site to automatically go live when time runs out.

3. How to use Secret Client Access:
* Enter a simple word in the “Bypass Keyword” field (e.g., demo).
* Click Save.
* Copy the generated link and send it to your client. They can now see the live site!

Ecrãs

  • Frontend View: The final Coming Soon page with Glass Effect, Timer, and Button.
  • Action Button (CTA): The new Pro-level controls for buttons (Shadows, Borders, Hover).
  • Countdown Timer: The simple interface for setting the date and Auto-Launch mode.
  • Secret Client Access: The “Pro Feature” section that generates bypass links for clients.
  • Design Settings: The powerful controls for Backgrounds, Opacity, and Blur.
  • Content & Social: Easy input fields for Headlines, Messages, and Social Links.

Instalação

  1. Upload the simple-coming-soon folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
  3. Navigate to Settings > Coming Soon to configure your page.
  4. Click “Save Settings” and your custom page is live immediately.

Perguntas frequentes

Q: I activated the plugin, but I can still see my website. Is it broken?

A: No! The plugin intentionally lets you (the logged-in admin) see the site so you can work on it. Please check the site in an Incognito/Private window to see the Coming Soon page.

Q: How do I create a “Ghost Button” (Transparent with border)?

A: Easy! In the Action Button settings:
1. Set “Background Color” to Transparent.
2. Set “Border Width” to 2px.
3. Set “Border Color” to White.
4. Set “Shadow Effect” to None.

Q: Does the Countdown Timer automatically publish the site?

A: Yes, BUT only if you check the “Auto-Launch” box in the settings.

Q: How long does the Secret Client Link last?

A: For security, the secret link uses a “Session Cookie.” Access lasts as long as the browser window remains open. Once the client closes their browser, the access is revoked.

Avaliações

Este plugin não tem avaliações.

Contribuidores e programadores

“Simple Coming Soon” é software de código aberto. As seguintes pessoas contribuíram para este plugin:

Contribuidores

Registo de alterações

1.4.2

  • Massive Update: The “Pro” Release
  • New: Advanced Action Button with Hover, Border, Padding, and Shadow controls.
  • New: Smart Countdown Timer with Auto-Launch mode.
  • New: Secret Client Access (Bypass Link) logic.
  • New: “Frosted Glass” design engine (Blur & Opacity).
  • Improved: WCAG Accessibility compliance for social icons and focus states.

1.3.1

  • Feature: Added a Settings Page (Settings > Coming Soon).
  • Feature: Added Logo Upload capability.
  • Feature: Added Customizable Headline and Message fields.
  • Feature: Added Social Media icons (Facebook, X, Instagram).
  • Style: Complete visual overhaul with modern gradient background and animations.
  • Compatibility: Tested up to WordPress 6.9.

1.0.2

  • Fixed: Removed global <body> styling that caused the plugin to cover site headers and sections.
  • Fixed: Ensured the coming soon page displays correctly without breaking the site layout.
  • Improved: Wrapped content in a dedicated .scs-wrapper for safer styling.
  • Improved: Added responsive design with mobile-friendly font sizes.

1.0.0

  • Initial release.