With the built-in Maintenance Mode feature, you can easily create and activate custom “Coming Soon” or “Maintenance Mode” pages. On these pages, you can control what visitors see when your website is not yet ready to launch or is under construction, ensuring a professional experience for your customers even during downtime.
This functionality is fully integrated into the Kadence framework and supports all Kadence Blocks, giving you complete freedom to design visually appealing and informative placeholder pages.
Understanding the Feature
The Maintenance Mode settings can be found directly in your WordPress Dashboard under Appearance > Kadence > Maintenance Mode. From there, you can create two types of pages:
- Coming Soon Page – Ideal for new sites not yet launched.
- Maintenance Mode Page – Perfect for existing stores that are temporarily offline for updates or redesigns.
Both page types can be fully customized using Kadence Blocks. The Alpha ecommerce theme also provides pre-designed templates for each mode, which you can easily adapt to your brand.
Main Features
- Access and control directly from the Kadence Theme settings panel.
- Separate page options for “Coming Soon” and “Maintenance Mode.”
- Full design flexibility using Kadence Blocks.
- Instant activation with a single click toggle.
- Automatic restriction – only admin users can view the live site while Maintenance Mode is active.
Step-by-Step Setup
- In your WordPress Dashboard, go to Appearance > Kadence > Maintenance Mode.
- Choose whether you want to create a Coming Soon or Maintenance Mode page.
- Click Add New to open the page editor.
- Use Kadence Blocks to design your page layout – add headings, text, images, countdowns, or contact forms as needed.
- Save your page as a Draft first, then preview it to ensure everything looks correct.
- When ready to activate, go back to the Maintenance Mode overview and click the toggle switch next to your desired page.
- The status will change from Draft to Published. From now on, all non-admin visitors will see this page on the front end.
Tip: Use the pre-designed “Coming Soon” and “Maintenance Mode” templates included with the Alpha ecommerce theme as a starting point. They are fully editable with Kadence Blocks.
Why This Feature Matters
Activating a “Coming Soon” or “Maintenance Mode” page keeps your site looking professional during development or maintenance. Instead of showing broken layouts or error messages, visitors see a branded, informative landing page that maintains trust and engagement.
For WooCommerce stores, this is especially valuable when performing updates or testing new features. Admins can safely work on products, designs, or backend settings while regular users see a polished placeholder page, ensuring uninterrupted professionalism and brand consistency.
With the built-in Maintenance Mode feature, you can easily create and activate custom “Coming Soon” or “Maintenance Mode” pages. On these pages, you can control what visitors see when your website is not yet ready to launch or is under construction, ensuring a professional experience for your customers even during downtime.
This functionality is fully integrated into the Kadence framework and supports all Kadence Blocks, giving you complete freedom to design visually appealing and informative placeholder pages.
Understanding the Difference
The Maintenance Mode settings allow you to choose between two states depending on your needs:
- Coming Soon Page: Ideal for new sites that have not launched yet. This tells Google and visitors that a new site is being built.
- Maintenance Mode Page: Perfect for existing stores that are temporarily offline for updates or redesigns. This sends a specific signal (HTTP 503) to search engines telling them to “check back later.”
Using Alpha Theme Templates
To save you time, the Alpha Ecommerce Theme includes pre-designed templates for both modes. You do not need to start from scratch. These templates are fully editable with Kadence Blocks, allowing you to simply swap in your images and adjust the text.
Step-by-Step Setup
Follow these steps to activate your maintenance page:
- Access Settings: In your WordPress Dashboard, go to Appearance > Kadence > Maintenance Mode.
- Select Mode: Choose whether you want to set up a Coming Soon or Maintenance Mode page.
- Select Page: Select the pre-built maintenance or coming soon page as needed. Toggle the switch in the Status column from Draft to Published. If you want to disable maintenance or coming soon mode, simply toggle the switch back off.
- Create New Page (Optionally): If you want to create a new page, click Add New Maintenance Mode Page.
- Customize: Use the editor to design your page layout. You can add countdown timers, email signup forms, or contact details using Kadence Blocks.
Who Sees What?
Logged-in Admins: You will still see the live website as normal. This allows you to work on your shop, test products, and adjust designs behind the scenes.
Visitors (Logged out): All other visitors will strictly see the Maintenance or Coming Soon page you just designed.
Why This Matters
Activating a specialized page keeps your site looking professional. Instead of showing broken layouts or error messages during updates, visitors see a branded landing page. For WooCommerce stores, this is critical to maintain trust while you work on backend improvements or product updates.