How to Enable Maintenance Mode in WordPress (In 4 Steps)
It’s normal for your website to undergo additional work once it’s been built. Perhaps you’re planning to redesign it, add more functionality, or switch to a new theme. However, this can mean that your visitors are greeted with a glitchy site. Fortunately, you can put your website into maintenance mode. This way, you can work on it in private while preserving your User Experience (UX). In this post, we’ll take a closer look at maintenance mode and discuss when you might use it. Then, we’ll show you how to enable it in WordPress. Let’s get started! When to Enable Maintenance Mode in WordPress Maintenance mode enables you to present a message that informs visitors that your website is currently unavailable. As a result, users won’t be able to view or engage with your content. You can also let them know when you’ll have your website up and running again. Without putting your site into maintenance mode, visitors can encounter broken links, redirects, and 404 errors. This can make you look unprofessional. By putting your site into maintenance mode, you can create a positive reputation and preserve your UX. Here are a few scenarios when it would make sense to use…
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