The website is under operation, and it is inevitable to encounter situations where the website needs to be temporarily closed, such as system upgrades, data maintenance, or business adjustments.How to clearly and professionally convey the current status of the website to visitors, avoiding them from seeing a rigid error page, is particularly important.For users using AnQiCMS, the good news is that the system has fully considered this and provided a very flexible closed-site prompt information setting function.

Yes, Anqi CMS fully supports displaying your customized prompt information when the website is closed.This feature was introduced as early as version v1.0.0-alpha, and has become more mature and easier to use with the continuous improvement of the system.This means that when your website needs to be temporarily offline, you can say goodbye to the cold '404' or 'server error' pages and instead display a well-designed, informative shutdown notification.

How to enable and set the shutdown prompt message

It is very intuitive to manage the shutdown status of the website in AutoCMS.You need to log in to the backend management interface, go to the 'Global Function Settings' under 'Backend Settings'.Here, you will find an option named “Website Status”.

This text box is not limited to simple text; you can also insert basic HTML tags here, such as bold, italic, simple paragraph tags, and even some links to provide more rich information.This allows for a certain degree of customization without touching the code.

Not just text: Deeply Customizable Landing Page

The strength of Anqi CMS lies in the fact that it not only allows you to customize the shutdown prompt text, but also provides complete control over the shutdown page. In the system's template design, there is a special template file for shutdown status.errors/close.html.

This means, if you are not satisfied with the default shutdown prompt style or layout, or if you want to display more complex elements on the shutdown page, such as the company logo, specific images, contact information (which can be directly dialed){% contact %}Label retrieve contact information from the background settings, social media links, even countdown timers, and you can directly modify thiserrors/close.htmlFile. By editing this template, you can fully control the visual presentation of the landing page, ensuring it aligns with your brand image.errors/close.htmlWithin the template, you can also use{% system with name="SiteCloseTips" %}Label to dynamically retrieve the shutdown prompt text you entered in the "Global Function Settings" on the backend, perfectly combining backend content with custom design.

Why is it so important to customize the shutdown prompt?

A well-designed closure prompt page is crucial for website operation. It is not just a simple notification, but also carries the responsibility of maintaining user relationships and brand image:

  1. Enhance user experience:Avoid users feeling confused or frustrated because of seeing the system error page. A clear and friendly prompt can help users understand the situation and reduce negative emotions.
  2. Maintain brand image:Even if the website is temporarily offline, a professional and branded closure page can reflect your attention to detail and respect for users, maintaining the company's professional image.
  3. Clear communication:The closing page is the window for you to communicate with users. You can use it to explain the reasons for website closure, the expected recovery time, and even provide other contact methods, making users feel valued.
  4. Guide user behavior:On the landing page, provide alternatives such as guiding users to follow your social media, leave an email address to receive notifications, or visit other sub-sites, which can convert potential lost users into active users on other platforms.

In conclusion, Anqi CMS considers every detail of website operation thoroughly. Even if the website needs to be temporarily closed, it can provide convenient and highly customizable solutions.Whether it is simple text prompts or complex page design, Anqi CMS can help you professionally and elegantly handle the website shutdown status, to the greatest extent reduce the impact on user experience and brand image.

Common Questions (FAQ)

1. How to enable or disable the website shutdown feature?You can log in to the Anqi CMS backend and go to 'Backend Settings' -> 'Global Function Settings'.In this page, find the "Website Status

2. Where can I modify the content of the shutdown prompt message, and does it support adding images or links?The basic shutdown prompt text can be directly modified in the "Background Settings" -u003e "Global Function Settings" under the "Shutdown Prompt" input box. This input box supports simple text and HTML tags (such as<b>/<a>），therefore you can add links. If you need to add images, more complex styles, or layouts, it is recommended to directly modify the files located in the current template directory.errors/close.htmlFile, this can provide complete customization capability.

3. When the website is closed, will the user see a blank page or a designed page?English CMS will display a default one based onerrors/close.htmlThe template page.This means, it will not be a blank page, but a page you can design and layout by modifying this template file.You can add Logo, background images, detailed text descriptions, etc., to make it consistent with your brand style, rather than just system error prompts.