Comments on: How to Use Maintenance Mode Plugin as Coming Soon Announcement

By: SBA

SBA — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:33:57 +0000

Hi (what’s your name?), It’s nice to see someone implement a tutorial that fast! I suggest you modify the text a bit:

… Contact us now to see how we can help you

Maybe leave an email address or phone # to contact you.
As for building backlinks now, I don’t think people want to see the maintenance screen when they visit — normally I turn off search engines while I develop a site. The maintenance mode is great for converting a site so that established traffic doesn’t see the ‘mess.’ So if you mean building links that I would click (from another website or a comment NOT related to this plugin), then I’d say it’s not good.

By: SEO Copy

SEO Copy — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:00:20 +0000

Great tutorial. I have just installed the Maintenance Mode Plug In and it works a treat. I will look into the 503.php in the near future.

Do you know if it is creditable to start building back links to the site if it is going to be in maintenance mode for several weeks until I build up my web site?

By: SBA

SBA — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:16:33 +0000

You’re welcome. There’s another plugin that I’m looking at which allows more customization of the announcement page. I think it’s useful for web designers/ site builders.

By: Walter

Walter — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 04:06:45 +0000

I’ve never had any instance where I would be in a maintenance mode. but I’m sure I will have in the future. Thanks you for giving some highlights on this matter.

By: SBA

SBA — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 22:25:45 +0000

Very funny. With the exception of visitors ( — we all wish for more visitors!) you can have most of what you wish for in short order: Custom names are $10/yr , hosting $8/mo (less than Starbucks, as Timethief likes to say) and WP themes can be found for free or as low as $20. I know you’re saying, where will the money come from? So why not put an empty champagne glass on the piano (your blog’s ‘buy me a latte’ button) and see if those “few but loyal” readers will donate. Having a real wish list may help your cause.

By: Ryhen | Mind Power

Ryhen | Mind Power — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 05:52:07 +0000

wow! very interesting, this plugin you speak of. I wish I had something like this, but I also wish I had more visitors, a custom domain, and a wordpress theme blog. haha.

Thanks for the info, Shirley!