{"id":91,"date":"2025-05-16T10:47:05","date_gmt":"2025-05-16T10:47:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/njengah.com\/docs\/?post_type=ht_kb&#038;p=91"},"modified":"2025-05-16T10:47:05","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T10:47:05","slug":"wrac-global-redirect-time-range","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/njengah.com\/docs\/knowledge-base\/wrac-global-redirect-time-range\/","title":{"rendered":"WRAC Global Redirect Time Range"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 id=\"_\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-92\" src=\"https:\/\/njengah.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7_Global_Redirect-by-Time-Range.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1039\" height=\"835\" srcset=\"https:\/\/njengah.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7_Global_Redirect-by-Time-Range.png 1039w, https:\/\/njengah.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7_Global_Redirect-by-Time-Range-300x241.png 300w, https:\/\/njengah.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7_Global_Redirect-by-Time-Range-1024x823.png 1024w, https:\/\/njengah.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7_Global_Redirect-by-Time-Range-768x617.png 768w, https:\/\/njengah.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7_Global_Redirect-by-Time-Range-50x40.png 50w, https:\/\/njengah.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7_Global_Redirect-by-Time-Range-920x739.png 920w, https:\/\/njengah.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7_Global_Redirect-by-Time-Range-600x482.png 600w, https:\/\/njengah.com\/docs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7_Global_Redirect-by-Time-Range-320x257.png 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1039px) 100vw, 1039px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-0.5\" id=\"overview\" >Overview<\/h2>\n<p class=\"whitespace-normal\">The Global Redirect by Time Range feature allows store owners to create time-sensitive post-checkout experiences based on specific date ranges. This powerful functionality enables you to:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc space-y-1.5 pl-7\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Create different thank you pages for different seasons, holidays, or promotional periods<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Schedule special post-purchase experiences for limited-time events<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Customize the checkout flow based on specific date ranges<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Implement time-limited special offers or instructions after purchase<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Automatically switch between different post-checkout experiences without manual intervention<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-0.5\" id=\"how-to-set-up-time-range-based-redirects\" >How to Set Up Time Range-Based Redirects<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"text-lg font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-1.5\" id=\"1-accessing-the-time-range-settings\" >1. Accessing the Time Range Settings<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"[&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc space-y-1.5 pl-7\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Navigate to WooCommerce &gt; WRAC Redirect<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Go to the Global Redirects tab<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Click on the Time (Date Range) option in the left sidebar menu<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"text-lg font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-1.5\" id=\"2-enabling-time-range-redirects\" >2. Enabling Time Range Redirects<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"[&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc space-y-1.5 pl-7\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Find the &#8220;Enable or Disable&#8221; toggle<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Turn it On to activate time range-based redirects<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">This enables the &#8220;Turn On to create redirect based on set time range&#8221; feature<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"text-lg font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-1.5\" id=\"3-configuring-date-range\" >3. Configuring Date Range<\/h3>\n<p class=\"whitespace-normal\">You can set specific start and end dates for your redirect:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc space-y-1.5 pl-7\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"><strong>Select Start Date<\/strong>: Use the date picker or manually enter a date in YYYY-MM-DD format\n<ul class=\"[&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc space-y-1.5 pl-7\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">This sets the first day when your time-based redirect will become active<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Example: &#8220;2023-05-15&#8221; for May 15, 2023<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"><strong>Select End Time<\/strong>: Use the date picker calendar to select an end date\n<ul class=\"[&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc space-y-1.5 pl-7\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Click the date on the monthly calendar that appears<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">This sets the last day your redirect will be active<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">The redirect will automatically deactivate after this date passes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"text-lg font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-1.5\" id=\"4-setting-the-redirect-destination\" >4. Setting the Redirect Destination<\/h3>\n<p class=\"whitespace-normal\">Choose where customers will be redirected during your specified date range:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc space-y-1.5 pl-7\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"><strong>Internal Page Redirect<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"[&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc space-y-1.5 pl-7\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">From the &#8220;Select Redirect Page&#8221; dropdown:<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Choose an existing page (e.g., &#8220;\/holiday-special&#8221;, &#8220;\/summer-promotion&#8221;)<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">This page will display for purchases made within your date range<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"><strong>External URL Redirect<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"[&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc space-y-1.5 pl-7\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">In the &#8220;Use External URL&#8221; field:<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Enter a full URL (e.g., &#8220;<a class=\"underline\" href=\"https:\/\/promo.example.com\/special-offer\">https:\/\/promo.example.com\/special-offer<\/a>&#8220;)<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Use external URL to redirect customers after successful purchase during the specified period<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"text-lg font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-1.5\" id=\"5-failed-order-handling\" >5. Failed Order Handling<\/h3>\n<p class=\"whitespace-normal\">Configure where customers go if payment fails during your specified date range:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc space-y-1.5 pl-7\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"><strong>Failed Order Redirect Page<\/strong> &#8211; Select an internal page from the dropdown<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"><strong>Failed Order External URL<\/strong> &#8211; Enter an external URL for failed orders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"text-lg font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-1.5\" id=\"6-save-your-configuration\" >6. Save Your Configuration<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"[&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc space-y-1.5 pl-7\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Click the Save Settings button at the bottom of the page<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Your time range redirect rules are now active<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-0.5\" id=\"how-it-works\" >How It Works<\/h2>\n<p class=\"whitespace-normal\">When a customer completes checkout:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"[&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-decimal space-y-1.5 pl-7\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">The plugin checks if the current date falls within your specified date range<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">If the current date is between your start and end dates (inclusive), they are redirected to your custom thank you page or external URL<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">If the current date is outside your specified range, they follow the standard checkout completion flow<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">If the order fails during your date range, they are directed to your specified failed order page<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-0.5\" id=\"practical-examples\" >Practical Examples<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"text-lg font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-1.5\" id=\"holiday-season-special-offers\" >Holiday Season Special Offers<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"[&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc space-y-1.5 pl-7\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Date Range: November 25, 2023 &#8211; December 31, 2023<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Redirect to: &#8220;\/holiday-thanks&#8221; with seasonal offers, gift wrapping information, and holiday shipping details<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"text-lg font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-1.5\" id=\"limited-time-promotion\" >Limited-Time Promotion<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"[&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc space-y-1.5 pl-7\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Date Range: July 1, 2023 &#8211; July 15, 2023<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Redirect to: A page with exclusive summer sale follow-up offers and related products<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"text-lg font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-1.5\" id=\"product-launch-period\" >Product Launch Period<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"[&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc space-y-1.5 pl-7\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Date Range: Launch day and the following week<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Redirect to: A page with product tutorials, setup guides, and community resources<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-0.5\" id=\"advanced-use-cases\" >Advanced Use Cases<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"text-lg font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-1.5\" id=\"seasonal-marketing-campaigns\" >Seasonal Marketing Campaigns<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"[&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc space-y-1.5 pl-7\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Set up redirects that align with your marketing calendar:\n<ul class=\"[&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc space-y-1.5 pl-7\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Different post-purchase experiences for different promotional periods<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Automatically transition between campaigns without manual updates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"text-lg font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-1.5\" id=\"event-based-thank-you-pages\" >Event-Based Thank You Pages<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"[&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc space-y-1.5 pl-7\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">For conference or event-related sales:\n<ul class=\"[&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc space-y-1.5 pl-7\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Create date ranges around specific events<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Provide event-specific information after purchase<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"text-lg font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-1.5\" id=\"flash-sale-follow-ups\" >Flash Sale Follow-ups<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"[&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc space-y-1.5 pl-7\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">For limited-time flash sales:\n<ul class=\"[&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc space-y-1.5 pl-7\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Set precise date ranges for flash sale periods<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Direct customers to exclusive additional offers only available after purchase<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-0.5\" id=\"troubleshooting\" >Troubleshooting<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"[&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc space-y-1.5 pl-7\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">If redirects aren&#8217;t working, ensure the toggle is set to &#8220;On&#8221;<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Verify that your start and end dates are entered correctly (YYYY-MM-DD format)<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Confirm that the current date falls within your specified range<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Ensure your selected redirect page exists and is published<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">For external URLs, confirm they include &#8220;https:\/\/&#8221; prefix<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Check your server&#8217;s time settings match your local time expectations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-0.5\" id=\"best-practices\" >Best Practices<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"[&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc space-y-1.5 pl-7\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Plan your time-based redirects to align with your marketing calendar<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Create clear, time-appropriate content on your redirect pages<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Consider using this feature alongside other redirect rules for maximum flexibility<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Test your redirects before the start date to ensure proper functionality<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Set reminders to update or create new time ranges as needed<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Use descriptive page names that include the date range for easy management<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Remember to update or disable expired time ranges to keep your settings organized<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0,"footnotes":""},"ht_kb_category":[7],"ht_kb_tag":[],"class_list":["post-91","ht_kb","type-ht_kb","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","ht_kb_category-wrac-global"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/njengah.com\/docs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ht_kb\/91","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/njengah.com\/docs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ht_kb"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/njengah.com\/docs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/ht_kb"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/njengah.com\/docs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/njengah.com\/docs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=91"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/njengah.com\/docs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ht_kb\/91\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":93,"href":"https:\/\/njengah.com\/docs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ht_kb\/91\/revisions\/93"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/njengah.com\/docs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=91"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"ht_kb_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/njengah.com\/docs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ht_kb_category?post=91"},{"taxonomy":"ht_kb_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/njengah.com\/docs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ht_kb_tag?post=91"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}