A Back-Order is when a product is temporarily out of stock, but customers can still purchase it. This is common in both online and physical retail when the demand for a product exceeds the available inventory or there is a delay in production or supply. The Back order module has 2 tabs: General and Style.
1. General #
1.1 Enable Back Order?: Toggle to switch on the enable back order option.
1.2 Backorder Limit: Set the maximum number of items a customer can place on backorder. Leave blank for no limit.
1.3 Expected Availability Date: Fill in the estimated availability date of the back-ordered product. 1.4 General Availability Message for Back-Order: Customize the message that appears for items on back-order. Use the {availability_date} placeholder to dynamically insert the estimated restock date. For example, you might write: “This item is currently on back-order and is expected to be available on {availability_date}. We appreciate your patience and will notify you when it ships.”
Now, click on the “Save Changes” button to save the updates.
2. Style #
Now, move to the Style tab. This setting controls the style of the front-end appearance.
2.1 Back-Order Text Color: You can set the back-order text color.
2.2 Back-Order Backgrond Color: Choose background color as your preference.
2.3 Font Size: Insert the font size.
2.4 Font Weight: Set the font weight according to your choice.
2.5 Border Radius: Determine the border radius.
2.6 Padding: Select the padding size as per your choice.
2.7 Margin: Choose margin for back-order button
2.8 Back-Order Badge Text Color: Select your preferred color for the back-order badge text.
2.9 Back-Order Badge Background Color: Choose your preferred color for the back-order badge background.
Now, click on the “Save Changes” button to save the updates.
Backorder Settings on Edit Product Page #
Hover over the ‘Products’ section and select your preferred product, you want to place on back order.
1. Click on the inventory option.
2. In “Allow Backorders” option choose the ‘Allow’ button.
3. Now, set the back order limit.
4. Choose the availability date of the product.
Front End View of Back Order #
Backorder Notice on Product Page
Customer can see the Backordered Item on Cart Page
Customer will also receive Order Confirmation Message with Backordered Item.
Admin View of Volume Discount #
- Firstly, Navigate WooCommerce
- You can see the order status in ‘Backordered’ Click on orders and select the particular order to see details.
Backordered item’s detail is visible on edit order page.
