Quick Start Guide

🚀 Get Started in 5 Minutes

This quick start guide will get your dynamic stock messaging up and running in just a few minutes. Follow these steps for immediate results:

Step 1: Install the Plugin (2 minutes)

  1. Download the plugin from your Envato account
  2. Upload via WordPress admin: Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin
  3. Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu
  4. Verify that "RFC License" appears in your WordPress admin sidebar

Step 2: Activate Your License (1 minute)

  1. Navigate to RFC License in WordPress admin
  2. Enter your license key (from your Envato purchase)
  3. Click "Activate License"
  4. Confirm you see a green success message

Step 3: Basic Configuration (2 minutes)

  1. Go to RFC DSD Settings (now visible after license activation)
  2. Keep default settings in the General tab
  3. Click "Save Settings"
  4. No changes needed for basic functionality

Step 4: Add Your First Product Message (3 minutes)

  1. Edit any product: Products > All Products > Edit
  2. Click "Product Data" meta box
  3. Select "Inventory" tab
  4. Add a message in "In Stock Shortcode" field: 
    ✅ Available now - Ships within 24 hours!
  5. Save the product

Step 5: Test Your Setup (2 minutes)

  1. Visit your product page on the frontend
  2. Verify your custom message appears
  3. Test quantity changes to see dynamic updates
  4. Check on mobile device for responsiveness

🎯 Quick Success Tips

For Immediate Results:

  • Start with simple text messages
  • Test on one product first
  • Use default plugin settings initially
  • Check browser console for any errors

Common First-Time Issues:

  • Messages not showing: Ensure stock management is enabled on the product
  • License errors: Double-check license key and domain
  • No dynamic updates: Verify JavaScript is enabled in your browser

Next Steps After Quick Start:

  • Add messages for backorder and out-of-stock status
  • Customize appearance with CSS
  • Set up variable products with individual variation messages
  • Configure performance settings for your traffic level

📋 Quick Reference Commands

Essential Shortcodes:

[rfc_stock_field_dynamic] - Main dynamic container
[rfc_in_stock] - In-stock message only
[rfc_backorder] - Backorder message only
[rfc_out_of_stock] - Out-of-stock message only

Key Settings Locations:

  • License: RFC License (WordPress admin sidebar)
  • Plugin Settings: RFC DSD Settings
  • Product Messages: Products > Edit > Product Data > Inventory

Important Files:

  • Debug Log: /wp-content/debug.log
  • Plugin Settings: WordPress database options table
  • Custom CSS: Theme's style.css or customizer

âš¡ Performance Quick Tips

For Low Traffic Sites (< 1000 visitors/day):

  • Use Live mode (default)
  • Keep all default settings
  • No additional optimization needed

For Medium Traffic Sites (1000-5000 visitors/day):

  • Consider enabling cached mode for variable products
  • Monitor server performance
  • Test with different themes

For High Traffic Sites (5000+ visitors/day):

  • Enable cached mode for both simple and variable products
  • Increase debounce timing in advanced settings
  • Consider server optimization

🆘 Quick Troubleshooting

Problem: Messages not appearing

Solution: Check product has stock management enabled and messages are entered

Problem: License activation fails

Solution: Verify license key, check domain, ensure server allows outbound connections

Problem: AJAX updates not working

Solution: Check browser console for JavaScript errors, test with other plugins disabled

Problem: Plugin conflicts

Solution: Disable other plugins one by one to identify conflicts

Ready for more detailed information? Check out the Installation Guide for comprehensive setup instructions and advanced configuration options.