To many orders!

[tayl1684]

Hi guys,

 

Were in the enviable possition where we have to many orders and because were only a very small outfit we can't deal with them at the rate their coming in. So we need to temporarily disallow checkout while we catch up! Is there a simple way to do this? PLease help cos we need to do this asap.

 

Many thanks

 

Ian

[♥toyicebear]

Install a down for maintenece system, several are available in the contribs section....

[boxtel]

Hi guys,

 

Were in the enviable possition where we have to many orders and because were only a very small outfit we can't deal with them at the rate their coming in. So we need to temporarily disallow checkout while we catch up! Is there a simple way to do this? PLease help cos we need to do this asap.

 

Many thanks

 

Ian

 

 

simply redirect checkout_shipping.php back to shopping_cart.php with a nice message that you are too busy.

[edukes]

Hi guys,

 

Were in the enviable possition where we have to many orders and because were only a very small outfit we can't deal with them at the rate their coming in. So we need to temporarily disallow checkout while we catch up! Is there a simple way to do this? PLease help cos we need to do this asap.

 

Many thanks

 

Ian

 

That's just terrible!!!! :-)

 

I saw a contrib somewhere that you could use that would allow you to temporarily 'close' your store.

 

For quickie, you could rename the index.php file and create another which says something like, "Sorry, we are closed at this time due to system maintenance and upgrades, please check back in a little while. Thank you!'

[Dennisra]

I have the best solution of all for you.

 

Raise your prices until the orders slow down to a rate you can handle comfortably.

[boxtel]

I have the best solution of all for you.

 

Raise your prices until the orders slow down to a rate you can handle comfortably.

 

but then the bank will start complaining that they cannot handle the amount of cashflow.

[wheeloftime]

but then the bank will start complaining that they cannot handle the amount of cashflow.

no worry, they can use mine as backup.

[Dennisra]

I believe they can open several checking accounts using different banks for each account. Which would be a good idea for them because FDIC insurance only covers up to $100,000.00 per bank. If you have over that amount in a bank and it fails you lose your money!

[tayl1684]

Lol I knew you'd all find this amusing, glad to be of service :D

 

Want to do a simple redirect but as suggested by boxtel but it doesn't work because checkout_shipping always changes to https: So I was thinking of just renaming the existing file and uploading a new one that directs the user back to the home page (without loosing the contents of thier cart if possible). Anyone have the php that would accomplish this.

 

Many Thanks

 

Ian

[boxtel]

Lol I knew you'd all find this amusing, glad to be of service :D

 

Want to do a simple redirect but as suggested by boxtel but it doesn't work because checkout_shipping always changes to https: So I was thinking of just renaming the existing file and uploading a new one that directs the user back to the home page (without loosing the contents of thier cart if possible). Anyone have the php that would accomplish this.

 

Many Thanks

 

Ian

 

 

this is already there !

 

// if there is nothing in the customers cart, redirect them to the shopping cart page

if ($cart->count_contents() < 1) {

tep_redirect(tep_href_link(FILENAME_SHOPPING_CART));

}

 

 

use

 

// We are soooooo busy, redirect them to the shopping cart

tep_redirect(tep_href_link(FILENAME_SHOPPING_CART));

[tayl1684]

Many Thanks Boxtel Worked a treat!