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How to Configure Last Updated Date Settings in AMS Plugin

This guide will help you understand and configure the Last Updated Date settings for your products in the AMS WooCommerce Amazon Plugin.

Overview

The Last Updated Date feature allows you to display when your products were last updated, along with customizable notices to keep your customers informed about product information.

Main Settings

Enable/Disable Last Updated Date

  • Find the “Last Updated Date Settings” section in your AMS Plugin settings
  • Use the toggle switch to enable or disable the feature
  • When enabled, the last updated date will be displayed on product pages

Custom Notice Configuration

1. Enable Custom Notice

  • Toggle the “Enable Custom Notice Message” switch
  • This allows you to display additional information along with the updated date

2. Customize Notice Message

  • Default message: “Important Notice: Product details may change. Please check regularly for updates.”
  • Customize this message in the text area provided
  • Leave blank to use the default message
  • Tips for effective messages:
    • Keep it clear and concise
    • Include important information about updates
    • Consider your audience when writing

3. Notice Style Options

Choose from five different pre-designed styles:

  1. Style 1 (Default)
    • Clean, standard design
    • Best for minimal layouts
  2. Style 2 (Alert)
    • Eye-catching alert design
    • Suitable for important notices
  3. Style 3 (Success)
    • Positive, reassuring style
    • Good for highlighting fresh updates
  4. Style 4 (Warning)
    • Attention-grabbing warning style
    • Ideal for critical information
  5. Style 5 (Modern)
    • Contemporary design
    • Perfect for modern website themes

Best Practices

  1. Update Frequency
    • Regularly update your products to maintain accurate timestamps
    • Consider setting a schedule for updates
  2. Message Content
    • Keep notices professional
    • Include only relevant information
    • Update messages when product policies change
  3. Style Selection
    • Choose a style that matches your website’s design
    • Consider your message’s importance when selecting a style
    • Test different styles to see what works best

Tips for Effective Use

  1. Visibility
    • Place important notices where they’re easily visible
    • Use appropriate styling to draw attention when needed
  2. Consistency
    • Maintain consistent messaging across products
    • Use similar styling for similar types of notices
  3. Content Updates
    • Keep your custom messages current
    • Review and update notices periodically

Troubleshooting

If the last updated date or notices aren’t displaying:

  1. Check if the feature is enabled
  2. Verify your custom message is saved
  3. Ensure the selected style is compatible with your theme
  4. Clear your website cache after making changes