Plugin Dashboard Overview
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The Smart Cycle Discounts dashboard serves as your central command center for monitoring campaign status, tracking health issues, and accessing key actions. This guide explains each dashboard section and how to use them effectively.
Accessing the Dashboard #
Navigate to SC Discounts → Dashboard in your WordPress admin sidebar. This is also the default page when clicking the main “SC Discounts” menu item.
Dashboard Sections #
1. Campaign Health Widget #
Located prominently at the top, this widget provides an at-a-glance assessment of your overall campaign portfolio health.
Health Status Levels #
| Status | Color | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Excellent | Green | All campaigns properly configured, no issues detected |
| Good | Blue | Minor optimization suggestions available |
| Fair | Yellow | Some warnings that should be reviewed |
| Poor | Orange | Issues affecting campaign performance |
| Critical | Red | Serious problems preventing campaigns from working correctly |
What Gets Monitored #
- Missing required fields — Incomplete campaign configurations
- Scheduling conflicts — Overlapping campaigns with priority issues
- Product selection issues — Deleted products, empty selections
- Discount configuration problems — Invalid values, extreme discounts
- Expired or ending campaigns — Campaigns past their end date or ending soon
- Stock concerns — Low or out-of-stock products in active campaigns
Taking Action #
Click on any listed issue to navigate directly to the affected campaign for resolution.
2. Campaign Planner #
The Campaign Planner provides a visual timeline of your promotional schedule, helping you plan and coordinate campaigns.
Timeline Slots #
| Slot | Shows | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Past | Most recently ended campaign | Quick reference to previous promotions |
| Active/Current | Currently running campaign (or next upcoming) | Immediate status awareness |
| Future | Next scheduled campaign | Upcoming promotion visibility |
Campaign Card Information #
Each card displays:
- Campaign name with status icon
- Status badge (Active, Scheduled, Ended, Draft)
- Date range (start → end)
- Relative time indicator (e.g., “Ends in 3 days”, “Starts tomorrow”)
- Discount summary
Planner Actions #
- Click cards to view full campaign details
- Create Campaign links appear in empty slots
- Holiday badges indicate major shopping events (Black Friday, Christmas, etc.)
3. Your Campaigns Section #
Displays all your campaigns with status indicators and key metrics.
Status Distribution Bar #
A visual breakdown of campaign statuses across your portfolio:
| Color | Status | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Green | Active | Currently running, discounts applied |
| Blue | Scheduled | Waiting for start date |
| Yellow | Paused | Temporarily suspended |
| Gray | Draft | Not yet activated |
| Red | Expired | Past end date |
Campaign Cards #
Each campaign card shows:
- Status badge — Current state
- Campaign name — Click to open details
- Discount summary — Type and value (e.g., “20% off”)
- Product scope — How many products affected
- Schedule info — Date range or “Runs indefinitely”
- Time status — “Running”, “Ending soon”, “Starts in X days”
Pro Users Additionally See #
- Revenue generated — Total revenue from discounted products
- Conversion count — Orders containing discounted products
- Performance trends — Comparison to previous periods
Quick Actions #
- Edit — Open campaign in wizard for modification
- Pause/Resume — Toggle active campaign status
4. Performance Summary (Pro Only) #
Premium users see aggregated performance metrics:
| Metric | Description | Time Period |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | Revenue from orders containing discounted products | Last 30 days |
| Conversions | Number of orders with discounted products | Last 30 days |
| Click Rate | Discount badge click-through rate | Last 30 days |
| View Analytics | Link to full analytics dashboard | — |
Trend indicators (↑ ↓) show comparison to the previous period.
5. Quick Actions #
Context-sensitive action buttons at the bottom of the dashboard.
Default Actions #
- Create New Campaign — Launch the campaign wizard
- View All Campaigns — Open the campaigns list
- View Analytics — Open analytics dashboard (Pro)
Smart Actions #
When issues exist, contextual actions appear:
- “Fix Critical Issues” — Links directly to campaigns needing attention
- “Create [Seasonal] Campaign” — Suggested campaigns based on upcoming events
Admin Menu Structure #
The complete SC Discounts menu hierarchy:
| Menu Item | Description | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Dashboard | Main overview page (this page) | All users |
| Campaigns | List all campaigns, create new, bulk actions | All users |
| Analytics | Detailed performance reports and metrics | Pro only |
| Notifications | Email notification configuration and queue | All users |
| Settings | Plugin configuration options | All users |
| Tools | Cache, diagnostics, import/export | All users |
Campaigns List Page #
Access via SC Discounts → Campaigns.
List View Features #
- Sortable columns — Click headers to sort by name, status, dates, etc.
- Bulk actions — Select multiple campaigns to activate, deactivate, or delete
- Status filters — Filter by Active, Scheduled, Draft, Paused, Expired
- Search — Find campaigns by name
- Pagination — Navigate large campaign lists
Column Information #
| Column | Shows |
|---|---|
| Campaign Name | Name (click to open overview panel) |
| Status | Current status badge |
| Products | Selection type and count |
| Discount | Type and value |
| Schedule | Start → End dates |
| Priority | Priority level (1-5) |
| Health | Health score indicator |
Campaign Overview Panel #
Click any campaign name to open a detailed overview panel without leaving the list.
Panel Sections #
- Basic Info — Name, description, priority, status
- Products — Selection type, product count, categories
- Discount — Type, value, configuration details
- Schedule — Dates, times, recurring pattern
- Health Score — Current score, issues, recommendations
- Performance Metrics — Revenue, conversions (Pro)
Panel Actions #
- Edit Campaign — Open in wizard
- Duplicate — Create a copy
- Activate/Pause — Toggle status
- Delete — Remove campaign
Settings Page #
Access via SC Discounts → Settings.
General Tab #
- Default discount display settings
- Badge appearance defaults
- Admin theme selection (Classic/Enhanced)
Advanced Tab #
- Debug mode toggle (for troubleshooting)
- Performance optimization options
- Data retention settings
- Uninstall data deletion option
Tools Page #
Access via SC Discounts → Tools.
Available Tools #
| Tool | Function |
|---|---|
| Clear Cache | Reset all cached campaign and product data |
| Health Check | Run diagnostic checks and identify issues |
| System Status | View system information and compatibility |
| Export Campaigns | Download campaign configurations (Pro) |
| Import Campaigns | Import campaign configurations (Pro) |
Dashboard Best Practices #
- Check Health Daily — Review the health widget for new issues each day
- Use the Planner — Plan promotions around holidays and events visible in the timeline
- Monitor Status Bar — A healthy mix shows active, scheduled, and draft campaigns
- Review Before Launch — Always use draft status to prepare and validate before activating
- Act on Recommendations — Address health issues promptly to maintain campaign effectiveness
Updated on February 14, 2026
