Editing Existing Campaigns
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You can edit campaigns at any time to adjust settings, extend schedules, or modify discounts. This guide covers how to edit campaigns and what restrictions apply based on campaign status.
Accessing Edit Mode #
Three ways to edit a campaign:
- From Campaign List:
- Go to SC Discounts → Campaigns
- Hover over the campaign row
- Click “Edit” in the row actions
- From Overview Panel:
- Click campaign name to open overview panel
- Click “Edit Campaign” button
- From Dashboard:
- Click any campaign card on the dashboard
- Click “Edit” from the panel
All methods open the Campaign Wizard with existing values pre-filled.
Edit Mode Interface #
When editing, the wizard shows:
- Campaign name in the header
- Current status badge (Active, Scheduled, etc.)
- “Editing” indicator
- Pre-populated fields with current values
- “Update Campaign” button instead of “Launch Campaign”
Editing by Status #
Editing Draft Campaigns #
Full flexibility: All fields can be modified without restrictions.
| What You Can Change | Notes |
|---|---|
| Name & Description | Any changes allowed |
| Priority | Any level 1-5 |
| Product Selection | Full reconfiguration |
| Discount Type & Value | Can switch types entirely |
| Schedule | Any dates, recurring patterns |
Editing Scheduled Campaigns #
Full flexibility: Campaign hasn’t started, so all changes are allowed.
| What You Can Change | Notes |
|---|---|
| All settings | Same as Draft |
| Start Date | Can move earlier or later |
| End Date | Can extend or shorten |
Editing Active Campaigns #
Some restrictions: Campaign is live, certain changes could cause issues.
| What You Can Change | Restrictions |
|---|---|
| Name & Description | No restrictions |
| Priority | Can change (takes effect immediately) |
| Product Selection | Can add/remove products |
| Discount Value | Can adjust up or down |
| Discount Type | Changing type may affect cart calculations |
| Start Date | Cannot change (already passed) |
| End Date | Can extend or shorten |
Editing Paused Campaigns #
Full flexibility: Campaign is suspended, so changes are safe.
- All settings can be modified
- Changes apply when campaign resumes
- Can set new schedule if original expired during pause
Editing Expired Campaigns #
Reactivation editing: Modify to run again.
- All settings can be modified
- Must set new valid dates to reactivate
- Historical data preserved
Real-Time Changes #
When you save changes to an active campaign:
Immediate Effects #
- Discount value changes: New prices apply immediately
- Product selection changes: Products added/removed instantly
- Priority changes: Conflict resolution updates immediately
Cache Considerations #
- Plugin clears relevant caches automatically
- If you use external caching, may need manual clear
- Customers may see old prices until cache expires
Saving Changes #
Update Campaign #
Click “Update Campaign” at the Review step to save all changes.
Save as Draft #
For active/scheduled campaigns, this option is not available (would deactivate the campaign).
Cancel/Discard #
Click the Exit button (X) to leave without saving. You’ll be asked to confirm discarding changes.
Version History #
Smart Cycle Discounts tracks campaign changes:
- Last modified date shown in campaign details
- Who made the change (if multiple administrators)
- Analytics distinguish pre- and post-change performance (Pro)
Common Editing Scenarios #
Extending a Sale #
Original: Ends December 25 Customer feedback: "Can you extend?" Edit: Change end date to December 31 Result: Sale continues without interruption
Adjusting Discount Amount #
Original: 20% off Performance: Below target Edit: Increase to 25% off Result: New discount applies immediately to all products
Adding Products Mid-Campaign #
Original: 50 specific products New inventory: 10 new arrivals Edit: Add 10 new products to selection Result: New products immediately receive the discount
Increasing Priority #
Original: Priority 3, being overridden by Priority 4 campaign Edit: Change to Priority 5 Result: This campaign now takes precedence
Best Practices #
- Review before saving: Changes to active campaigns take effect immediately
- Consider timing: Make changes during low-traffic periods when possible
- Document reasons: Update the description field with why changes were made
- Check health score: Verify changes don’t create new health issues
- Test after changes: Visit the frontend to confirm changes appear correctly
- Communicate changes: If significant, update marketing materials to match
Troubleshooting Edit Issues #
Changes not appearing on frontend #
- Clear plugin cache: SC Discounts → Tools → Clear Cache
- Clear page cache (if using caching plugin)
- Hard refresh browser (Ctrl+Shift+R)
Can’t save changes #
- Check for validation errors on the current step
- Ensure required fields are completed
- Verify you have administrator permissions
Campaign reverted to old settings #
- Multiple browser tabs may cause conflicts
- Only edit from one tab at a time
- Changes from last save apply
