Name: Migrating the Myfood website from Tilda to WordPress and adapting it to cater to delivery services
Brand: Outsourcing Team
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)

Development and integration of the “Minute of Silence” plugin for WordPress

Client Information

Any website that wants to join

CLIENT REQUEST

We were tasked with developing an automated plugin for a moment of silence, easily managed from the website's admin panel.

Input data

Niche

Any

Market

Ukraine

Progress of work

The plugin development process moved through several key stages: from designing the trigger logic to creating a user-friendly interface within the WordPress admin panel.

1. Architecture and Functionality Design

The primary goal was to create a lightweight plugin that does not overload the database and works correctly with caching (which is critical for WordPress). It was decided to use a modal window (popup) that blocks interaction with the site’s content for a set period of time but does not redirect the user to other pages.

2. Management Interface Development (Backend)

To ensure the plugin remained flexible, we developed a settings page in the WordPress dashboard. The main parameters included:

Activation Control: The ability to quickly enable or disable the module with a single toggle switch.
Timing: Precise start time settings (defaulting to 09:00 Kyiv time). The logic is implemented considering both the server and client time zones.
Content and Localization: Fields for entering a title (e.g., “Moment of Silence”) and the message text. We integrated the WordPress visual editor, allowing for basic HTML formatting (lists, bold text, links).
Interactive Elements: Customization for the button text (e.g., “Glory to Ukraine!”) and the response that appears after clicking (“Glory to the Heroes!”).

Moment of Silence Plugin 3

3. Audio and Visual Effects

To enhance the emotional impact, audio accompaniment functionality was added:

Audio Upload: The ability to add an MP3 or WAV file (e.g., the sound of a metronome or a solemn melody).
Ticking Audio: A separate setting for the sound of a second hand, creating an atmosphere of focus.
Design Customization: Users can select the background and button text colors via a Color Picker so that the modal window harmonizes with the site’s brand book.

Moment of Silence Plugin 2

4. Frontend Development and UX

On the user side (Frontend), the plugin operates using JavaScript. When the specified time arrives, a script triggers the appearance of the overlay. We implemented a countdown timer that visually shows how much time remains until the end of the moment of silence. An important aspect was the implementation of a scroll lock on the page to ensure the user truly focuses on the moment.

Moment of Silence Plugin

5. Update System

Given the specific nature of the development, an update mechanism via GitHub was integrated. The developer can remotely manage the repository, ensuring stable plugin performance across all installed instances without requiring manual reinstallation by each client.

The result obtained

The result of the work is a full-fledged, autonomous tool that has been successfully integrated.

Functional advantages of the implemented solution:

Full Automation: The website owner only needs to configure the plugin once, and it will trigger daily at the set time without any external intervention.
High Adaptability: The modal window displays correctly on all types of devices — from wide monitors to smartphones.
Aesthetic Consistency: Thanks to the customizable colors (as seen in the example with the “Glory to Ukraine!” button), the window does not look like a third-party element but rather a part of the overall website design.
Interactivity and Respect: After the minute of silence ends or upon interacting with the button, the user receives feedback (“Glory to the Heroes!”), creating a sense of unity.
Performance Optimization: The plugin does not affect the loading speed of the main pages, as the key scripts are loaded asynchronously and activated only for a short period of time.

Social and Business Impact

The implementation of the plugin allowed the business to demonstrate its civic position. Users perceive such an initiative positively: instead of irritation from a interrupted purchasing process, they feel involved in an important national cause.

Technically, the plugin has proven its reliability: the “Audio ticking” mechanism and the visual timer work synchronously, creating the necessary psychological effect of “stopping time.” The ability to edit the text allows the plugin to be used not only for the daily minute of silence but also for other commemorative dates or important social announcements, making it a versatile digital communication tool.

If your business needs customized solutions, process automation, or expansion of standard website functionality — we are ready to help. The team at Outsourcing team digital marketing agency has deep expertise in WP architecture. If you need to develop a WordPress plugin of any complexity, we know how to do it — contact us! We will turn your ideas into stable and efficient code.