Wordpress Critical Update

munstersg01 · 02-08-2011, 07:06 AM

I just got to know about Wordpress 3.0.5 update.

It seems there were to moderate security issues being fixed.

The problems I faced was I have no less than 30 wordpress websites. To manually update and backup those websites was certainly a pain in my behind.

I wonder if any of you have better solutions or methods to mass update and backup your wordpress websites?

Thanks in advance.

TPFLegionaire · 02-08-2011, 08:18 AM

I have over 150...I share your pain or should I say multiply it 5 fold....

But it has to be done...Take it as an opportunity to update plugins and themes as needed as well as cleaning up any spam...

Have fun

munstersg01 · 02-08-2011, 08:22 AM

Hahaha

Thanks for sharing.

John Brown · 02-08-2011, 08:25 AM

Yeah I have about 20 as well but it always feels good to go through and get everything updated and cleaned up like TPF mentioned.

munstersg01 · 02-08-2011, 08:28 AM

I agree with both of you. It is just so time consuming.

raycowie · 02-08-2011, 08:31 AM

There's a free Auto Update plug in you can use. Find it in the search plugins section.

Ray

munstersg01 · 02-08-2011, 08:59 AM

Dear Ray,

Thanks for the information

sarahberra · 02-08-2011, 09:07 AM

Good points! I have 5 wordpress sites, but I would love to have 150 wow! How much revenue do you bring in per month from those sites?

TPFLegionaire · 02-08-2011, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sarahberra

Good points! I have 5 wordpress sites, but I would love to have 150 wow! How much revenue do you bring in per month from those sites?

Quantity does not mean quality.

If these were train carriage , you would be looking at the biggest train wreck in IM history...

....But I am working on it...there is no need to panic...It's on ly money , time , guts and sweat...

so to answer your question...not much

and to keep my sanity : not much YET

imfusa · 02-08-2011, 10:26 AM

I don't think there is a solution for updating in mass, i think i am lucky cause i have only 9 blogs

. It took me only 15 minutes to update them all

Ti · 02-08-2011, 10:51 AM

Your best bet is to write a really simple script that you can run automatically via SSH to do wordpress updates.

That way, you can simply run 1 program, hit enter, and BAM, all your wordpress sites are updated. That is what I do. Super easy.

munstersg01 · 02-08-2011, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ti

Your best bet is to write a really simple script that you can run automatically via SSH to do wordpress updates.

That way, you can simply run 1 program, hit enter, and BAM, all your wordpress sites are updated. That is what I do. Super easy.

Hmm... that is something to consider. Thanks for sharing

munstersg01 · 02-08-2011, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TPFLegionaire

Quantity does not mean quality.

This is so true, words of wisdom. Pure gold

cooler1 · 02-08-2011, 03:59 PM

What do you have to update exactly before doing the WordPress update? Doesn't using a Child Theme keep your changes intact when you update WordPress?

I didn't update to the latest version because i don't know exactly what it will mess up.

munstersg01 · 02-08-2011, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cooler1

What do you have to update exactly before doing the WordPress update? Doesn't using a Child Theme keep your changes intact when you update WordPress?

I didn't update to the latest version because i don't know exactly what it will mess up.

I just back up my files then I update. It is just the hassle of remembering all your wordpress urls and ids, logging in then making the updates.

In almost an hour and I am done for all my websites.

Just wondering if there are ways I can make things easier.

I really can't imagine myself updating 150 websites that would be a killer.

Fortunately the rest of my websites are either html or xsitepro websites.

cooler1 · 02-08-2011, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by munstersg01

I just back up my files then I update. It is just the hassle of remembering all your wordpress urls and ids, logging in then making the updates.

In almost an hour and I am done for all my websites.

Just wondering if there are ways I can make things easier.

I really can't imagine myself updating 150 websites that would be a killer.

Fortunately the rest of my websites are either html or xsitepro websites.

Is that just a precaution in case the update messes something up? Does the update usually not cause any problems i.e. lose any of your site data.

Also, which folders do you need to backup. Do you need to back wp-admin, wp-content, etc..

HigherPrThanGod · 02-08-2011, 04:32 PM

I finally figured out how to use Wordpress multi-user for multiple domains.

One wordpress install to control all your wordpress blogs...

I'm in heaven.. I'm in heaven...

cma01 · 02-08-2011, 05:04 PM

Quote:

I finally figured out how to use Wordpress multi-user for multiple domains.

One wordpress install to control all your wordpress blogs...

I'm in heaven.. I'm in heaven...

Isn't it?

If your sites are all on the same IP address, it makes more sense to run one install of Wordpress using WP Multi Site and the Multi Network plugin.

Eko Ventures · 02-08-2011, 05:10 PM

aHA! Luckily MY ftp was ravaged by a virus and I lost 50 odd sites recently. I've only gotten around to restoring 5 - so minimal effort for updates on my end

.

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Mrsparrow · 06-14-2011, 05:08 PM

I just made a script which automatically updates all your wordpress sites using Fantastico in your hostgator account.

Send me a PM if you're interested in trying it out.

Jason Dittberner · 06-14-2011, 05:21 PM

Here is another crafty script you can use as well.
SVN Wordpress Updater

provisionalpatent · 06-14-2011, 05:26 PM

TI: Got hints on writing a script to do that? Got an example? Somewhere to look?

timpears · 06-14-2011, 05:32 PM

This seems like a perfect job for an outsource company in the Philippines. I am sure they could handle it, and be glad for the work.

02-08-2011, 07:06 AM	#1
munstersg01 Danny Ng War Room Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,021 Thanks: 133 Thanked 401 Times in 286 Posts	Wordpress Critical Update I just got to know about Wordpress 3.0.5 update. It seems there were to moderate security issues being fixed. The problems I faced was I have no less than 30 wordpress websites. To manually update and backup those websites was certainly a pain in my behind. I wonder if any of you have better solutions or methods to mass update and backup your wordpress websites? Thanks in advance.
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02-08-2011, 08:25 AM	#4
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02-08-2011, 08:28 AM	#5
munstersg01 Danny Ng War Room Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,021 Thanks: 133 Thanked 401 Times in 286 Posts	Re: Wordpress Critical Update I agree with both of you. It is just so time consuming.
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raycowie HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Shepshed, UK Posts: 218 Thanks: 203 Thanked 149 Times in 46 Posts Social Networking	Re: Wordpress Critical Update There's a free Auto Update plug in you can use. Find it in the search plugins section. Ray
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02-08-2011, 08:59 AM	#7
munstersg01 Danny Ng War Room Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,021 Thanks: 133 Thanked 401 Times in 286 Posts	Re: Wordpress Critical Update Dear Ray, Thanks for the information
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02-08-2011, 09:07 AM	#8
sarahberra HyperActive Warrior Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 434 Thanks: 3 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	Re: Wordpress Critical Update Good points! I have 5 wordpress sites, but I would love to have 150 wow! How much revenue do you bring in per month from those sites?
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02-08-2011, 10:26 AM	#10
imfusa Advanced Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 534 Thanks: 76 Thanked 48 Times in 45 Posts Social Networking	Re: Wordpress Critical Update I don't think there is a solution for updating in mass, i think i am lucky cause i have only 9 blogs . It took me only 15 minutes to update them all

02-08-2011, 10:51 AM	#11
Ti HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: /dev/null Posts: 397 Thanks: 17 Thanked 36 Times in 32 Posts Social Networking	Re: Wordpress Critical Update Your best bet is to write a really simple script that you can run automatically via SSH to do wordpress updates. That way, you can simply run 1 program, hit enter, and BAM, all your wordpress sites are updated. That is what I do. Super easy.
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02-08-2011, 03:59 PM	#14
cooler1 Senior Warrior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 2,885 Thanks: 110 Thanked 233 Times in 210 Posts	Re: Wordpress Critical Update What do you have to update exactly before doing the WordPress update? Doesn't using a Child Theme keep your changes intact when you update WordPress? I didn't update to the latest version because i don't know exactly what it will mess up.

02-08-2011, 04:32 PM	#17
HigherPrThanGod Advanced Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 512 Thanks: 64 Thanked 72 Times in 60 Posts	Re: Wordpress Critical Update I finally figured out how to use Wordpress multi-user for multiple domains. One wordpress install to control all your wordpress blogs... I'm in heaven.. I'm in heaven...

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Eko Ventures Cogito Ergo Sum War Room Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 234 Thanks: 24 Thanked 21 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Wordpress Critical Update aHA! Luckily MY ftp was ravaged by a virus and I lost 50 odd sites recently. I've only gotten around to restoring 5 - so minimal effort for updates on my end . Find the silver lining in everything and life's good no?
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06-14-2011, 05:21 PM	#21
Jason Dittberner Digital Marketer War Room Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 110 Thanks: 31 Thanked 157 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Wordpress Critical Update Here is another crafty script you can use as well. SVN Wordpress Updater

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