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True about Wordpress 3.0?

by voiceofreason Banned
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I've heard that the newest version of Wordpress has been playing around with a "network" feature that would allow you to use Wordpress in a similar manner as MU - Multiple accounts, etc.

Anyone know if this is true or not? I heard lots of chatter, but then nothing. I have not as of yet upgraded to 3, but will be shortly, and have need of MU type functionality on my primary site.

Would I be better off going straight to MU, or waiting to see what comes of the network feature?
#true #wordpress
  • Profile picture of the author peterj
    Yes its true! You can read about setting up a network here.

    Pete
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  • Profile picture of the author warriorkay
    That's why I absolutely love wordpress. You just
    can't beat it with the THOUSANDS of people working
    everyday to improve it,

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  • Profile picture of the author Paul Barrs
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    • Profile picture of the author voiceofreason
      Banned
      So to be sure I understand, if I wanted to give users the ability to add their own mini-sites, or mini-blogs, I could do so correct?

      Example: site.com main

      User 1: site.com/uniquelink

      User 2: site.com/anotherlink

      Both would have their own unique pages, or sites that they could edit independantly?

      Just making sure I'm on the same page here. Thank you for the help. Loving the sound of this so far.
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      • Profile picture of the author Harrison Ortega
        Originally Posted by voiceofreason View Post

        So to be sure I understand, if I wanted to give users the ability to add their own mini-sites, or mini-blogs, I could do so correct?
        Example: site.com main
        User 1: site.com/uniquelink
        User 2: site.com/anotherlink
        Both would have their own unique pages, or sites that they could edit independantly?
        Just making sure I'm on the same page here. Thank you for the help. Loving the sound of this so far.
        Yes, you got it. And if you install this plugin WordPress › WordPress MU Domain Mapping WordPress Plugins you'll be able to assign to the (site.com/uniquelink) a unique domain name (www. newsite.com). Basically you can have multiple sites (independent domains) all managed from one WP admin only.
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    • Profile picture of the author Shaun OReilly
      Originally Posted by Paul Barrs View Post

      is this network thing a benefit to save me time somehow?

      Paul
      If you set it up correctly, using WordPress 3.0 can save
      yourself tons of time.

      You get to manage all of your blogs from one SuperAdmin
      log-in on WordPress.

      You can then set-up your other sites on either subdomains
      or in subdirectories and even have them mapped to unique
      domains.

      What's more, you can install your plugins and theme in your
      Super Admin account and then activate them network-wide
      at the click of a button.

      Pretty cool.

      Istvan Horvarth has a great WSO out right now where he
      talks about using WordPress 3.0 to the max:

      http://www.warriorforum.com/warrior-...marketers.html

      It's one of the best products I've bought all year.

      Dedicated to your success,

      Shaun
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  • Profile picture of the author seoweb2000
    Yes, it is true and fairly easy to set-up on your own.
    It took me like 30min to create my own Mu site, which normally I would pay $250 so 3.0 is awesome.
    You just have to change a few line of code in in php, super simple. ( I am by no mean a web designer)
    Just follow the instructions on wordpress 3.0 download site.
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  • Profile picture of the author Istvan Horvath
    In WordPress 3.0 the developers merged the old "regular" WP and WPMU. The result is called WP MS = multisite.

    And yes, you can create sites/blogs in your network with one click - either on subdomains or in subdirectories.
    Actually, there is much much more in this version
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    • Profile picture of the author Shaun OReilly
      Originally Posted by Istvan Horvath View Post

      In WordPress 3.0 the developers merged the old "regular" WP and WPMU. The result is called WP MS = multisite.

      And yes, you can create sites/blogs in your network with one click - either on subdomains or in subdirectories.
      Actually, there is much much more in this version
      We must have been posting around the same time.

      Great product Istvan.

      Dedicated to your success,

      Shaun
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  • Profile picture of the author jazbo
    Wordpress now includes WP-MU as standard, you just need to set it up and you can run unlimited blogs from one instalation.
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    • Profile picture of the author snapcontent
      Originally Posted by jazbo View Post

      Wordpress now includes WP-MU as standard, you just need to set it up and you can run unlimited blogs from one instalation.
      And you'd want to do this... why? (just thought you might like to explain the advantages and disadvantages of MU type installations over separate installs, with perhaps a codification addressing SEO issues and maintenance. Or maybe not).
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