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Can I Have 2 or More Blogs on One Domain?

by TiffanyLambert
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I feel really dumb asking this but...that never stopped me!

Okay let's say I have tiffanydow.com for the squeeze page.
Then I have tiffanydow.com/blog for my blog where I discuss info product and marketing stuff.

I NOW want another blog - I want one for tangible product reviews.
How do I do that if possible?

By the way I'm using Hostgator cpanel, so I'm wondering f I can install fantastico AGAIN on the domain and make the new one (you know where it asks where to install it and you usually leave blank or put "blog") something like "buys" so it would be tiffanydow.com/buys and that would have a blog on it.

Or am I dreamin?
#blogs #domain
  • Profile picture of the author Matt Morgan
    Yes you can have more than 1 blog on a domain. tiffanydow.com/blog1 tiffanydow.com/blog2 NB - you can name Blog1 and blog2 some different names if you want. Aslong as you can control them, and not loose track. As for the hostgator cpanel, il wait for somebody else to advise as i dont use them.
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    • Profile picture of the author pdm1
      Yes as you have said you can install a blog in a sub folder as your own example. you could also create a sud domain under the main domain

      e.g."productreviews.tiffanydow.com"

      Think I am correct in saying that!

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      • Profile picture of the author ThrillerAuthor
        Originally Posted by pdm1 View Post

        Yes as you have said you can install a blog in a sub folder as your own example. you could also create a sud domain under the main domain

        e.g."productreviews.tiffanydow.com"

        Think I am correct in saying that!

        regards
        You can use subdomains for your addtional blogs. Just create a subfolder on your site where you want to place the files for the new blog, create a subdomain, and point the subdomain to the new folder.

        I'm not sure how it will work with just using folders for your blogs, but by using subdomains, Google treats them actually as complete separate domains from your main domain, so it's like bying a new domain and putting your blog on there, except that you don't need to fork out the cash for a new domain.

        I've done this with subdomains and their internal pages rank just fine in Google.
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  • Profile picture of the author Istvan Horvath
    I never use fantastico but manually you can install WP in every subfolder you create:
    example.com/wp1
    example.com/wp2
    ...
    example.com/wp103

    I guess even fantastico can install it in different folders if you tell it so...
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  • Profile picture of the author TiffanyLambert
    Oh y'all have given me JUST enough rope to go hang myself with. I'm gonna log in and try it - hope I don't wipe out my other blog. Well, maybe I'll wait for a step by step - anyone? LOL!
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    • Profile picture of the author rainman
      Originally Posted by TiffanyDow View Post

      Oh y'all have given me JUST enough rope to go hang myself with. I'm gonna log in and try it - hope I don't wipe out my other blog. Well, maybe I'll wait for a step by step - anyone? LOL!
      It seems you should be creating new categories on your blog as opposed to creating new blogs altogether...
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  • Profile picture of the author Istvan Horvath
    Tiffany,

    if it doesn't work... and it can wait for later tonight - PM me and I will install for you as many blogs on that domain as many you wish
    (but I'll be able to do it only late evening ET)
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  • Profile picture of the author CcKilian
    It's quite straightforward Tiffany, so don't worry about deleting your old blog!

    Just make sure when you use Fantastico, and it asks you which directory to install, you enter a NEW name. Then you'll be safe

    If you want any further help to be sure, just drop me a PM!

    Cheers,
    Carney
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  • Profile picture of the author LovesIM
    I don't see why not. At least it looks like you can. Give it a shot - I'm sure you'll get an error message if they don't allow it.

    One issue would be the amount of resources you have and how many databases your account allows.
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  • Profile picture of the author Don Schenk
    Tiffany, it really is quite simple. To test it, I just this past minute created a new blog at ideapage dot net/testblog (Edit: I only let "testblog" stay live for 24 hours then I deleted "testblog.")

    I went to Cpanel, made a new subdomain, and named it testblog. Then I went to "simple scripts" Bluehost version of Fantastico, and created a new blog.

    When the installation asked where to put the blog, I just typed in "testblog," and it installed there.

    I spent more time logging in than it took to create the new blog.

    Now I get to go uninstall it.

    :-Don

    BTW: It didn't knock out another blog I have there. Just be sure to copy down the admin ID and the new password it gives you (unless you pick your own during installation), so you can get back in.
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    • Profile picture of the author Jill Carpenter
      You can - or you can get a domain from Godaddy for a buck and change right now with the code "GOBBLE" - change the nameservers, go into your host and addon the domain, and install a new blog on a fresh domain: tiffanydowreviews.com or what ever.
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  • Profile picture of the author TiffanyLambert
    Logging in now...

    3-2-1

    Hope nothing explodes!
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  • Profile picture of the author Trent Brownrigg
    Yes, you definitely can. I have a blog with a few different sub-blogs all on the same domain.

    And yes they are on Hostgator.
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  • Profile picture of the author TiffanyLambert
    It WORKED!

    Ohhhhh no this has opened up so many ideas for me. And I have running multiple domains, too.

    Mwuahahahahaha!

    Thanks Warriors!
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  • Profile picture of the author Don Schenk
    It's been 6 minutes now since you left to go try it. We are waiting patiently. well, I'm never patient, I'm actually vibrating in anticipation of your success.

    :-Don
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  • Profile picture of the author Matt Ward
    I found the "multisite" feature of Wordpress 3.0 to be very useful for doing this. You can create multiple blogs from a single Wordpress installation, either as a subdomain, subfolder or their own individual domain.

    There is a guide on the Wordpress site: Create A Network « WordPress Codex

    I have no idea if this is possible through Hostgator/cPanel, though. It does take some messing around to get working properly, too.
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    • Profile picture of the author Istvan Horvath
      Originally Posted by mattward View Post

      I found the "multisite" feature of Wordpress 3.0 to be very useful for doing this. You can create multiple blogs from a single Wordpress installation, either as a subdomain, subfolder or their own individual domain.
      True.

      Originally Posted by mattward View Post

      I have no idea if this is possible through Hostgator/cPanel, though. It does take some messing around to get working properly, too.
      Even more true

      If you are not willing to edit the wp-config file and get your hands a bit dirty... then it's not a real option. Although if you get to that point - it will make your life very easy!
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  • Profile picture of the author CcKilian
    I'm glad to hear you made it through unscathed Tiffany!

    Cheers!
    Carney
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  • Profile picture of the author Caleb Spilchen
    Must be done...

    Tiffany Dow Buys
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  • Profile picture of the author jimmeettee
    Congratulations, Tiffany!

    Now you can post a video called "How I learned to put multiple blogs on one domain!"
    I'm learning that if I don't know something, many others don't know it either. But on a forum like this one, there is always help for the asking.

    Good luck!
    Jim
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  • Profile picture of the author Don Schenk
    Whoooo hoooo Tiffany. Good job.

    Two weeks ago I couldn't spell Wordpress, now I sorta', almost, maybe can actually use it thanks to Istvan and several others.

    :-Don
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  • Profile picture of the author Paleochora
    I think I am correct in saying that subdomains like this are better for SEO

    yourkeyword.yourdomain . com

    rather than

    yourdomain/yourkeyword . com

    I read/saw this comment just recently (I think it was actually on one of the SEOPressor videos - and that guy knows his onions) that the keywords should come first.
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  • Profile picture of the author invitetheweb
    Good to see you got it working Tiffany!
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  • Profile picture of the author matii
    heheheh yes mam you can have as much as you want..
    like yoursite.com/blog1
    yoursite.com/blog2
    yoursite.com/blog3
    yoursite.com/blog4
    you can also increase the inner page length as well
    like yoursite.com/blog1/category/shoping.php.... so on...
    so go and made blogs and show to us as well
    best of luck
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  • Profile picture of the author FiveSmoothStones
    Glad to see no one was hurt during the installation!
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  • Profile picture of the author MichaelAppleton
    Yes you can, by setting up the wordpress installation in different directories you will having a different address.
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  • Profile picture of the author Sweetcheeks12354
    As long as there is space to hold it...
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    • Profile picture of the author sanssecret
      Haha, there must be something in the water today. Was just talking with one of my web hosts about this yesterday. Way to go Tiffany. All done already. Damn, you're quick.

      So if I've got this right, you set up a new directory, and then just do a normal wordpress install? (does this include creating a new database for each install?)

      Is there an easier way to do it? I realise setting up wordpress is pretty easy, but I'm wanting to put up demo sites (myblog/demos/site1; myblog/demos/site2...) and the thought of creating a ton of directories/mysql databases isn't particularly appealing.
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  • Profile picture of the author Istvan Horvath
    If I understood well, Tiffany was doing it through Fantastico, in which case you don't even have to create the subfolder(s) - just type in the name of the desired subfolder when Fantastico asks where to install it.

    If you have unlimited (or big enough number of) databases in your hosting package, Fantastico will use one and create the tables, too.

    (Years ago, when hosting packages came with a limited number of databases, e.g. I used to have 4, Fantastico needed a database that was not in use; otherwise it wasn't able to install it. I didn't try Fantastico since... Whereas, with manual install you can have many WP installs in the same database, you just need to change the table prefix - wp_ - in the wp-config.php file)
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    • Profile picture of the author wordwizard
      Hi Tiff,

      actually, it's REALLY easy!

      First of all, do NOT create a new folder first.

      Second, when you go to Fantastico, simply click on Wordpress, and then on "Install new blog".

      THEN, when it makes you pick where to install it, pick the domain, and then, there's an option for a folder. Name that folder the name you want for it (i.e. physicalreviewsblog -- or something a little shorter) and then proceed with the rest of the fields and click "install"

      That will set up your new blog in the folder you just created.

      If you create the folder first, Fantastico will get mighty confused and it won't work right.

      So be sure to do it in that order.

      And yes, you can have as many blogs as you like in your Hostgator account (as long as you have the Baby account or above) and on any domain name too, as long as you create the folders the way I just described).

      Hope this helps!

      Elisabeth

      P.S.: Should have read ALL the messages first!!! Glad you got it working!
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    • Profile picture of the author sanssecret
      Originally Posted by Istvan Horvath View Post

      If I understood well, Tiffany was doing it through Fantastico, in which case you don't even have to create the subfolder(s) - just type in the name of the desired subfolder when Fantastico asks where to install it.

      If you have unlimited (or big enough number of) databases in your hosting package, Fantastico will use one and create the tables, too.

      (Years ago, when hosting packages came with a limited number of databases, e.g. I used to have 4, Fantastico needed a database that was not in use; otherwise it wasn't able to install it. I didn't try Fantastico since... Whereas, with manual install you can have many WP installs in the same database, you just need to change the table prefix - wp_ - in the wp-config.php file)
      Istvan, I don't like to use Fantastico. No idea why except I was told right at the beginning of my wordpress journey that it was better to install manually. As this came from a trusted wp geek friend, I've just always done it that way.

      So if I install wp in each subdirectory all I have to do is change the config file for each install and no need to create a database? Still a lot of wp installs, but at least it saves on creating the databases I guess.
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      • Profile picture of the author Istvan Horvath
        Originally Posted by sanssecret View Post

        Istvan, I don't like to use Fantastico. No idea why except I was told right at the beginning of my wordpress journey that it was better to install manually. As this came from a trusted wp geek friend, I've just always done it that way.

        So if I install wp in each subdirectory all I have to do is change the config file for each install and no need to create a database? Still a lot of wp installs, but at least it saves on creating the databases I guess.
        I am also for manual install... but here people don't like to hear that

        Anyway, the new DB or not new DB question can be answered depending on the size of the planned blogs.
        If there wont be hundreds and thousands of posts - you can, probably, have a few blogs in the same database.

        Actually, even the new MultiSite feature in WP 3.x.x is using the same database for the sites created from that single installation.

        However, if you have the possibility to use separate databases for each of them - it is cleaner, better solution. I know, I know... it takes a few minutes to always create new DB, edit the config etc.
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        • Profile picture of the author sanssecret
          Originally Posted by Istvan Horvath View Post

          I am also for manual install... but here people don't like to hear that

          Anyway, the new DB or not new DB question can be answered depending on the size of the planned blogs.
          If there wont be hundreds and thousands of posts - you can, probably, have a few blogs in the same database.

          Actually, even the new MultiSite feature in WP 3.x.x is using the same database for the sites created from that single installation.

          However, if you have the possibility to use separate databases for each of them - it is cleaner, better solution. I know, I know... it takes a few minutes to always create new DB, edit the config etc.
          Lol, I know but those few minutes are soooooo precious. :p

          I'm actually not planning on making many posts at all. I simply want to put up demo sites in order to show different themes. However, I may just have solved the problem even if it does mean resorting to automation. I just discovered a nifty little plugin that does it automatically.

          WP Hive - Multiple WordPress Blogs with a Single Installation

          Did a quick test on a site I'm not too bothered about, and it worked just fine. (or seemed to. the test really was as simple as install wp, upload a theme and check to see it was ok)
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  • Profile picture of the author Istvan Horvath
    But Tiff already said/posted last night she did it (see above)
    (reading the thread might be helpful... sometimes)
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  • Profile picture of the author TiffanyLambert
    Okay I have one more question. I think I maybe shouldn't do the tangible stuff on here UNLESS it's related to IM.

    Because then Goog;e's going to see a domain go from all internet marketing to marketing, toys, TVs etc. That wouldn't be good, right?
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    • Profile picture of the author darrin_kuykendall
      Originally Posted by TiffanyDow View Post

      Okay I have one more question. I think I maybe shouldn't do the tangible stuff on here UNLESS it's related to IM.

      Because then Goog;e's going to see a domain go from all internet marketing to marketing, toys, TVs etc. That wouldn't be good, right?
      No, that wouldn't matter. You've just expanded your content into another category. With the concept of keyword research you simply have the following:

      Keyword 1--> IM Blog -->Post1, Post 2, Post 3
      Keyword 2 -->Toys Blog --> Post 1, Post 2, Post 3

      How the traffic will be found also depends on how you set it up as well.

      subdomain.mysite.com vs. mysite.com/sub-directory vs. mysite.com/blog vs. mysite.com/blog2

      You could have set it up with any of the following formats:
      1. New WP installation as a sub-folder
      2. Added another category for simply: Blog 2 posts
      3. Add WP Multisite
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  • Profile picture of the author Randy Daugherty
    You can have as many blog or site as you can with your domain...Ask your domain host of the package and benefits you are entitled to the moment you buy the hosting....
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  • Profile picture of the author N4PGW
    Tiffany,

    With Hostgator, you can do a lot of things. You can, of course, have add-on domains meaning you have two or three domains all hosted on one account sharing BW and Disk space. You can park a domain which means more than one domain share one website. And you can have subdomains. That means you can create multiple domains per one single domain. For example. the primary domain is "BestPLR.com"

    IHaveThe.BestPLR.com
    ComeGetThe.BestPLR.Com
    WhatIsThe.BestPLR.Com
    HowToWriteThe.BestPLR.com.

    Each one can have a WP installation or otherwise separate account, complete with email.

    If you need any help, well, this is the one area of IM I have a good grasp of.
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  • Profile picture of the author esmconcepts
    Tiff, that sure was a dumb question to ask.

    Now my brain hurts from all the good answers and different avenues of using this technique with some of my sites.

    I know this thread is more or less answered, but the idea of how the NEW Google reads this type of setup for SEO and ranking now days is still open for examination.

    Tiff, An old quote I heard years ago about questions: "The question you don't ask, is a stupid question."

    I personally retain about 90% of the total world knowledge, I just have to Google for it to remember where I left it...
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  • Profile picture of the author paulie888
    Glad to see you have it working, Tiffany! Now between using subfolders (i.e. td.com/sub1, td.com/sub2, td.com/sub3, etc. ) and subdomains (i.e. sub1.td.com, sub2.td.com, sub3.td.com), I'd prefer the subdomain approach as there's less chance of you wrecking the content on your existiing blogs.

    I know that with Godaddy you can have to 100 subdomains, so that should be more than enough for most people!

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