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Multiple Wordpress - Subdomains - Easy Management ???

by DaWarrior
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Someone, could you please point me to the following solution:
What I want to do is get a Domain.
Then I want to create a bunch of Subdomains related to the main domain but different niches.
Then I want to install Wordpress, but from my memory there is a solution either FREE, or paid, to instal wordpress VERY easily, and have ALL the Plugins already there, and all the themes already there and primary customization all setup.
So when I create a subdomain, I just click to install with all the settings, plugins etc... and all I have to do is change the content.

Anyone know what solution this is?
Thanks
#easy #management #multiple #subdomains #wordpress
  • Profile picture of the author JohnMcCabe
    I haven't seen the all-inclusive solution you mentioned. The best I can come up with is using the new WP 3.0.x version, which will allow you to do the initial setup one time, then do pretty much one-button set up for the new blogs below the main.

    Warrior Istvan Horvath sells a video tutorial set that goes through the setup very methodically. He had a WSO running, not sure if it's still open.
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  • Profile picture of the author txconx
    You are most likely thinking of either Wordpress multisite or WP Twin.
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  • Profile picture of the author joshuagan80
    Maybe you can buy a domain (general name) from BlueHost. Then use wordpress to create a blog for each niche.

    E.g. yourdomain.com/WeightLoss for weight loss niche, yourdomain.com/DogTraining for Dog Training niche.

    You can then create a home page that can link all the niches.
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  • Profile picture of the author Tracey_Meagher
    New Blog Template from wpmudev.org should do what you want! Check under New Blog Template » description - WordPress Plugins and Themes, with added BuddyPress and Multisite Goodness – WPMU DEV This is not free, you have to subscribe to and pay for this!

    Could also just use stanadard way of moving wordpress with say ftp. Copy database and WP folders, ftp WP folders and files to each new subdomain, and make new database for each new subdomain. Then reset the wordpress urls under General Settings. full details of moving WP:
    Moving WordPress « WordPress Codex
    How To Move A WordPress Site

    There are also a number of Wordpress backup plugins which copy your database and folders, and which, when installed in a new wp site can import files, folders and database. Try these:
    WordPress › WordPress Backup « WordPress Plugins
    WordPress › WordPress EZ Backup « WordPress Plugins
    WordPress › BackWPup « WordPress Plugins

    Hope these help!
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  • Profile picture of the author Istvan Horvath
    WP3 multisite + a plugin should do it.
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  • Profile picture of the author DaWarrior
    Thank you all.
    I think you may have answered my question, unless someone else has more to offer.
    Thank you
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  • Profile picture of the author seafrontsteve
    Think you might be overcomlicating the problem?
    Before I bought WPMage (which will do exactly what you want in a few clicks)
    I used to set up WP sites using fantastico, then just use my cpanel File Manager to copy all the themes and plugins I wanted onto all the domains - takes seconds.
    You will still have to configure the plugins - but I have found that is actually a useful check that I have each site set up and looking the way it should.
    Rarely need two sites identical anyway
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    • Profile picture of the author polrbearz
      Would WP Twin be a good solution ? Apparently you can make an infinite number of clones with this.
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      • Profile picture of the author MarketingTorch
        Is anyone using Wordpress Multisite to build a blog network in subdomains? That's what I'm contemplating doing this afternoon.
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        • Profile picture of the author HigherPrThanGod
          Originally Posted by MarketingTorch View Post

          Is anyone using Wordpress Multisite to build a blog network in subdomains? That's what I'm contemplating doing this afternoon.
          Yes. I've done it. I wish I'd started out with Multisite, it would have made things so much easier. But I'm using it for building multiple domains. I have a tutorial video on it below if you're interested. I went through the process and thought I should show people how to do it.
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          • Profile picture of the author MarketingTorch
            I've successfully build a proof of concept network on my test bed domain, tomorrow I'll start on the development site.

            To save money on the initial architecture, I've decided to use subdomains, instead of buying separate domains for each microniche. I suppose the wisdom of that is debatable, and I'd be interested to hear opinions.

            I have a PR3 site that I published about 2,000 custom posts to over a period of years which is going to be the base URL for the subdomains. Should be interesting.
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            • Profile picture of the author JohnMcCabe
              Originally Posted by MarketingTorch View Post

              I've successfully build a proof of concept network on my test bed domain, tomorrow I'll start on the development site.

              To save money on the initial architecture, I've decided to use subdomains, instead of buying separate domains for each microniche. I suppose the wisdom of that is debatable, and I'd be interested to hear opinions.

              I have a PR3 site that I published about 2,000 custom posts to over a period of years which is going to be the base URL for the subdomains. Should be interesting.
              I think this is a quite reasonable approach. Unless you are exceedingly lucky, some of those subdomain sites will be very successful, some will be total duds, and the majority will string out in between.

              You can always purchase domain names for the winners later, if you feel the need...
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