2. WordPress Multisite
Converting your standard WordPress installation into a multisite network is a great way to expand your site’s potential.
To get started with WordPress multisite, check out our Ultimate Guide to WordPress Multisite.
2.1 How to Activate Multisite
Copy chapter anchor to clipboardMultisite lets you create and manage an unlimited number of sites on a single WordPress installation. Put all your client sites on a network to save time when making updates or manage millions of blogs like WordPress.com or Edublogs.org.
In this section, we walk you through turning your WordPress installation into a network by activating Multisite.
Set Up Your Network
In this video we cover:
- Backup wp-config.php and .htaccess files
- Enable “Network Setup” in the wp-config.php file
- Choose a network structure – Sub-domains or Sub-directories
- Add WordPress generated Multisite activation code to your wp-config.php
- Replace mod_rewrite rules with new rules in the .htaccess file
For more information, read the complete guide to WordPress Multisite on our blog.
If your site is hosted by WPMU DEV, you can enable multisite with a single click. See our WPMU DEV Hosting > Tools doc for details.
2.2 Migrate a Single Site into Multisite
Copy chapter anchor to clipboardIn this section, we look at how to merge WordPress sites into a Multisite network. Also check out our blog post on moving a single WordPress site into a multisite network.
There are many reasons why you might want to do this, for example:
- Save time. Instead of installing and upgrading WordPress, themes and plugins across many sites, you can do all of these things just once.
- Easily manage your clients’ sites. If you manage sites for multiple clients, Multisite allows you to control all of your client sites from one place.
This video provides a step-by-step guide for migrating single sites into Multisite.
Visit the WPMU DEV blog for an in-depth guide to Migrating Multiple Blogs into WordPress Multisite.
There are also some plugin options that can help you move a single site install into a subsite of your multisite. Keep in mind such options may require the purchase of one or more paid add-ons.
For example, the Prime Mover plugin can help you to move a single-site to an existing multisite sub-site, move a subsite to another multisite subsite, move a multisite sub-site to a single-site, and much more.
Or try WP Migrate DB. For further assistance, check their guide.
Or try a premium solution offered by All in One Migration and their Multisite extension.
2.3 Get Support
Copy chapter anchor to clipboardIf you still have questions or need assistance after reading this document, please don’t hesitate to contact our support superheroes using the available options under the Support tab in your Hub or via the Support tab in your WPMU DEV Dashboard.
