Chapter 13

Hosting Multiple Sites with WordPress

In This Chapter

arrow Deciding whether multiple sites are for you

arrow Exploring web-hosting considerations

arrow Enabling the WordPress Network capabilities

arrow Administering and managing a network

arrow Diverting spammers and sploggers

In this chapter, I introduce you to the network feature that is built in to the WordPress software. The network feature allows you, the site owner, to add and maintain multiple blogs within one installation of WordPress. In this chapter, you discover how to set up the WordPress network feature, explore settings and configurations, gain an understanding of the Network Administrator role, determine which configuration is right for you (do you want subdirectories or subdomains?), and find some great resources to help you on your way.

With the network features enabled, users of your network can run their own sites within your installation of WordPress. They also have access to their own Dashboard with the same options and features ...

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