DISQUS

Jack · 1 year ago

Hi Lynette,
Does it work on blogs on multiple domains?

Does it upgrade and also allow you to add in new plug-ins to multiple blogs.

I am thinking of trying it.
Jack

Myrna · 1 year ago

Hi Lynette,

Does this upgrade on WP make your blog pack obsolete or will you update that as well?

If you would like, follow me on twitter so I can DM you.

Lynette · 1 year ago

Hey Jack & Myrna.

I'm not sure which of the upgraders you guys are each referring to but here are answers for both.

WPAU - only one blog at a time. It has to be installed on each blog.

WordPress Auto Installer + Auto Upgrade combo works on multiple domains. Even if the domains are not on the same server or host for that matter. That is one of the biggest reasons why I bought it, because I have WordPress all over the Internet on different hosts.

The upgrader only upgrades - no plugins but I know the auto installer does plugins. You can add different plugins to be uploaded at one go.

Also, I am using this with another one of their products - WPCloner. This one will add plugins to multiple blogs at one go. It'll also copy the settings from one blog to another which is nice.

Myrna, are you talking about Blogging Starter Pack? No, a big chunk of that information is still valid. I have plans to update and basically make a full makeover for it.

Jack · 1 year ago

Hi Lynette,

Thanks for the answers - helps loads.

FYI - John Delavera is working on an ultimate Blog install and updating software solution - set to come out in May. Might be something you want to look at.
Jack

Myrna · 1 year ago

Yes Lynette, it's the blogging starter pack that I am referring to-my friend Kate is taking your blogging boot camp and I'm helping her wanting to know about the 2.5WP updates on Starter Pack.

Also, are you using semiologic on any of your blogs?

I'm friendly with Denis and just curious.

Thanks(follow me on twitter :)

Lynette · 1 year ago

@Jack: Cool! Thanks for letting me know about Delavera's product.

@Myrna: I do use Semiologic but not on all blogs. Only those I don't feel like messing around too much. I love building and editing themes, getting my hands dirty ;) Besides, these days I use WP more for content management and we do some heavy hacking/modifications and it's much more flexible to work with a standard theme or one we build from the ground up.

Andrea_R · 1 year ago

Boy, I really should get on writing more about using WordpressMU to do exactly what you've done above.

Except it's all on one server, all one install. :D

Lynette · 1 year ago

Hey Andrea - but WordpressMU is all on one server correct? One hosting account and server?

simon g · 1 year ago

It's tough to know when the best time is to upgrade. I want to know that all the kinks are out of 2.5, but at the same time there might be holes left in the old!

Lynette · 1 year ago

Hi Simon, that's the thing. In any new release there's always bound to be something that's not running as smoothly as we'd like it to. But you have to make a choice between leaving yourself open to vulnerabilities (which has already surfaced in some 2.3.x blogs) or upgrade and put up with the hassle. I personally feel it costs me much more in time and resources which equate to $ when I have to clean up after a hacking.