What is WordPress Multisite?
WordPress Multisite lets you run a network of multiple websites from one WordPress installation. Sites can be subdomains (site1.example.com), subdirectories (example.com/site1), or custom domains. All share the same WordPress core — centralized updates, shared plugins, lower hosting costs.
Who needs WordPress Multisite?
Multisite is ideal for franchise businesses (one site per location), web agencies managing many client sites, universities with department sub-sites, media publishers with regional editions, and SaaS products providing users their own WordPress site.
Subdomain vs subdirectory — which should I choose?
Subdomain (site1.example.com) is better for distinct brands or audiences where each sub-site feels like a separate site. Subdirectory (example.com/site1) is better for content hierarchies where sites share domain authority. Domain mapping lets either type use completely separate custom domains.
Can you migrate my existing WordPress sites into a Multisite network?
Yes — this is one of our most common requests. We preserve all content, media, users, plugins, and settings during migration. The process creates the network first, then imports each site with database adjustments for the network table structure. 301 redirects from old URLs are included.
How much does WordPress Multisite setup cost?
Basic network setup starts at $299. A full setup with domain mapping, custom theme, and site migration runs $800–$2,500 depending on the number of sites. Monthly management retainers start at $199/mo.
Do you provide ongoing Multisite management?
Yes. Our Multisite management retainer covers network-wide WordPress core, theme, and plugin updates, security scanning across all sub-sites, new sub-site creation and setup, user role management, and monthly network health reports. From $199/mo.
Is WordPress Multisite good for SEO?
Yes. Each sub-site gets its own canonical URL, sitemap, and meta tags — indexed as independent websites by Google. Domain-mapped sites perform just as well as standalone WordPress sites for SEO. We configure Yoast SEO / RankMath per sub-site with individual sitemaps.
Can each site have its own design?
Yes. We commonly build a parent theme with shared branding and child themes per sub-site for individual customization — ideal for franchise networks where each location shares the brand but needs local content and design variations.