WordPress MU

   WordPress MU

This page contains info about using WordPress MU to manage a multi-user website, including using BuddyPress to turn it into a social network and bbPress for forums.

See also the Best WordPress Themes page.

About WordPress MU
Turns WordPress into a multi-user, multi-blog platform.
 * mu.wordpress.org — project website.
 * wpmu.org — 3rd party support site.
 * wpmudev.org — 3rd party support site including premium/paid version with additional plugins on offer.
 * wpmututorials.com — 3rd party help and support site.

See also:
 * noupe.com/... — 13 Great WordPress Speed Tips and Tricks for Maximizing Performance.

WordPress MU and BuddyPress
Turns WordPress MU into a social network.
 * buddypress.org — official BuddyPress community.
 * umwblogs.org/... — Integrating WPMU, BuddyPress and bbPress tutorial.

WPMU & BuddyPress Hosting
Big beasts require specialist hosting, especially if you want to enable sub-domain blogging. Things you need:
 * 1) Subdomains — you need wildcard support for sub-domains to work.
 * 2) Virtual Host — you probably need a virtual host to enable wildcard sub-domains.