November 4, 2008 I’ve put together a straightforward video covering how you can install WPMU from scratch with a $7 hosting account, a domain and a copy of Filezilla.
Would be great to get peoples feedback as to how well this is put together / covers the key points / what’s missed out / should be included.
Getting started with WordPress MU.
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Great video, wish I had this when I first installed WPMU;)
yup! me too..
Thank u James :D great contribution!
Wish I had this when I first installed WPMU;)
Boy, I wish I had found this site when I was just getting started. It was a total nightmare for me. And, I bought a FTP program, when I could have used a free version…oh well live and learn!
Its nice that most of the newer hosting companies have an auto install and auto upgrade. Sure does make it a heck of alot easier.
Nice video James. I’ve got few newbie buddys who would love this. Ill point them here. Nice work with the video. Keep up the good work. Cheers
Nice work James. I recently moved to WordPress from blogger and really am amazed with it. Regretting the late move. But tutorials like this really help me out. Thanks a lot. Been roaming around your blog and finding it really awesome.
the guid was really usefall for me…i didnt know how to install wordpress blogs before seen this video…
thanks a lot
It was a really useful guide. Learnt many stuff. Appreciate that. But got one question though. Can’t I do this with a free hosting account. i still am in college and paying for hosting is a slight problem for me. Thanks for the guide.
I tried installing MU once, I totally messed it up. I should give it a shot again, I have a perfect domain to put MU on. Wish I had this video last year!
Great guide! Here is my result: http://bryggforum.net/. Highly customized theme, was very easy actually.
Keep up the good work James!
I think I’m gonna try it again, I kind of blew it last time thanks for the guide.
Sorry James,
Yes me again. I spent all that time commenting on the home page and asking stupid questions, when all I had to do was type beginners guide into the search box, lol.
Great video. Now all I have to do is watch the others
That’s a really great tutorial. What I have to say to most clients is that you don’t need much to get started its so low cost its mindblowing. Thanks for the great walkthrough reference!
Very useful video for MU n00bs, they become able to install it after video view. Congrats!
Great video guide.. to be honest when i was coming to this site i was totally unawared of this WordPress MU really helpful stuff . Keep writing interesting stuff like this . Thanks alot for information Cheers