Manage multiple WP installations (not multi-site)

  • sgauder

    (@sgauder)


    12 years, 8 months ago

    As a follow-up to this original post, I’m looking for recommendations on how to manage multiple client sites that require updating with each version release.

    Has anyone found Backup Buddy helpful? Does anyone have any experience with ManageWP.com?

    Multi site is not an option for us and we’re also looking to replace the Excel spreadsheet approach.

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  • KenW3

    (@kenw3)

    12 years, 8 months ago

    @sgauder, We sent out questions asking about WordPress manager tools to everybody we knew or had done business with that had WordPress knowledge, including posting the query here and on various forums.

    I found three utilities that act as managers for WordPress sites, and two that perform (semi)automatic upgrade functions. Of the three that act as managers, one is a program and two are online subscription services.

    The program is at wpdesktop.com. Although it has management features, it is lacking in capabilities. After reading the available manual, it seems the strength is more in installing rather than managing.

    The two online WP manager services are:

    wpmanagerdx.com – They have a trial install available online, and this is a monthly subscription that is used online only.

    managewp.com – This is a new service that looks as though it is being set up to be an online service and will be subscription based also.

    I did not go with any of these three solutions. The program lacks needed features, and the online solutions did not seem secure. ManageWP actually bypasses the password and login by installing a back door as a plug-in. To me, that is a future problem over which I would have no control, and cannot risk that with client sites.

    The two update programs were both WSO offers, and these are both designed to upgrade WP versions and plug-in versions.

    wpupdaterobot.com is an upgrade tool that is run as a local client when you decide to do updates, and it follows a script. This was a WF WSO, but the offer has ended.

    The other updater looks like it performs similar functions, and the WSO provider is Dave Toomey.

    I bought the WSO Update Robot from Shannon Herrod, so that solved two update automation needs (version and plugin upgrades). For db backups, we went with WP-DB-Backup instead of Backup Buddy. Passwords are still automated with Roboform. The rest is still in Excel. Someday there may be an all-in-one solution, bnut for now this process is the most efficient.

    I am most active on experienced-people.net and always enjoy sharing business ideas, Ken

    Thread Starter sgauder

    (@sgauder)

    12 years, 7 months ago

    Thanks for the detailed feedback Ken. At this stage, I think I’m leaning toward the Backup Buddy – prefer the idea of a full backup rather than just the DB.

    Agree with you on the security of managewp.com. I’ve contacted them about their hosted solution – may be preferable from a security standpoint but need to know more.

    Would like to hear from others who have tried any of these options.

    Manish

    (@nims)

    11 years, 10 months ago

    Hi can u tell me from where can I get Update Robot. I run few dozen wordpress sites and need a script that would help me update all my WP sites from one place.

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