Multisite development

One network, many communities.

A WordPress multisite network where membership, profiles and activity can be shared across sub-sites, or kept separate, exactly where you choose.

Scoping
Free
Built on
A staging network
Estimate
Within 48 hours
Handover
Your repository

What we build

Multisite work shaped around how much should be shared between sub-sites.

Shared membership across sub-sites

One account and profile that works across every sub-site in the network, instead of a separate signup per site.

Network-wide activity and search

An activity stream or search that pulls from multiple sub-sites into one place, when that is what the network needs.

Per-site branding and permissions

Each sub-site keeps its own theme, moderation rules and admin team while sharing the underlying membership.

Centralized plugin and update management

Network-activated plugins and a single update path instead of maintaining the same plugin separately on every site.

Migrating separate sites into one network

Consolidating standalone BuddyPress installs into one multisite network without losing existing members or content.

Splitting a network back apart

The reverse: separating one sub-site into its own standalone install when that turns out to be the better fit.

Multisite network, separate installs, or one large site

An honest comparison, including the case where multisite is not the answer.

Multisite network
Separate installs
One large site
Best whenSub-communities need their own branding but share membersSub-communities are unrelated and should stay isolatedThere is really only one community, just a lot of it
Maintenance overheadOne codebase, one update pathUpdates and fixes repeated per installOne codebase, but scale becomes the concern instead
Where it goes wrongA plugin that is not multisite-aware can break network-wideDuplicated work every time something changesGrowth work becomes about performance, not structure
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4.8/5

4.8 out of 5 from 93+ reviews on Trustpilot

What community owners say

  • Choosing Wbcom Designs for our WordPress project was a game-changer. Their expertise in BuddyPress and LearnDash plugins transformed our vision into a reality, creating a seamless and engaging eLearning and community platform. The team's professionalism, responsiveness, and innovative solutions stood out, ensuring a smooth development process and a product that exceeded our expectations.
    ESBO LTD
    Trustpilot review, Bulgaria
  • We were having a critical issue with our website. We were able to quickly get through to WBcom Designs and they worked with us to give them what they needed to find the problem and correct it. I highly recommend their team and especially Pallavi.
    Sandy Ellingson
    Trustpilot review, United States
  • Wbcom Designs was methodical, reliable, innovative, and knowledgeable. They communicated with us every step of the way and delivered on time and on budget.
    Verified Upwork client
    Upwork review, Forum setup project
  • From the moment we partnered with Wbcom Designs in 2016, they have been nothing short of phenomenal, becoming not just our go-to website developers but also treasured friends. Their team, led by the incredibly kind and competent Varun, has saved our operations on more occasions than we can count, proving their indispensability time and again. Honestly, we would not be where we are without Varun! What sets Wbcom Designs apart is not just their exceptional coding and website building skills, which are indeed the best we've ever encountered, but also their remarkable work ethic and dedication. They are always there when we need them, no matter the request or time. This level of availability and commitment is rare and has been instrumental in our company's growth and smooth digital operations. Their expertise is vast, covering all the bases and then some, ensuring that every solution is not just effective but also innovative. Varun and his team have a way of making complex technical solutions understandable and accessible, which has been a huge relief and support to us over the years. We are endlessly impressed by how Wbcom Designs not only meets but consistently exceeds our expectations. They go above and beyond in every project, large or small, demonstrating a genuine care for our success and well-being. Their knowledgeable guidance and friendly support have been pivotal in our journey, and it's clear they invest not just their time but their hearts into their work. In a world where genuine, reliable, and high-quality web development services can be hard to find, Wbcom Designs shines as a beacon of excellence. We cannot imagine going anywhere else for our web development needs. To Varun and the entire Wbcom Designs team: thank you for being such an integral part of our story. Your work ethic, expertise, and kindness have made all the difference.
    Tresne Middleton
    Trustpilot review, Australia
  • Fantastic 6 star support. I wanted to setup a membersite and tried many solutions. I contacted Wbcom for BuddyX and tried the theme with Buddypress. I am not a webdesigner or a coder, but had a requirement that was not standaard. I contacted WBcom and Pallavi helped me from start to finish with snippets to get my requirement working. Thanks Pallavi for your patience and support.
    Hubert
    Trustpilot review, Italy
  • Great Support and well developed plugins, one of the best Buddypress / Buddypress plugin developers.
    Eric Hinz
    Trustpilot review, Germany

Questions

Does every plugin work on multisite?
No. Some BuddyPress add-ons need multisite-specific configuration or a small patch to behave correctly across sub-sites, and we check this before quoting.
Can we start with one site and add more later?
Yes. We can build the network so a second sub-site is a configuration step, not a redevelopment.
Will members need a separate account per sub-site?
Not unless you want that. Shared membership across the network is the default we build for, with per-site permissions layered on top.
Can you migrate our existing separate sites into a network?
Yes, including reconciling members who exist on more than one of the sites being merged.

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