You are describing what multisite does, yes.
http://codex.ww.wp.xz.cn/Create_A_Network#Step_3:_Installing_a_Network
Keyword: “Sub-directories — a path-based network in which on-demand sites use paths”
install WordPress in http://www.example.com
Then turn on the multisite to add paths site1 and site2
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Matt
(@emkadia)
Cheers David, with Multisite being ‘uncharted waters’ for me with regard to WordPress I wasn’t 100% sure if it would match my requirements. I’ll run a test installation and see if it’s what I’m looking for, but hopefully it should be.
Thanks
Matt
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Matt
(@emkadia)
I’ve read a few conflicting reviews about the effectiveness of wpmu for sites that have various uses, specifically I want to use wpmu for a network that has one cms/blog style site, and a separate site that is running a job board plugin, will I experience issues if the network starts to get multifunctional as opposed to just simple blogs?
Both sites can run mutually exclusive plugins and themes whilst their users maintain same credentials. I don’t see a problem going forward with what you’ve suggested.
Set up your prototype to be certain any plugin you’ll depend on down the road works as you expect in a multisite. Not every plugin designed for single instance WP is going to work with a Network, but you never know till you give it a thorough kick of the tires.
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Matt
(@emkadia)
It seems like a trial run will indeed be the only way to test the setup, one more thing (I promise), I’ve seen pros and cons for both subfolders and sub directories, which is more effective? Or is there no real difference, also does the wp install have to be installed at root or does this not matter?
“effective?” – only effect is how the url is formed.
Installing in root is all I have ever done, but you can venture forth where others have gone if you dare: http://codex.ww.wp.xz.cn/Giving_WordPress_Its_Own_Directory
