Wordpress network

Setting up server

Install LAMP on debian as needed. I like to install phpmyadmin and this installs pretty much everything automatically.

Apache Settings and Modules needed

Rewrite module - Remove Ip module

In case you need it here's a good page on installing apache modules http://www.ducea.com/2006/05/30/managing-apache2-modules-the-debian-way/

Installation of Wordpress & Wordpress Network & BuddyPress

A wordpress network allows you to set up subsites for Wordpress very easily and allows your users to use plugins and themes that you have installed. It means that updates to plugins only have to happen in one place.

Instructions on setting up a Wordpress network are here. http://codex.wordpress.org/Create_A_Network

You'll also need to set up Permalinks to allow Buddy press to work. This may involve making some changes to your apache set up (mod_rewrite see above) and your .htaccess file. http://codex.wordpress.org/Using_Permalinks

Help on setting up Buddy press. http://codex.buddypress.org/getting-started/setting-up-a-new-installation/

Potentially Useful plugins from Aktivix experience

domain remapping http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/wordpress-mu-domain-mapping/

wp-super-cache. Essential caching plugin http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/wp-super-cache/

New blog defaults http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/wpmu-new-blog-defaults/

WordPress importer http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/wordpress-importer/

XML sitemap feed http://4visions.nl/en/wordpress-plugins/xml-sitemap-feed/

FeedWordPress - useful RSS aggregator for 'planet' sites, etc. http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/feedwordpress/

Members only privacy plugin. http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/members-only/

WordPress Mobile Edition http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/wordpress-mobile-edition/

anti spam http://www.polepositionmarketing.com/library/wp-spamfree/

Useful plugins for media and Social media

Wp - Status.net - http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/wp-statusnet/

dingshow - Shows your latest ding (common name: 'dent') from identi.ca somewhere in your Blog http://filzo.de/dingshow-plugin//dingshow-plugin/

FLV Embed Standards compliant FLV embedding in your blog posts using SWFObject by Geoff and FLV Player by Jeroen. Supports Video Sitemap generation. http://www.channel-ai.com/blog/plugins/flv-embed/

JW Player Plugin for WordPress - Embed a JW Player for Flash into your WordPress articles - http://www.longtailvideo.com/

Podcasting Plugin by TSG - Podcasting enhances WordPress' existing podcast support by adding multiple iTunes-compatible feeds, media players, and an easy to use interface. http://podcastingplugin.com/

WordPress Admin Bar - Creates an admin bar inspired by the one at WordPress.com. Credits for the look of this plugin go to them. http://www.viper007bond.com/wordpress-plugins/wordpress-admin-bar/