Two web pages one C5 database

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I have two C5 webpages (live) that share a lot of contend and like to drive them from one database, right now we have two separate installs and it is time consuming replicating contend constantly. Looking for someone experienced to help me set this up correctly. Also want to optimize the installation for performance and speed - we have a VPs server space.

Thanks much.

 
jshannon replied on at Permalink Reply
jshannon
Do you want the content to be EXACTLY the same across the sites (all the same pages, same structure, but different templates), or just some pages?
Thordan replied on at Permalink Reply
Ok, to be more specific...the two pages are not identical but share a lot of contend. So the contend is not exactly the same, only some.
Mnkras replied on at Permalink Reply
Mnkras
what kind of content?
Thordan replied on at Permalink Reply
Contend: Pictures, Videos, pdf downloads and text. Maybe what I am suggesting is not possible - but it seems like one could connect two sites of one database. Both sites will get updated with new content frequently so I am not looking to just move contend from one to the other right now. Example - upload a new set of 100 pictures and be able to use them on both sites without having to do it twice. Thanks.
Mainio replied on at Permalink Reply
Mainio
We have an add-on with which you can map different domains to specified pages within single concrete5 installation.

It seems that it could solve a lot of what you're trying to achieve here. It would give you the possibility to e.g. manage all the files for both of these sites in a single location. Also, if you want, you can even have different designs on these sites because concrete5 lets you set the page design page-specifically.

However, it hasn't been released to the marketplace yet since it hasn't passed the PRB process yet (although it has been there for over a month).

If you're interested about this feel free to contact us by PM!

Best,
Antti / Mainio
dsdev replied on at Permalink Reply
What we have done in the past is set up two sites with one database. We then installed the same themes and packages to each account, but create a symlink to link the files folder between the two. You could theoretically do the same for the packages and themes folder as well, but the only continuing change on each site is the files folder. So when something is added on one site, it gets changed on the other.

Steve Devries
sajag replied on at Permalink Reply
I can help you set this up for free. What happens is it is impossible to setup two different websites with one database, but I can find you some free services that you will be able to use for free to get another database for your second site. I can also help you create a symbolic link between the two concrete folders, so that you will be able to save the space the concrete folder takes up. If you would like me to set this up dor you, please email me at sajagrules@gmail.com. I know, however, that it has been really long for this reply, so you may have gotten it fixed already. If you have, it would be best if you remove this job from the listings.