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Install WordPress in the root or sub directory?

by gigiads
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What are the advantages/disadvantages of installing WordPress in the root or installing it in a sub directory?
#directory #install #root #wordpress
  • Profile picture of the author TheChurchOfAlex
    It really depends what kind of site you're building. For most cases I would recommend installing WP in the root directory, as it's better for branding and linking to tell be able to tell someone to go to ****.com rather than ****.com/blog/ etc.

    However there are cases in which you would want to install a copy of WP into a sub directory. Like if you are creating a password protected members site, your sales pitch and join page could be in the root directory and then the WP site with all the content would be located at ****.com/members/
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  • Profile picture of the author rajika4ever
    you are using just 1 domain for this or you using different domain for sub directories ?
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    • Profile picture of the author gigiads
      Originally Posted by rajika4ever View Post

      you are using just 1 domain for this or you using different domain for sub directories ?
      I'm using only one domain.
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  • Profile picture of the author Ron Killian
    It is suppose to make a difference SEO wise, they say pages closer to the root do better.

    Just a thought

    Like Alex said, it depends on what you doing. Also, for a membership site, most plugin's protect the pages, so you don't have to install in a sub folder. Well, works either way.
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  • Profile picture of the author David V
    I prefer to install WP in a subdirectory to keep the root clean, however my website is served from the root such as (www.mysite.com)
    This is easily done with a few small changes.
    Giving WP it's own directory
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    • Profile picture of the author gigiads
      Originally Posted by David V View Post

      I prefer to install WP in a subdirectory to keep the root clean, however my website is served from the root such as (www.mysite.com)
      This is easily done with a few small changes.
      Giving WP it's own directory
      I have actually read about this and wonder how this is going to affect SEO. Any idea?
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      • Profile picture of the author David V
        Originally Posted by gigiads View Post

        I have actually read about this and wonder how this is going to affect SEO. Any idea?
        It's not going to.

        Where you put your core files is almost irrelevant.
        WordPress is versatile and you can put the files most anywhere and still have your url be from the root.

        My typical flow is:
        WP in a subdirectory, but url is the root. (like www.mysite.com)
        wp-content renamed and moved.
        wp-config.php renamed and moved outside the server root.

        I often have tracking software, help desks or some other directories in the root so it makes it easier to just keep it organized and clean.

        The final url can be just about whatever you like and It doesn't effect seo.
        Google doesn't give a crap where you store your files.
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  • Profile picture of the author darkvard
    Well I always prefer to use Root for my CMS as it helps to create good and professional image for your website unless if you own big company then you might go for sub directory.
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  • Profile picture of the author Vierka
    Why would you use a subdirectory if you can install it right into the root?
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    • Profile picture of the author David V
      Originally Posted by Vierka View Post

      Why would you use a subdirectory if you can install it right into the root?
      It keeps the root clean and organized.

      Occasionally I'll have a client that has WordPress in the root and by having the newer redesign in a subfolder it allows me to do final testing without interrupting the main site.

      When final testing is done, the index & htaccess can be moved and the old install deleted.

      Much of the reason is personal preference. I like things clean, structured and organized.
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  • Profile picture of the author fast2net
    Root directort... Here's why.

    Some viewers try viewing the root directory when you have anything setup in sub-directories, or on sub-domains. If there's nothing there, you're losing traffic.
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