Hello, It seems virtually possible, but have anyone done it practically? Can more than 1 directories use same database while they reside in same (server) and cPanel account? Any answers would be greatly appreciated. Of course +reps to kind helpers Thank you.
having different sets of tables for different application in a single database is perfectly alright, the only thing is your application must be able to differentiate the tables itself. If you are getting a program elsewhere, generally there is a 'table prefix' option available during installation, just set the second copy of the installation with a different table prefix and point the database to the same database. Be sure to check if the 'table prefix' option is available for your program, otherwise you may not be able to share one database with two copies of the same program.
I guess it depends on the script, like what information is kept in the database, users and listings wouldn't be a problem, but themes and possible other settings might, however these kinds of things can be worked around by creating a duplicate "table_config2" for example. Then in most cases a few edits to some files will distinguish the two sites. PS: Probable best to ask in the database section.
yes they can. when you see these directory networks and blog networks with 250+ blogs, its just 1 DB and many wordpress blogs. Its not advised. Pure spam and duplicate content. Google will stick all pages straight into the supplemental index and you wont have many cached pages.
If I'm not mistaken, I think he's looking to have two domains using and showing the same listings, ie: details entered into one directory will appear on the other ?
As already mentioned, its a bad idea to use the same database on other sites, even if you want to use a database from one directory on another, mix it up a bit, delete/add/rename at least some of the categories. But from what your asking and hoping for, in regards to saving a bit of time with one thing, the effort would go to waste because your directories will be clones.
Yes, as long as they have different table prefixes. I think for phpld the prefix is fixed "PLD" so the script should be modified to support this. in esyndicat you can specify the table prefix for each installation.
Yes, it can easily be done. However, whats the use of having two virtually identical sites displaying the same set of data? Won't be beneficial to either of them and might instead get them penalised for having duplicate content.
Thanks for the input guys. I understand the duplicate thing, and I will be randomizing the listing in each category so that it looks different than others.
Yes, it's extremely easy on the same cPanel account. Using the same script, simply point them both to use the same database, this can be done with any scripts.
Not sure but if you could set up feeds from directoy A, you could then bring what ever feeds you wanted into directory B. but i am not seeing why or what you would do this for ? anyway good luck with it.