I want to start a directory. I already uploaded all the files - just need to press install.php But on the same webhost I have wordpress blog working. And the webhosting company is allowing only 1 MYsql database which I alloted for wordpress blog. Now how can I create another database for the directory ? Can I create a new user and add to the wordpress database name ?
Use the same database but try to put something before the table names your installation will create. For example. Let's say the install.php is trying to create those tables: table1 table2 table3 then, use dir_table1 dir_table2 dir_table3 Usually, you may set it from the install.php user interface. So, you don't need a new database. Just use the same database (same user/pass) and add a prefix for the new tables. In order to avoid any problems, please backup your actual database first. Hope this helps. BTW: when ready, feel free to submit your site to free web directory.us
How to prefix those tables ? Can adding a new user to the existing database and then using it for directory will help without problems ?