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mdvaldosta
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29th January 2008 (4 years ago)
To save loads of database space, some sort of plugin that would purge unused / inactive blogs would be very, very helpful. Ideally it would:
Send a notification email to blogs xx days before deletion.
Mark blog as inactive if not posted on in xx days (so that you can recover in event of reclaim).
Purge blogs if never posted on (other than default post) after xx days.
Purge blogs that haven't been updated in xx days.
I'm sure most hosts have at least half their databases filled with unused blogs, this would be a great resource saver and much easier than searching / deleting manually from wp-admin.
To save loads of database space, some sort of plugin that would purge unused / inactive blogs would be very, very helpful. Ideally it would:
Send a notification email to blogs xx days before deletion.
Mark blog as inactive if not posted on in xx days (so that you can recover in event of reclaim).
Purge blogs if never posted on (other than default post) after xx days.
Purge blogs that haven't been updated in xx days.
I'm sure most hosts have at least half their databases filled with unused blogs, this would be a great resource saver and much easier than searching / deleting manually from wp-admin.
I'm sure you're referring to this one: http://mu.wordpress.org/forums/topic.php?id=1659&page&replies=28 however it lacks features and I'm concerned with compatability with multi-databases. And there are some features (that even you suggested) would be nice. A "premium" plugin would be nice, that's all I'm saying.
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30th January 2008 (4 years ago)
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To be flat out honest, this really isn't something i'm interested in developing. Rarely do I release anything that deletes data. If there were to be an error that caused legitimate blogs to be removed then we'd be responsible.
I've been discussing the growing use of WPMU with IT staff at the university where I work and one of their biggest concerns is the annual growth of inactive blogs as thousands of students come and go. We'd be interested in a script/plugin that does what stutley's script does but, even better, exports the blog to XML first, emails it to the user and keeps a local copy for archiving and legal compliance!
We could probably pay for such a thing if anyone is interested?
Just checked, downloaded and used PowerTools on my WP3.0.5 BP 1.2.6 network and still works great (the plugin has seen some updates).
Of course be safe and always backup before using..
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Keeper of the Dark Chocolate — 30th January 2008 (4 years ago) #
Already exists. Please search the mu forums.
Member — 30th January 2008 (4 years ago) #
I'm sure you're referring to this one: http://mu.wordpress.org/forums/topic.php?id=1659&page&replies=28 however it lacks features and I'm concerned with compatability with multi-databases. And there are some features (that even you suggested) would be nice. A "premium" plugin would be nice, that's all I'm saying.
Erstwhile founder — 30th January 2008 (4 years ago) #
To be flat out honest, this really isn't something i'm interested in developing. Rarely do I release anything that deletes data. If there were to be an error that caused legitimate blogs to be removed then we'd be responsible.
Thanks,
Andrew
Member — 16th September 2008 (3 years ago) #
Yes, but it can be a huge added value to keep clean databases, or just to force users to post and effectively use their blogs ! :)
Keeper of the Dark Chocolate — 16th September 2008 (3 years ago) #
Been looking for that thread for eons now. Comes up every once in a while.
OK, Andrea didn't write it. Sorry about that.
Member — 5th December 2008 (3 years ago) #
I've been discussing the growing use of WPMU with IT staff at the university where I work and one of their biggest concerns is the annual growth of inactive blogs as thousands of students come and go. We'd be interested in a script/plugin that does what stutley's script does but, even better, exports the blog to XML first, emails it to the user and keeps a local copy for archiving and legal compliance!
We could probably pay for such a thing if anyone is interested?
Member — 5th December 2008 (3 years ago) #
may I suggest you have a look at: http://plugins.paidtoblog.com/wpmu-power-tools/ and check out the power cleaner option?
additionally someone could come up with soem more code examples to use the power tools for exactly what you want :-)
I think MrBrian will also help out as he is usually very helpful.
Member — 7th December 2008 (3 years ago) #
Thanks, Ovidiu. That's very useful.
Member — 12th April 2011 (1 year ago) #
Just checked, downloaded and used PowerTools on my WP3.0.5 BP 1.2.6 network and still works great (the plugin has seen some updates).
Of course be safe and always backup before using..
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