WordPress sites installed in the U-M multisite framework have a lot of perks….
- Time saving – we test and roll out updates so you don’t have to
- Avoiding conflicts between themes and plugins
- Plugin to plugin testing and deployment
- Plugin to theme testing
- Automatic updates for WordPress, Themes, and Plugins
- Automatic Backups of your entire site
- A secure site environment – protected behind the U-M firewall
- Shibbolized, so that you login with your U-M credentials (uniqname and kerberos password)
- Added antispam protection
- A locally hosted site with regular server maintenance
- Support from Web Services! Full site start up support and construction with continuous mid-level support through LSA DMC Web Services. Email lsa.web.support@umich.edu for help or questions.
- And best of all … It’s free!