How to Make Changes to Multiple Sites at Once

Introduction

If you’ve added your sites to our system in bulk you may suddenly find there’s something you need to change across multiple domains.

Perhaps you want to set or remove robots blocking for each private blog network site? Or enable a 404 redirect? You could want to choose a random theme for each blog again, set all your blogs to display full posts on the homepage, or to add a menu link from every blog to a single site.

To do this is quite simple.

Step-by-Step Process

Step 1: Navigate to the Domains Page

First visit the main Domains page (or the domain list for a particular network or domain import, whichever you prefer)

Step 2: Select Your Domains

Next, check the checkbox next to the domain(s) you wish to edit. You can click the box at the top of the domains table to select all your domains at once

Step 3: Choose Bulk Edit

Choose ‘Bulk Edit Domains’ from the ‘Operations’ dropdown box and click ‘Go’

Step 4: Configure Your Changes

On the following page you can choose the settings you wish to change:

1. Check the boxes you want and a field will appear to allow you to choose a new setting
2. Click Save and your changes will be processed

Some tasks are processed in the background to speed up your workflow - this shouldn’t take more than a couple of minutes to complete.

Common Bulk Operations

Theme Management

If you set a field like ‘Theme’ to ‘Random’, then a random theme is picked for each blog. This is great for:

• Creating visual diversity across your network
• Avoiding theme footprints
• Refreshing your sites’ appearance

Robots and SEO Settings

• Enable/disable robots blocking
• Set up 404 redirects
• Configure homepage display options
• Manage SEO meta settings

Content Display Options

• Full posts vs excerpts on homepage
• Comment settings across all sites
• Sidebar configurations
• Menu structures

Working with Titles and Taglines

Important Note About Text Fields

The one gotcha with this system is that when you change titles or taglines for your domains in this way, the same setting is set for all selected sites. This may not be what you expect when you change the site title to ‘Health Blog’ and all your sites end up with the same name!

Using Spintax for Unique Content

Instead, you can use spintax for fields like ‘Title’ to quickly create unique titles, for example:

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{The Best|My|The Greatest|Fantastic} {Health|Weight Loss|Healthy Living} {Blog|Tips|Advice|Guide|Facts}

This will generate unique combinations like:

• “The Best Health Blog”
• “My Weight Loss Tips”
• “The Greatest Healthy Living Guide”
• “Fantastic Health Facts”

Advanced Spintax Examples

Site Taglines

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{Expert|Professional|Trusted} {advice|tips|guidance} for {better|improved|optimal} {health|wellness|lifestyle}

Menu Links

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{Contact|Get in Touch|Reach Out|Connect}|{About|About Us|Our Story|Learn More}|{Blog|Articles|Posts|News}

Categories

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{Tips|Advice|Guides|How-to}|{News|Updates|Latest|Recent}|{Reviews|Analysis|Insights|Research}

Best Practices

Before Making Bulk Changes

1. Test on a few sites first to ensure the changes work as expected
2. Backup important configurations if possible
3. Document your changes for future reference

Organizing Your Workflow

1. Group similar sites for targeted bulk operations
2. Use filters to select specific site types
3. Process changes in batches rather than all at once
4. Monitor results after each bulk operation

Avoiding Common Mistakes

• Don’t use identical text for titles and taglines
• Vary your spintax patterns to avoid repetition
• Check preview before applying changes
• Review changes after completion

Use Cases for Bulk Editing

Security Updates

• Update WordPress versions across all sites
• Apply security plugins consistently
• Configure firewall settings network-wide

SEO Optimization

• Update meta descriptions with spintax
• Configure analytics tracking across sites
• Set up consistent internal linking
• Optimize site structures uniformly

Branding Updates

• Apply new logos across the network
• Update contact information consistently
• Refresh color schemes and themes
• Standardize footer content

Time-Saving Tips

Creating Templates

Save common spintax patterns for reuse:

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# Business Sites
{Professional|Expert|Trusted} {Business|Company|Service} {Solutions|Services|Consulting}

# Health Sites  
{Healthy|Natural|Wellness} {Living|Lifestyle|Life} {Tips|Advice|Guide}

# Tech Sites
{Latest|Modern|Advanced} {Technology|Tech|Digital} {News|Updates|Trends}

Automation Strategies

1. Schedule regular bulk updates for maintenance
2. Use consistent naming patterns for easier management
3. Create checklists for common bulk operations
4. Document successful configurations for replication

Troubleshooting

If Changes Don’t Apply

1. Check your selection - ensure sites were properly selected
2. Verify permissions - confirm you have editing rights
3. Look for background processing - some changes take time
4. Review error messages if any appear

Reverting Changes

• Use version control if available
• Keep backups of important configurations
• Test thoroughly before wide deployment
• Document original settings before changes

Conclusion

Bulk editing is a powerful feature that can save hours of manual work when managing a large PBN network. By understanding how to use spintax effectively and following best practices, you can maintain a diverse, professional-looking network while minimizing the time investment required.

Remember to always test changes on a small subset first and use spintax to maintain uniqueness across your sites.