Managing Multiple Subdomains
Overview
Efficiently manage accessibility across multiple subdomains with AllAccessible's centralized dashboard. This guide shows you how to organize, customize, and monitor accessibility for all your subdomains from one place.
Who This Is For
Users managing 3+ subdomains
Agencies with complex client site structures
Organizations with regional or language-specific subdomains
Anyone juggling multiple web properties
What You'll Learn
Viewing all subdomains at once
Customizing each subdomain independently
Bulk operations and efficiency tips
Monitoring usage across subdomains
Subdomain Dashboard Overview
Viewing All Subdomains
Access Subdomain List:
Dashboard → Sites → [Your Site]
Click "Subdomains" tab
See all registered subdomains
What You'll See:
Subdomain List Shows:
Subdomain name (e.g., blog.yoursite.com)
Status (Active, Pending, Inactive)
Widget status (Installed, Not Installed)
Last 30 days pageviews
Compliance score (if audited)
Quick action buttons
📷 Subdomains list view
Subdomain Information
For Each Subdomain:
Full domain name
Date added
Installation status
Widget configuration
Analytics data
Audit results (if run)
Quick Actions:
View dashboard
Edit settings
View Audit Results
Get installation code
Delete subdomain
Customizing Each Subdomain
Independent Configuration
Each subdomain can have:
Different Widget Appearance:
Blog: Blue widget, bottom-right
Shop: Green widget, bottom-left (avoid cart overlap)
Help: Orange widget, side tab
Different Languages:
www.site.com: English (default)
fr.site.com: French
es.site.com: Spanish
Different Accessibility Statements:
Corporate site: Formal statement
Blog: Casual statement
Shop: E-commerce focused
Different Features (if plan allows):
Blog: All features
Marketing: Subset of features
App: Technical features
When to Customize Per Subdomain
Good Reasons:
✅ Different branding per subdomain
✅ Different languages
✅ Different audiences
✅ Different purposes (blog vs shop)
Not Necessary:
❌ Same company, same brand
❌ All English sites
❌ If users visit multiple subdomains (consistency matters)
Rule of Thumb: Customize when subdomains serve different purposes or audiences
Bulk Operations
Applying Settings to Multiple Subdomains
Scenario: You want all 10 subdomains to have same widget colors
Method:
Configure one subdomain completely
Note the settings
Apply same settings to others manually
Or request bulk update via support
Future Feature: Bulk apply coming soon
Bulk Auditing
View Audit Resultss on multiple subdomains:
Current Method:
Sites → [Site] → Subdomains
Select first subdomain
View Audit Results
Repeat for each
Future: Bulk audit selection planned
Partner Tip: Partners can schedule audits across all client subdomains
Monitoring Usage Across Subdomains
Pageview Tracking
View Total Usage:
Dashboard → Sites → [Site] → Usage
See pageviews broken down by subdomain
Example Display:
Total Pageviews (October 2025): 18,234├─ www.site.com: 8,500 (47%)├─ blog.site.com: 6,200 (34%)├─ shop.site.com: 2,800 (15%)└─ help.site.com: 734 (4%)Plan Limit: 25,000 (Growth plan)Remaining: 6,766 pageviews this month
Why This Matters:
Ensures you stay within plan limits
Identify high-traffic subdomains
Decide if you need Extra Pageviews add-on
Widget Usage Analytics
Per-Subdomain Stats:
Number of visitors using widget
Most popular features
Average features per session
Accessibility improvement metrics
Dashboard Access:
Click subdomain → View Dashboard
See analytics specific to that subdomain
Compare across all subdomains
Organization Strategies
Naming Conventions
If you have many subdomains, use consistent naming:
By Purpose:
blog.site.comshop.site.comhelp.site.comdocs.site.comapp.site.com
By Region:
us.site.comuk.site.comeu.site.comapac.site.com
By Language:
en.site.comfr.site.comde.site.comes.site.com
By Brand/Product:
producta.site.comproductb.site.comproductc.site.com
Tagging and Labels (Future)
Coming Soon:
Tag subdomains by type
Filter by tags
Group related subdomains
Bulk operations by tag
Example Tags:
"E-Commerce"
"Regional Sites"
"Internal Tools"
"Public-Facing"
Best Practices for Multiple Subdomains
1. Standardize Where Possible
Widget Position:
Use same position across all (e.g., bottom-right)
Consistency helps users who visit multiple subdomains
Exception: Position conflicts (chat widgets, etc.)
Widget Colors:
Match company brand across all
Or match each subdomain's sub-brand
Maintain recognition
2. Document Your Subdomains
Keep a List:
Subdomain Inventory:├─ www.site.com - Main corporate site (WordPress)├─ blog.site.com - Company blog (Ghost)├─ shop.site.com - Online store (Shopify)├─ help.site.com - Help center (Intercom)├─ app.site.com - Web application (React)├─ api.site.com - API documentation (ReadTheDocs)└─ staging.site.com - Staging environment (WordPress)Widget Installed: All ✅Default Language: English (except staging - disabled)Widget Position: Bottom-right (except shop - bottom-left)
Benefits:
Track what's registered
Know which need widget installation
Onboard new team members faster
3. Monitor Regularly
Monthly Review:
Check pageview usage by subdomain
Identify inactive subdomains (candidates for deletion)
Review compliance scores
Update configurations as needed
Set Calendar Reminder: First Monday of each month
4. Clean Up Unused Subdomains
If you have old/unused subdomains:
Delete from AllAccessible (saves clutter)
Remove widget code from subdomain
Free up dashboard space
Cleaner analytics
No Cost Penalty: Delete and re-add anytime
Common Multi-Subdomain Scenarios
Scenario 1: WordPress Multisite
Setup: 1 main site + 10 author subdomains
AllAccessible Configuration:
Add main: myblog.com
Add 10 author subdomains
Install plugin once (covers all with multisite)
Each author gets accessibility automatically
Management:
View all 11 subdomains in dashboard
Analytics per author
Unified compliance reporting
Scenario 2: International Business
Setup: 15 country-specific subdomains
AllAccessible Configuration:
www.company.com (global)
15 country codes (us, uk, ca, au, de, fr, etc.)
Different default language per country
Same widget appearance (brand consistency)
Management:
Group by region in documentation
Monitor usage by geography
Customize statements per country (EU vs US regulations)
Scenario 3: SaaS with Docs and Marketing
Setup:
www.saas.com (marketing - WordPress)
app.saas.com (application - React)
docs.saas.com (documentation - GitBook)
status.saas.com (status page - StatusPage.io)
blog.saas.com (blog - Medium)
AllAccessible Configuration:
5 different platforms
Same Account ID
Different installation methods per platform
Unified accessibility
Management:
Track which platforms have widget installed
Different customization per purpose
Consolidated compliance reporting
Pageview Management Tips
Optimizing for Subdomain Limits
If approaching pageview limits:
Option 1: Upgrade Plan
Starter (10k) → Growth (25k) for +$9/month
Growth (25k) → +Pageviews pack (50k) for +$10/month
Option 2: Prioritize High-Value Subdomains
Keep widget on customer-facing subdomains
Remove from internal tools or staging
Focus on public sites
Option 3: Monitor and Optimize
Identify low-usage subdomains
Remove widget from rarely-visited subdomains
Keep on high-traffic, important subdomains
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I have subdomains on different servers?
A: Yes! Subdomains can be hosted anywhere. AllAccessible doesn't care where they're hosted.
Q: Do I need to configure each subdomain separately?
A: No. Default settings apply to all. Customize only if needed.
Q: Can I transfer a subdomain to a different site?
A: Not currently. You'd need to delete from Site A and add to Site B.
Q: How do I know which subdomains have the widget installed?
A: Dashboard shows installation status. Green = installed, Gray = code not detected.
Q: Can subdomains have different subscription levels?
A: No. All subdomains under a site share the site's subscription.
Q: What if a subdomain becomes its own separate business?
A: Remove it as subdomain, create new separate site, new subscription.
Related Articles
Understanding Subdomains - Basics
Adding a Subdomain - Setup guide
Subdomain vs Separate Site - Decision guide
Removing Subdomains - Deletion process
Subdomain Troubleshooting - Problem solving
Last Updated: October 2025
Subdomain Limit: Unlimited (all paid plans)
Management: Centralized dashboard
Customization: Independent per subdomain