Question : How to run beta site for wordpress blog

I was wondering how to run a beta (a newer design) of my blog using the same database. ie, beta.mysite.com and mysite.com.
I would like to have both running at the same time while i get feed back, but don't want to have to do double the work (ie post twice, once for each blog). Any advice would be great.

Answer : How to run beta site for wordpress blog

The solution proposed in this forum should suit your needs: http://www.phpbuilder.com/board/archive/index.php/t-10307121.html  

It is a PHP script that connects to both databases.  It queries from one and inserts into the other.  

To make this run on a timer, you would need to setup a CRON job.  You will have to check with your host whether or not they support CRON jobs.