Forum Advice Required

lesurf · 21-02-2006, 10:31:00 AM

Hi everyone,

Some more advice needed from the good people of acorndomains...

I've been toying with the idea of creating a forum for a long time but never really had the time or a hot topic to make it worthwhile.

I'd really like to set one up but my coding skills aren't exactly crash hot. I like the look of vbulletin but it looks like there's a bit of set up involved with the host which may be beyond me.

My questions are:

1) Are there any web based forum building tools out there? That is where it you admin it online and it is hosted already. Don't mind if I have to pay for one.

2) If not where would be the best place to host a vbulletin forum?

Thanks,
lesurf

wwwdomain.name · 21-02-2006, 10:35:10 AM

Just an idea...

Any 'CPanel' host gives you phpbb...

Easy to config and it's free... If the forum takes off, you can then go ahead with VB.

Can PM details of $12 (US) A YEAR 'tried and tested' host if needed...

Just ask.

admin · 21-02-2006, 10:39:16 AM

Acorn Domains has had 3 evolutions.

It started off as a ProBoard which was free to set up as long as you dont mind ProBoard ads on the site. Then it went to PHPBB forum and now Vbulletin.

If you are serious about the forum, go with vBulletin from the start, it will save you a lot of work upgrading it later.

You can host in anywhere but you may have to change hosts if the site becomes popular and the bandwidth usage grows.

The vBulletin support forums are great and should give you all the help you need, but let me know if I can help you get it set up - as long as its not a domain forum

Admin

BFTUK · 21-02-2006, 10:47:15 AM

I've got a PHPBB forum and another one planned as a development project, easy to setup and administer. Although i do agree in the long run VB might be better if you plan on having a large forum.

If you need help or advice, feel free to contact me.

lesurf · 21-02-2006, 01:00:28 PM

Proboards was exactly what I've been looking for, thanks Admin this will get me up and running.

Where would I be without Acorndomains

Thanks everyone for the input, it's much appreciated.

lesurf

apd · 21-02-2006, 01:39:11 PM

I've just setup a new mobile phone forum (in my signature) using phpBB together with the MorpheusX style from phpbbstyles.com and I'm very pleased with it and it's completly free.

I agree with admin though, vBulletin is better in the long run, however I have seen some forums using phpbb with well over a million posts so I don't think size is an issue, it's more to do with security and updates, etc.

admin · 21-02-2006, 01:58:01 PM

Looks nice.

The Admin functions in PHPBB are really basic compared to VB and be prepared to do a lot of PHP hacking if you want to mod the site.

VB has a plug-in system that automates all this, and you can even create your own plug ins (as we did for the drop date mod at the top of the forum).

We upgraded from PHPBB to VB OK, all that was lost was everyones PMs, it wasnt an easy task though.

charlie · 21-02-2006, 02:13:39 PM

at least your running PHP - i cant find a good ASP one for love or money - might have to make my own

yeah right!

admin · 21-02-2006, 02:34:11 PM

http://forum.snitz.com/specs.asp

Looks a lot like VB:

http://www.snowmobilefanatics.com/forum/

charlie · 21-02-2006, 05:18:29 PM

yeah thats the one i've been using but the mod version i've been using has a few holes in it -the original version just doesn;t look slick but i suppose i could spend months trying to skin it myself

www.cygnusmarine.com/forum/forum

21-02-2006, 10:31:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
lesurf Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: London Posts: 253 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (0% / 0)	Forum Advice Required Hi everyone, Some more advice needed from the good people of acorndomains... I've been toying with the idea of creating a forum for a long time but never really had the time or a hot topic to make it worthwhile. I'd really like to set one up but my coding skills aren't exactly crash hot. I like the look of vbulletin but it looks like there's a bit of set up involved with the host which may be beyond me. My questions are: 1) Are there any web based forum building tools out there? That is where it you admin it online and it is hosted already. Don't mind if I have to pay for one. 2) If not where would be the best place to host a vbulletin forum? Thanks, lesurf

21-02-2006, 10:39:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
admin Administrator Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,601 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 1)	Acorn Domains has had 3 evolutions. It started off as a ProBoard which was free to set up as long as you dont mind ProBoard ads on the site. Then it went to PHPBB forum and now Vbulletin. If you are serious about the forum, go with vBulletin from the start, it will save you a lot of work upgrading it later. You can host in anywhere but you may have to change hosts if the site becomes popular and the bandwidth usage grows. The vBulletin support forums are great and should give you all the help you need, but let me know if I can help you get it set up - as long as its not a domain forum Admin __________________ Domain Appraisal \| Domain Scripts \| Domain Software\| link to Acorn Domains

21-02-2006, 10:47:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
BFTUK Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 889 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 1)	I've got a PHPBB forum and another one planned as a development project, easy to setup and administer. Although i do agree in the long run VB might be better if you plan on having a large forum. If you need help or advice, feel free to contact me. __________________ Web Directory \| SEO Blog \| Seoers \| Domain Parking Reviews

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apd Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 688 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 3)	I've just setup a new mobile phone forum (in my signature) using phpBB together with the MorpheusX style from phpbbstyles.com and I'm very pleased with it and it's completly free. I agree with admin though, vBulletin is better in the long run, however I have seen some forums using phpbb with well over a million posts so I don't think size is an issue, it's more to do with security and updates, etc. __________________ Domain Names For Sale

21-02-2006, 01:58:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
admin Administrator Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,601 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 1)	Looks nice. The Admin functions in PHPBB are really basic compared to VB and be prepared to do a lot of PHP hacking if you want to mod the site. VB has a plug-in system that automates all this, and you can even create your own plug ins (as we did for the drop date mod at the top of the forum). We upgraded from PHPBB to VB OK, all that was lost was everyones PMs, it wasnt an easy task though. __________________ Domain Appraisal \| Domain Scripts \| Domain Software\| link to Acorn Domains

21-02-2006, 10:35:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
wwwdomain.name Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,632 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 13)	Just an idea... Any 'CPanel' host gives you phpbb... Easy to config and it's free... If the forum takes off, you can then go ahead with VB. Can PM details of $12 (US) A YEAR 'tried and tested' host if needed... Just ask.

21-02-2006, 01:00:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
lesurf Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: London Posts: 253 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (0% / 0)	Proboards was exactly what I've been looking for, thanks Admin this will get me up and running. Where would I be without Acorndomains Thanks everyone for the input, it's much appreciated. lesurf

21-02-2006, 02:13:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
charlie Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: No fixed abode Posts: 2,592 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 39)	at least your running PHP - i cant find a good ASP one for love or money - might have to make my own yeah right! __________________ domains for sale: Cowrie.co.uk SEDO sites:iroses ichocolate sportsunderwear personallingerie Italy Hotels magazinediscounts

21-02-2006, 02:34:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
admin Administrator Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,601 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 1)	http://forum.snitz.com/specs.asp Looks a lot like VB: http://www.snowmobilefanatics.com/forum/ __________________ Domain Appraisal \| Domain Scripts \| Domain Software\| link to Acorn Domains

21-02-2006, 05:18:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
charlie Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: No fixed abode Posts: 2,592 No Classified Ratings Domain Trader Rating: (100% / 39)	yeah thats the one i've been using but the mod version i've been using has a few holes in it -the original version just doesn;t look slick but i suppose i could spend months trying to skin it myself www.cygnusmarine.com/forum/forum __________________ domains for sale: Cowrie.co.uk SEDO sites:iroses ichocolate sportsunderwear personallingerie Italy Hotels magazinediscounts Last edited by charlie; 21-02-2006 at 05:20:41 PM.

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