What's the best way to setup a forum these days? - GoFuckYourself.com

Si · 08-28-2014, 08:36 AM

Looking for some ideas about creating a forum, what is the best route to take these days?

I've only ever created one, and I used wordpress so it was basically free to create, but took ages to get it set the way I wanted. (this was about 3 years ago).

What's new on the forum front? Anyone offering hosting with forum software?

What I'm after is something simple, light, and needs to be able to embed other content like tweets, youtube etc.

Let me know your thoughts.

candyflip · 08-28-2014, 08:52 AM

I used Vanilla the last time I built one for a client. That was over a year ago, but it was nice software then...so I assume it's still nice now.

http://vanillaforums.org/

Rob · 08-28-2014, 08:55 AM

VBulletin if you want to pay. PphBB if you don't. The pay version obviously has more features and functions.

seeric · 08-28-2014, 09:00 AM

Invest the money in Vbulletin. It's the only forums I will read, and they are pay to play for a reason. The rest are garbage.

Si · 08-28-2014, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by candyflip

I used Vanilla the last time I built one for a client. That was over a year ago, but it was nice software then...so I assume it's still nice now.

http://vanillaforums.org/

I was looking at the one, will have to give it a try I think. Free is good.

Anyone used Xen Foro? Wondering if that is worth the money.....

PHPBB is my last resort I think.

Si · 08-28-2014, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by seeric

Invest the money in Vbulletin. It's the only forums I will read, and they are pay to play for a reason. The rest are garbage.

Has VBulletin got any features like alerts, twitter embeds etc?

The only forum I've ever really posted much on is this one.

EDIT: To be clear, what I mean by that is I only know what you can do with vBulletin by what we can do with it here.

Rob · 08-28-2014, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Si

I was looking at the one, will have to give it a try I think. Free is good.

You'll think free is good until you have to upgrade and pay. It's easier to pay the small fee up front and not worry about it. If you want your forum to be successful, start with what you're going to grow with. Trust me on this, I started a sports forum using PhpBB because it was free. After I had 30 or more regular posters, the forum crashed more than it loaded. I had to dump the database and migrate the tables into a VBulletin database (which was an astronomical pain in the ass). Now I have over a 100 regular posters and the forum doesn't even glitch using VBulletin.

Rob · 08-28-2014, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Si

Has VBulletin got any features like alerts, twitter embeds etc?

The only forum I've ever really posted much on is this one.

EDIT: To be clear, what I mean by that is I only know what you can do with vBulletin by what we can do with it here.

It has all that and more. It has a lot of different features you can use and you can install a shit load of MODS already written by other programmers. Reputation, embed, news feeds, chat, and even an online store is built into the most current version of VBulletin.

EDIT: Check out vbulletin.org and you'll see the thousands of MODS available for you to install and use.

AaronM · 08-28-2014, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by seeric

....It's the only forums I will read.....

I've built a few forums and received feedback from each of them. The non vB forums receive a lot of complaints because most people were used to and preferred vB. I've even had a number of people tell me they are not interested in participating on any forum that isn't vB.

The comments that my vB forums get are typically compliments about features I've added instead of complaints.

History has shown me to stick with vB. I've built 3 forums over the last 3 years and they are all vB. I don't even bother trying the others anymore.

seeric · 08-28-2014, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by AaronM

I've built a few forums and received feedback from each of them. The non vB forums receive a lot of complaints because most people were used to and preferred vB. I've even had a number of people tell me they are not interested in participating on any forum that isn't vB.

The comments that my vB forums get are typically compliments about features I've added instead of complaints.

History has shown me to stick with vB. I've built 3 forums over the last 3 years and they are all vB. I don't even bother trying the others anymore.

Yeah, I agree. I have used a few others and they just don't compete. I find them very clunky and unorganized. Even from a navigational sense, VB beats them for UI/UK.

Nice to see you here.

seeric · 08-28-2014, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Si

Has VBulletin got any features like alerts, twitter embeds etc?

The only forum I've ever really posted much on is this one.

EDIT: To be clear, what I mean by that is I only know what you can do with vBulletin by what we can do with it here.

Yah, they have all that and a lot more. Plus, they over cloud hosting for budgets, so you can grow the hosting package while your traffic grows.

They really get it.

Si · 08-28-2014, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob

You'll think free is good until you have to upgrade and pay. It's easier to pay the small fee up front and not worry about it. If you want your forum to be successful, start with what you're going to grow with. Trust me on this, I started a sports forum using PhpBB because it was free. After I had 30 or more regular posters, the forum crashed more than it loaded. I had to dump the database and migrate the tables into a VBulletin database (which was an astronomical pain in the ass). Now I have over a 100 regular posters and the forum doesn't even glitch using VBulletin.

Thanks for the advice!

These cloud versions of vanilla and vBulletin, am I right in assuming these are hosted?

So I can just point my domain to them, and set it all up?

seeric · 08-28-2014, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Si

Thanks for the advice!

These cloud versions of vanilla and vBulletin, am I right in assuming these are hosted?

So I can just point my domain to them, and set it all up?

Yes, VB will do the install for you too.

Rob · 08-28-2014, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Si

Thanks for the advice!

These cloud versions of vanilla and vBulletin, am I right in assuming these are hosted?

So I can just point my domain to them, and set it all up?

The ones I mentioned you have to install just like you'd install a standard CMS. But you are responsible for hosting and most of the time, a shared hosting plan won't cut it.

Si · 08-28-2014, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by seeric

Yah, they have all that and a lot more. Plus, they over cloud hosting for budgets, so you can grow the hosting package while your traffic grows.

They really get it.

Perfect! I thought that was what those cloud options were, but wasn't 100%

Right, vBulletin cloud it is then I reckon.

Si · 08-28-2014, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by seeric

Yes, VB will do the install for you too.

Nice!

Good pricing on those cloud plans too.

Rob · 08-28-2014, 09:24 AM

Correction, it appears Vbulletin now has a cloud version which they host for you.

seeric · 08-28-2014, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob

The ones I mentioned you have to install just like you'd install a standard CMS. But you are responsible for hosting and most of the time, a shared hosting plan won't cut it.

I always pay VB the 129.00 to install it. You get the peace of mind that it's right, and they will then give you special attention because they are essentially a 100% managed solution. If you install it, they don't know what you mess with. I tell them up front I don't care to know anything about server side, and that I just want to be a forum admin and they know that it's all on them.

CarlosTheGaucho · 08-28-2014, 09:25 AM

Certified hosting has plenty of forum scripts such as PhpBB or Vanilla available as a one click install through Softaculous.

However, for a serious project I'd also recommend vBulletin.

Klen · 08-28-2014, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by CarlosTheGaucho

Certified hosting has plenty of forum scripts such as PhpBB or Vanilla available as a one click install through Softaculous.

However, for a serious project I'd also recommend vBulletin.

So does every cpanel powered host

And also,vbulettin is out-of-fashion ,everyone moving away from it to xenforo.In fact,i am surprised how gfy was not moved yet to xenforo.

SplatterMaster · 08-28-2014, 11:16 AM

I've used SMF before and it's pretty simple to setup and use. Some host have an auto install feature for this forum software too. SMF also has a lot of mods created for it to add things like youtube videos and such.

http://www.simplemachines.org/

Roald · 08-28-2014, 11:17 AM

VB is good until you get really big/active. Ask FreeOnes ;)

Si · 08-28-2014, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by KlenTelaris

So does every cpanel powered host

And also,vbulettin is out-of-fashion ,everyone moving away from it to xenforo.In fact,i am surprised how gfy was not moved yet to xenforo.

xenforo is the one I was thinking of using.

DraX · 08-28-2014, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by seeric

I always pay VB the 129.00 to install it. You get the peace of mind that it's right, and they will then give you special attention because they are essentially a 100% managed solution. If you install it, they don't know what you mess with. I tell them up front I don't care to know anything about server side, and that I just want to be a forum admin and they know that it's all on them.

There's not really anything to mess with when doing a clean install and very easy to learn if you scared of installing it yourself.

VikingMan · 08-28-2014, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by KlenTelaris

So does every cpanel powered host

And also,vbulettin is out-of-fashion ,everyone moving away from it to xenforo.In fact,i am surprised how gfy was not moved yet to xenforo.

I am not arguing with you about what you say but I have yet to see a site that uses xenforo that does not instantly turn me off.

Si · 08-28-2014, 11:36 AM

I'm just looking at xenforo hosts, URLJet.com seems to have some good options.

Waiting to here back from vBulletin about what options their cloud service has, sounds like it may be a streamlined version and not entirely easy to make custom....

Captain Kawaii · 08-28-2014, 11:50 AM

I'd be curious to hear any comments on vb vs xen foro. Was thinking of xen foro since it is supposed to be people from vb. It has great options for use but the look of it never turns me on. I like vb.

What do you use when your forum gets really big? Custom something?

Petra · 09-01-2014, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Roald

VB is good until you get really big/active. Ask FreeOnes ;)

I have much hate for vb.

My advice is to find something else. What? I'm not sure right now but vb isn't it.

CyberHustler · 09-01-2014, 06:20 AM

phpBB is the way to go my nigga. Cause honestly, most forums fail. It's a very high chance the forum you create aint going to be shit and never will amount to shit, so why pay?

The script aint whats gonna make or break your shit, its the topic your shit gonna be about my nigga. In this day and age it's dumb as fuck to think you gonna make a random general forum and it's gonna pop off. Your shit need to be micro niched to the max, needs to be the only forum and/or first forum in that micro niche, and you got to be about that micro niche to the fullest. It gotta be some shit you got a real passion for snd connection to my nigga, about some shit you really livin and love. Why? Cause you gotta bust your ass to make the forum successful. And if it aint about some shit you love, it's going to feel like the hard work aint worth it instantly. This aint on some "if you build it they will come" type shit my nigga. Dead ass. It's work!

And dont listen to these outdated niggas that havent looked at phpBB since 2004. phpBB3 is a totally different, brand new and secure forum from phpBB2 that can do everything vBulletin does plus more, much more, and for free. On some real shit. You dont even need any mods or nothing to make the shit 100% spam free. It is the best.

But whatever script you use, it dont matter, just be prepared to work hard my nigga. This aint cake walk. When you step into the forum world, shit gets real. You gotta be in it for the long run.

crockett · 09-01-2014, 06:41 AM

As far as free goes, simple machines is a capable forum that can handle a lot of users.

mineistaken · 09-01-2014, 07:23 AM

mybb is my favorite. wordpress for the forum - nah

Babaganoosh · 09-01-2014, 07:31 AM

The recent version of vb is terrible. Xenforo is much better. It's similar enough to vb that your users will be fine with it.

08-28-2014, 08:36 AM	#1
Si Such Fun! Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 13,900	What's the best way to setup a forum these days? Looking for some ideas about creating a forum, what is the best route to take these days? I've only ever created one, and I used wordpress so it was basically free to create, but took ages to get it set the way I wanted. (this was about 3 years ago). What's new on the forum front? Anyone offering hosting with forum software? What I'm after is something simple, light, and needs to be able to embed other content like tweets, youtube etc. Let me know your thoughts.

08-28-2014, 08:52 AM	#2
candyflip Carpe Visio Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New York Posts: 43,061	I used Vanilla the last time I built one for a client. That was over a year ago, but it was nice software then...so I assume it's still nice now. http://vanillaforums.org/ __________________ Spend you some brain. Email Me

08-28-2014, 08:55 AM	#3
Rob I'm a great bowler. Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Right Outside of Normal. Posts: 13,309	VBulletin if you want to pay. PphBB if you don't. The pay version obviously has more features and functions. __________________

08-28-2014, 09:24 AM	#17
Rob I'm a great bowler. Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Right Outside of Normal. Posts: 13,309	Correction, it appears Vbulletin now has a cloud version which they host for you. __________________

08-28-2014, 09:25 AM	#19
CarlosTheGaucho Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 9,512	Certified hosting has plenty of forum scripts such as PhpBB or Vanilla available as a one click install through Softaculous. However, for a serious project I'd also recommend vBulletin. __________________ CTG Media \| skype: carlosprague \| cb \|at\| ctgmedia \|dot\| net \| Want to make more with your Dating Traffic? \| Read My Educational Series \| Read my Adult Biz Chronicles \| Did your ad revenue drop by 40 pct. or more last year?

08-28-2014, 09:00 AM	#4
seeric .......... Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: .......... Posts: 41,917	Invest the money in Vbulletin. It's the only forums I will read, and they are pay to play for a reason. The rest are garbage.

08-28-2014, 11:16 AM	#21
SplatterMaster Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: cyberspace Posts: 790	I've used SMF before and it's pretty simple to setup and use. Some host have an auto install feature for this forum software too. SMF also has a lot of mods created for it to add things like youtube videos and such. http://www.simplemachines.org/

08-28-2014, 11:17 AM	#22
Roald SecretFriends.com Industry Role: Join Date: May 2001 Location: IMC Headquarters Posts: 27,884	VB is good until you get really big/active. Ask FreeOnes ;) __________________ WE ARE BUYING PAY SITES! CONTACT ME ClubSweethearts \| ManUpFilms \| SinfulXXX \| HOT * AdultPrime * HOT Paying webmasters since 1996! Contact: r.riepen @ sansylgroup.com \| telegram: roaldr

08-28-2014, 11:36 AM	#26
Si Such Fun! Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 13,900	I'm just looking at xenforo hosts, URLJet.com seems to have some good options. Waiting to here back from vBulletin about what options their cloud service has, sounds like it may be a streamlined version and not entirely easy to make custom....

08-28-2014, 11:50 AM	#27
Captain Kawaii So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 6,748	I'd be curious to hear any comments on vb vs xen foro. Was thinking of xen foro since it is supposed to be people from vb. It has great options for use but the look of it never turns me on. I like vb. What do you use when your forum gets really big? Custom something?

09-01-2014, 06:20 AM	#29
CyberHustler Unregistered Abuser Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 26,002	phpBB is the way to go my nigga. Cause honestly, most forums fail. It's a very high chance the forum you create aint going to be shit and never will amount to shit, so why pay? The script aint whats gonna make or break your shit, its the topic your shit gonna be about my nigga. In this day and age it's dumb as fuck to think you gonna make a random general forum and it's gonna pop off. Your shit need to be micro niched to the max, needs to be the only forum and/or first forum in that micro niche, and you got to be about that micro niche to the fullest. It gotta be some shit you got a real passion for snd connection to my nigga, about some shit you really livin and love. Why? Cause you gotta bust your ass to make the forum successful. And if it aint about some shit you love, it's going to feel like the hard work aint worth it instantly. This aint on some "if you build it they will come" type shit my nigga. Dead ass. It's work! And dont listen to these outdated niggas that havent looked at phpBB since 2004. phpBB3 is a totally different, brand new and secure forum from phpBB2 that can do everything vBulletin does plus more, much more, and for free. On some real shit. You dont even need any mods or nothing to make the shit 100% spam free. It is the best. But whatever script you use, it dont matter, just be prepared to work hard my nigga. This aint cake walk. When you step into the forum world, shit gets real. You gotta be in it for the long run.

09-01-2014, 06:41 AM	#30
crockett in a van by the river Industry Role: Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 76,806	As far as free goes, simple machines is a capable forum that can handle a lot of users. __________________ In November, you can vote for America's next president or its first dictator.

09-01-2014, 07:23 AM	#31
mineistaken See signature :) Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ICQ 363 097 773 Posts: 29,656	mybb is my favorite. wordpress for the forum - nah

09-01-2014, 07:31 AM	#32
Babaganoosh ♥♥♥ Likes Hugs ♥♥♥ Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: /home Posts: 15,841	The recent version of vb is terrible. Xenforo is much better. It's similar enough to vb that your users will be fine with it. __________________ I like pie.