Forum hosting

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    where is the best place to get a forum going.. vbulletin? etc... please suggest some, looking to start up a forum and need some information
     
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  2. 0lgi

    0lgi Notable Member

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    vBulletin is a paid forum software but if you want a free hosting forum then i recommend you www.phpbb.com

    Cheers
     
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  3. jpl691

    jpl691 Well-Known Member

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    thanks ill have to check it out, any other suggestions ppl
     
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    If you're looking for a host that can host forums properly and have a great support then this is my recommendation:
    http://tinyportalhosting.net/

    It's the one I'm hosting my forum as well.

    They can host all forum softwares.


    If you need a free forum software to go with that hosting then I recommend SMF.
    http://www.simplemachines.org


    If you're ok with SMF then you can ask the staff from TP to set up one for you and it's free to do so.

    Good luck
     
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    Any Linux host can do for you. The issue now: how busy your site is :)
     
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    Brandon Sheley Illustrious Member

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    Hostgator.com,it is my suggestion for you.
     
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    Proximity Banned

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    There are many out there some free some not, IPB, VB, SMF, PHPBB, etc
     
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  9. jpl691

    jpl691 Well-Known Member

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    yeh i was looking at phpbb and hosting it at webhosting they offer a lot of space and bandwith for like 4$ a month, i dont mind paying as long as its reliable and offers a lot of space. im in the process of starting up a forum, which i think is going to go pretty big, as long as i get the word out there.
     
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    if it's a forum then i dont recommend going for oversellers such as hostgator, godaddy or bluehost and any other host that has prices the same as those i mentioned above

    you'd be better of paying $7 monthly to a host that can properly support a forum than paying $4 or less for a host that terminates your account cause too many people are using your forum

    although try googling "geekracks" , i heard they're proper hosting that charges $4 monthly for a good set of space and bandwidth, the price seems like an overseller but i heard some good reviews from them, might wanna check that out too
     
    Neorics, Mar 18, 2008 IP