Need a forum

Discussion in 'HTML & Website Design' started by coldclimber, Jun 29, 2004.

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  1. #1
    Hi I am looking for someone that create a forum for my site http://www.cold-climbs.com I need a specific forum non of this free stuff which i have at the moment i would like something like this http://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/ if anyone could give me a quote then please feel free thanks
     
    coldclimber, Jun 29, 2004 IP
  2. digitalpoint

    digitalpoint Overlord of no one Staff

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    #2
    Why not use existing forum software, like this one?
     
    digitalpoint, Jun 29, 2004 IP
  3. leeds1

    leeds1 Peon

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    #3
    just get Vbulletin

    Easy to install

    Easy to adapt

    Spider friendly

    (same as this forum)
     
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  4. leeds1

    leeds1 Peon

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    You beat me to it..
     
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  5. coldclimber

    coldclimber Peon

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    I don't like them they just seem to be full of junk floating about them like icq,yahoo messenger icons smilies ect i would like something clean clear and crisp and i can not seem to find anything that suites my site, well in my opinion any way I did once get a quote it was £4000 :confused:
     
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  6. leeds1

    leeds1 Peon

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    VB only costs something like $80 - you can download it off their site
     
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  7. digitalpoint

    digitalpoint Overlord of no one Staff

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    And you get source code so you can turn off/change anything you want.
     
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  8. TwisterMc

    TwisterMc Mac Guru

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    PHPBB is free. Also check out http://freshmeat.net/ and see if they have anything you like. They have tons of projects.
     
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  9. Old Welsh Guy

    Old Welsh Guy Notable Member

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    If you want clean, then learn a little php, get eith VBull or phpbb & remove all the junk bits from the modules, reskin it, and Robert your mothers brother, as we say in the UK (only shorter)
     
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  10. compar

    compar Peon

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    I resent that. Don't mess with a classic. My name is Bob. :D
     
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    john_loch Rodent Slayer

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    Your other option, rather than working with packages designed to address almost everyones needs, is to explore component options for CMS like postnuke, mambo, xaraya, etc.

    These components are designed to integrate core forum functionality with these content management systems, rather than stand alone. You'll find they retain core functionality, while providing the relevant hooks you'll need to integrate with your own site.

    2 points though:
    1. You'll need a coder with php expertise.
    2. You'll need to know PRECISELY what you want out of it, and be willing to document it, (and be bound by that document as describing deliverables on the part of the coder). This second point is an important one - it'll help you think through and identify your objectives.

    You'll prolly find most php pro's would be willing on those terms.

    You could also try scriptlance.com - they've hundreds of projects on the go as I write this, and you could get yourself a more reasonable quote. BUT REMEMBER POINT 2.

    Cheers,
    JL.
     
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  12. misohoni

    misohoni Notable Member

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    phpbb kicks arse
     
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  13. compar

    compar Peon

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    That's not a very politically correct thing to declare on a vBulletin forum. We have had this conversation in a bunch of different threads on this forum and it has always been decided that vBulletin kicks arse compared to phpBB.
     
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  14. misohoni

    misohoni Notable Member

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    well that's what you guys decided, but I thought I'd balance up the views in this post.
     
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  15. digitalpoint

    digitalpoint Overlord of no one Staff

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    #15
    phpBB does kick ass when you factor in the price. :)
     
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    anthonycea Banned

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    Just outbid me for Digital Point, I sent my $49.95 in to Shawn by USPS first class mail.

    I am sure that if you give him $ 75.00 before my check arrives you can be online with your own forum within 72 hours. :)
     
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  17. coldclimber

    coldclimber Peon

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  18. TwisterMc

    TwisterMc Mac Guru

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    That's a sweet looking forum coldclimber.
     
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    Nitin M White/Gray/Black Hat

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    cold climber - excellent job on your site! It looks really, really good.
     
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    Appreciate his shopping cart as well - If you need some addons for that cart that are not available at osC contact me Cold Climber, Ive got plenty to give away to you.
     
    schlottke, Jul 1, 2004 IP