I am having no serving issues with my current host, but I am getting pounded by SPAM - regardless of how high security is set. I don't have time to test and install all the available mods; let alone keep up with them. Forums are important to my business. I am looking for a host that has experience not just with installing but with maintaining PHPBB forums. I am NOT looking for the cheapest. I am looking for quality and reliability. I understand that I can hire someone to do these things for me on any PHPBB host, that's not what I'm looking for. I'm looking for a "turnkey" solution where I can move my existing site and attached Forum. Then have someone there that keeps the Forum Software up-to-date and can recommend and install Anti Spam mods for me as needed. Please advise if you are aware of hosting companies that offer this solution - USA based please.
I'm not aware of any hosting companies that do that kind of service, but I may be able to do this for you, at a cost though. I will update phpBB within 48 hours of new releases, and keep anti-spam mods upto date. I can also provide administration, or moderator services if required. Please PM me if you would like more details.
I too am not aware of any webhosts that deal with this specifically. I can also tell you as a web host, that your best bet is to provide the best tuned options in PHPbb to avoid spam and yes i know you don't want to "venture" into phpbb mods but they help Otherwise you could go with VBulletin for enhanced features/security but that costs more.