Recommend a Forum Script

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    I don't know if this is the right area to post this but I am needing recommendation on a good forum script for my website.

    I am very new to web design and would like something free if possible and easy to set up.

    Can someone direct me which way to go?

    Thanks,

    Pat
     
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  2. Rad_Dev

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    I recommend phpBB3 for free forum software. I think you will find many people will agree that it's robust and there is a large community for support.
     
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  4. rockinaway

    rockinaway Well-Known Member

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    I have an article here that you may want to read.

    As for your options. The three mains ones I would focus on are phpBB, SMF and MyBB. Each has their own advantage and they each have their disadvantages.

    I suggest you take a look at their websites and get a feel for them. Are there any specific features you are looking for?
     
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    Well.. you can try SMF (small machine forum, or something like it). It's better than phpBB (to my mind) and also freeware! And if you want to buy a great engine - vBulletin of course :)
     
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    swishman Well-Known Member

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    punbb and phpbb + smf scripts..free..satiable..greeeeeeat
     
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    vbulletin of course
     
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    O sorry, u mean free?
    PHPBB
     
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    O sorry, u mean free?
    PHPBB
     
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    rockinaway Well-Known Member

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    Simple Machines Forum :)
     
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    I recommend bbpress even though it need more features.
    It has plugins though.
     
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    phpBB is my choice, haven't had any forums using SMF but i like it too
     
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  15. pmt14

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    Hey rockinaway. I am really not sure what features I am looking for. It is for a dog training website I built via HTML. I guess I should check out similiar forums to get a feel and then go from there. Very new to this so I am just checking out what others prefer. Thanks to all for your recommendations now it is time for research.
     
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  16. krazymind

    krazymind Banned

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    Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, this topic must close now.

    Paid = Vbulletin
    Free = phpBB3 or SMF or MyBB (Anyone you like, all are great)

    Regards
     
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