User accounts and a forum

Discussion in 'vBulletin' started by MCJim, Apr 30, 2008.

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    Hello DP,

    I was wondering how I could make a website that has user accounts (ex. eBay, Amazon) and forums (ex. Digital Point) and allows them to combine. Ideally, I would like users to use their accounts on the website and the forum seamlessly. Would this require making user accounts and a forum from scratch or can I do this with forum software (ex. phpbb, vBulletin)? How can I do this?

    Thanks in advance :)
     
    MCJim, Apr 30, 2008 IP
  2. AmpedHosts

    AmpedHosts Active Member

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    Hello,

    Usually a combination of the two things is called e107. Basically its a big CMS (content management system) its all PHP and uses multiple databases.

    Hope that helps you.
     
    AmpedHosts, May 3, 2008 IP
  3. Tearabite

    Tearabite Prominent Member

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    this type of functionality is built-in to Drupal.. since the built-in forum with Drupal is a bit weak, there is also a VB integration package.
     
    Tearabite, May 4, 2008 IP
  4. BlueEew

    BlueEew Well-Known Member

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    You will definalty need vBulletin to make this a lot eaiser for you.
     
    BlueEew, May 4, 2008 IP