Forum builder?
Velinestra
Trial User
1 post
I was just wondering if there was a program that would help me build a forum that includes user account creation, groups, and access rights. Right now, I'm looking at the daunting task of learning PHP and I really just want something easier.
Jo Rice
Senior Advisor
10,951 posts
Why not just try out smf forums? It's free and no need to learn php to use them. They are one of the best forum softwares out there.
Viv ...VSD & SCCP user
Registered User
2,156 posts
If you have a hosting account with CPANEL you will find free Forums included with your hosting.
If not go and have a look at someone like justhost.com or better still bluehost.com who will with a bit of hunting, provide you a free trial of cpanel with access to all its free programs including forums etc.
No doubt CC will have something in the foreseeable future but NOT soon
If not go and have a look at someone like justhost.com or better still bluehost.com who will with a bit of hunting, provide you a free trial of cpanel with access to all its free programs including forums etc.
No doubt CC will have something in the foreseeable future but NOT soon
Started using CC VSD in January 2009, I don't do HTML code, Sales from CC site exceeding expectations taken me out of semi-retirement
Hosted FREE on CC S DRIVE www.chauffeurdrivenluxurycars.co.uk
My new VSD & SCCP site Oct 2011 www.deloreanjewellery.co.uk
My friendly window cleaner www.mwcwindowcleaner.co.uk
Hosted FREE on CC S DRIVE www.chauffeurdrivenluxurycars.co.uk
My new VSD & SCCP site Oct 2011 www.deloreanjewellery.co.uk
My friendly window cleaner www.mwcwindowcleaner.co.uk
Eric Rohloff
Senior Advisor
20,266 posts
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I'll back JoAnn on Simple machines Forums. Their easy to customize and have all the features your looking for plus. As Viv stated your Cpanel will have the ability to do the install. I'm on Bluehost and it's only a few clicks and your done.
I can't hear what I'm looking at.
It's easy to overlook something you're not looking for.
This is a site I built for my work.(RSD)
http://esmansgreenhouse.com
This is a site I built for use in my job.(HTML Editor)
https://pestlogbook.com
This is my personal site used for testing and as an easy way to share photos.(RLM imported to RSD)
https://ericrohloff.com
It's easy to overlook something you're not looking for.
This is a site I built for my work.(RSD)
http://esmansgreenhouse.com
This is a site I built for use in my job.(HTML Editor)
https://pestlogbook.com
This is my personal site used for testing and as an easy way to share photos.(RLM imported to RSD)
https://ericrohloff.com
Viv ...VSD & SCCP user
Registered User
2,156 posts
Eric Rohloff (Rolly) wrote:
I'll back JoAnn on Simple machines Forums. Their easy to customize and have all the features your looking for plus. As Viv stated your Cpanel will have the ability to do the install. I'm on Bluehost and it's only a few clicks and your done.
I'll back JoAnn on Simple machines Forums. Their easy to customize and have all the features your looking for plus. As Viv stated your Cpanel will have the ability to do the install. I'm on Bluehost and it's only a few clicks and your done.
I used to be with Bluehost Eric, now with JH , they have just caught up with BH for optional extra's but at 2/3 of the price.
Started using CC VSD in January 2009, I don't do HTML code, Sales from CC site exceeding expectations taken me out of semi-retirement
Hosted FREE on CC S DRIVE www.chauffeurdrivenluxurycars.co.uk
My new VSD & SCCP site Oct 2011 www.deloreanjewellery.co.uk
My friendly window cleaner www.mwcwindowcleaner.co.uk
Hosted FREE on CC S DRIVE www.chauffeurdrivenluxurycars.co.uk
My new VSD & SCCP site Oct 2011 www.deloreanjewellery.co.uk
My friendly window cleaner www.mwcwindowcleaner.co.uk
Jo Rice
Senior Advisor
10,951 posts
You should be able to find SMF forums on the Cpanel setup too. Our cPanel just changed from Fantastico to Scriptaculous for all it's extra software and now we have a ton more options. Pretty cool, but SMF is still the best
Prism
Ambassador
1,611 posts
Off topic but Jo looking at your Avatar, it is surprising how close our Dingoes look like the American Wolf. Apparently a tourist got mauled by one up North the other week. I think you really are a Sheep in Wolfs clothing or is your bite truly worse than your bark 
The Guy from OZ
Jo Rice
Senior Advisor
10,951 posts
*growls* lol one can never tell 
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