Looking to create a forum/website

[DerBear]

Hi, I am looking to create a forum/website.

the features must include.

complete customization
Complete username control e.g allows - _ just things like that as it is useful
Little to no ads and no ad banner
Application to register to the forum when you want to join the forum or website
Supports a wide range of template and customization and background control

So can you please post links to the stuff you recommend and give a small description of it

thanks
Derri

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vbulletin.

[Commander Thor]

vbulletin.

Or he can save ~$200, and go with a more open, free alternative. Such as PhpBB or even MyBB.
Pair that with a free web hosting plan from a company such as x10hosting (http://x10hosting.com/) (Which actually is pretty boss), and you've got yourself not just a cheap forum/website, but a FREE forum/website that you have complete and total control over.
Oh, and no ads too. ;)

[SosbanFach]

you've got yourself not just a cheap forum/website, but a FREE forum/website that you have complete and total control over.
Oh, and no ads too. ;)

Not entirely free; he would still have to purchase a domain name, but I confess that would be at a cost nowhere near that of vBulletin. This is probably your best bet.

[Commander Thor]

Not entirely free; he would still have to purchase a domain name, but I confess that would be at a cost nowhere near that of vBulletin. This is probably your best bet.

Actually, I'm not sure if it's still going on, but a while back, you could get a .co.cc domain for free. ;)


But yeah, I did forget about domains, but they're so insanely cheap, it's not even something you have to worry about.

[SosbanFach]

Actually, I'm not sure if it's still going on, but a while back, you could get a .co.cc domain for free. ;)

What does the suffix .cc stand for? Just asking purely out of interest.

[StoppingTime]

What does the suffix .cc stand for? Just asking purely out of interest.

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=.cc+domain

[Jess]

use x10hosting (it's free but you can also use it for paid hosting), and install a phpBB forum (download at site) or SMF...MyBB...your choice

edit: oops, didn't see Commander Thor's post. basically everything he said. I use x10hosting, and it's the best free web host EVER. and phpBB is really good as well

[TheMatrix]

Actually, I'm not sure if it's still going on, but a while back, you could get a .co.cc domain for free. ;)


But yeah, I did forget about domains, but they're so insanely cheap, it's not even something you have to worry about.
There's also the .tk domain, that's also free. One of my friends is addicted to .tk :P
Get one here: http://www.dot.tk/

But for forum software, I suppose you could just use one of those free ones (http://lmgtfy.com/?q=free+forum+software) out there...

[OptimusPrime]

I could create a forum with you. I would pay for hosting, as I would use the hosting I already own which has more than enough space etc. And I could pay for the domain name. Just PM if you wish to do this. :) I would more than likely either use MyBB, or phpBB and create or customize a theme to fit the forum. You will not need to worry about ads either unless you want them as you have complete customization over the forum software.

Eh blah blah. Just PM if you want to start one up. I have lots and lots of experience when it comes to forums.

[DerBear]

I could create a forum with you. I would pay for hosting, as I would use the hosting I already own which has more than enough space etc. And I could pay for the domain name. Just PM if you wish to do this. :) I would more than likely either use MyBB, or phpBB and create or customize a theme to fit the forum. You will not need to worry about ads either unless you want them as you have complete customization over the forum software.

Eh blah blah. Just PM if you want to start one up. I have lots and lots of experience when it comes to forums.

Thanks for the really good offer but...I kinda just want to go solo as I woul d prefer to do this.

but thanks for the offer

[Infidelitas]

Seeing this thread, I have decided to make my own forum...I just have to work out how to do it all now :P

[Jess]

Seeing this thread, I have decided to make my own forum...I just have to work out how to do it all now :P

not that hard. I had trouble at first. if you need assistance, feel free to ask me. I'm kinda bad at explaining though. but I'll try. or you can get a more experienced person :P

[Infidelitas]

not that hard. I had trouble at first. if you need assistance, feel free to ask me. I'm kinda bad at explaining though. but I'll try. or you can get a more experienced person :P

My x10 hosting account is still pending. Its taken three hours so far. But that would be good :D