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Sep 16, 2009, 04:22 #1
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Best (and easiest) Forum Software?
Hi,
Can anyone advise me on the best and easiest forum software. Is their a clear market leader. SitePoint runs on vBulletin, is that the best software to use?
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Sep 16, 2009, 05:57 #2
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vBulletin is good enough, but I don't like it because of difficult and hard-to-use administration interface. Plus, it costs some money and not everyone may afford it. And IPB is easier to use, I believe.
If you need free solution, I suggest testing SMF. It's the best free forum software I have ever used!
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Sep 16, 2009, 06:02 #3
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I'd suggest either PunBB or SMF or if you'd like a simpler solution, Vanilla is lovely.
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Sep 16, 2009, 09:42 #4
SMF is probably the best free one out there. Vbulletin is amazing for its price. I've also played around with PHPBB and have had success.
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Sep 16, 2009, 10:05 #5
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I love Vanilla, it's standards compliant, simple and well crafted, though if you want something more comprehensive I do still have a soft spot for phpBB, Invision and vBullitin (which as pointed out this site uses), it really depends on what you need in a forum solution to which will suit your needs.
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Sep 16, 2009, 10:46 #6
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How easy is SMF? Is it a straight forward as something like Wordpress.
I'm looking to create a business orientated forum as a test and then potentially merge in with another site if it takes off and works. Im aiming for aroung 1,000 people but within quite a large market sector.
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Sep 16, 2009, 11:46 #7
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Sep 16, 2009, 12:16 #8
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phpBB installed with fantastico!
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Sep 17, 2009, 01:40 #9
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yes vbulletin is best and its a paid software however if you need free one then i recommend to you mybb or SMF.If you are looking for easy to use then those softwares are too easy to hack your forum
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Sep 17, 2009, 02:07 #10
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Sep 18, 2009, 09:45 #11
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if you dont take care with proper updates may face problems in vbulletein
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Sep 21, 2009, 02:56 #12
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My vote for SMF:
- since some time you can easily update in from administration panel
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Sep 21, 2009, 05:57 #13
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vbulletin all the way, simply because so many sites use it , people are already used it to ..
if you use smf people who are not computer literate will be lost
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Sep 21, 2009, 06:02 #14
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Sep 21, 2009, 11:45 #15
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If your refering to the Invision Power Boards when you mention IPB then I believe that they also cost money.
The OP needs to think carefully about how much traffic they expect to get a day. If it's low traffic, say less then 100 posts per day, can they really justify to themseleves the value/cost of a paid for forum.Community Team Advisor
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Sep 22, 2009, 02:56 #16
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Yes, IPB costs money too unless you will find trial version (the last trial was 2.0.3 if I remember right). This trial does not expire...
I still remember old words of IPB publishers - why should you pay for forum software if you can get it free? Unfortunately, it's not free anymoreDaniel, Helpdesk Leader
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Sep 22, 2009, 08:07 #17
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Sep 22, 2009, 11:24 #18
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Sep 23, 2009, 02:11 #19
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Hi,
They do not offer trial version on official site anymore, but I'm sure you can find it on various file sharing forums (using old version which was marked as trial is legal)Daniel, Helpdesk Leader
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Sep 23, 2009, 19:25 #20
PhpBB and VBulletin are the most common. PhpBB is great for a budget minded site (the software is free), but the security issues of PhpBB to require extra hardening of the installation (PhpBB has had a less than stellar record security wise).
With any software, expect to check for updates, and apply any available security patches ASAP.I am a Freelance Linux Consultant.
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Sep 23, 2009, 19:34 #21
I have used vBulletin, phpBB and SMF. If you want to spend some money go with vBulletin. The best free solution is SMF.
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Sep 24, 2009, 00:07 #22
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I have to say from my experience that if you are serious about your forum, use Vbulletin and if you want to make web site only for hobby...use PHPbb
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Sep 24, 2009, 01:58 #23
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