How To Create A Website Forum?

[howren]

I need help on how to create a website forum.

I don't know how to do it. But I have created many simple homepages using front page.

It looks easy to create a forum. Have a send section, then view one and a register section. Some processing to put all post into a database, and the page to retrieve the new posts. Walla.

But, I have no idea about the actual development.

Any guide anyone? Can someone create a forum in 2 weeks, once he knows
some basics?

Thanks, appreciate a reply.

[metalguy639]

Good luck with that :D I use Invision, which may be a cuss word around here and its QUITE compicated dude. :(


MP

[mark87]

Jero made his own message board, but yes, it's definately not easy!

http://www.codingforums.com/showthread.php?t=58703

[rlemon]

I don't think you realize what you are getting into.

FrontPage editing and developing forums are two totally different things.

If you are intent on learning how to create your own forums, you should first learn javascript, php, and sql.

If you just want to install some forum software that is offered free from many sites then take your pick and follow their instructions.

some free forum software:
http://www.vbulletin.com/
http://www.phpbb.com/
http://www.yabbforum.com/
http://www.invisionboard.com/
http://www.webwizforums.com/
http://www.aimoo.com/

[metalguy639]

I don't think you realize what you are getting into.

FrontPage editing and developing forums are two totally different things.



Yeah, you are opening one big can of worms there and all the worms do not match. LOL Most, at least I'm guessing most, forums run on php or something to that effect. Its not a simple throw it together in 10minutes kinda thing. I have an Invision forum and its taken me about 3 months to get it the way I want it. So 2 weeks is just a bit off the mark dude. Sorry to burst your bubble :(

MP

[rlemon]

Well, i guess two weeks isn't that far off if you know php, sql, and JS (and you want to build so-so boards) but yea, i suggest you just download one of the ones i listed above.

[trancedm]

It looks easy to create a forum. Have a send section, then view one and a register section. Some processing to put all post into a database, and the page to retrieve the new posts. Walla.


yeah i wish its that easy.. phpBB and vBulletin is the way to go...

phpBB is free but you may have to deal more with security issues but it's easy to setup and use, vBulletin is great but it will cost you $$$ and i heard the theme system isnt that good...

anyway good luck

[rlemon]

YaBB Forums are good(UI) and secure. but not easy to work with or alter.