Ok i need an in depth answer on this becuz right now i dont really understand anything. Basically i want to open up an online forum. I have the domain name registered. Next step is a host. What do i need to look for in the host. I mean had anyone ever done a forum. I;m going to use vbulletin as the program. I think im gonna need email accounts and all sorts of things. much help appreciated. thanks.
2006-07-17 06:36:53 · 7 answers · asked by Suga 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Programming & Design
You don't need a lot of storage and you need a database. I recommend www.godaddy.com. They are the world's largest hosting company and have everything you need.
2006-07-17 06:39:56 · answer #1 · answered by BeachBum 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go with http://asmallorange.com they have great customer service as well as access to Cpanel which is great for people new to building websites. The version of Cpanel asmallorange uses includes Fantastico which automates the process of installing forums like vbulletin.
Fantistico doesn't install vbulletin but can install the following:
Blogs
b2evolution
Nucleus
pMachine Free
WordPress
Content Management
Drupal
Geeklog
Joomla
Mambo Open Source
PHP-Nuke
phpWCMS
phpWebSite
Post-Nuke
Siteframe
TYPO3
Xoops
Customer Relationship
Crafty Syntax Live Help
Help Center Live
osTicket
PerlDesk
PHP Support Tickets
Support Logic Helpdesk
Support Services Manager
Discussion Boards
phpBB2
SMF
E-Commerce
CubeCart
OS Commerce
Zen Cart
F.A.Q.
FAQMasterFlex
Guestbooks
ViPER Guestbook
Hosting Billing
AccountLab Plus
phpCOIN
Image Galleries
4Images Gallery
Coppermine Photo Gallery
Gallery
Mailing Lists
PHPlist
Polls and Surveys
Advanced Poll
phpESP
PHPSurveyor
Project Management
dotProject
PHProjekt
Site Builders
Soholaunch Pro Edition
Templates Express
Wiki
TikiWiki
PhpWiki
Other Scripts
Dew-NewPHPLinks
Moodle
Noahs Classifieds
Open-Realty
phpAdsNew
PHPauction
phpFormGenerator
WebCalendar
Extras
Language
Side menu appearance
Email notifications
Installations overview
2006-07-17 06:42:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll need to figure out how many people you are expecting. Look for a host with a good customer service record so that they can help you with problems. Look for transfer rate, because if people refresh your pages a lot to see new posts, it will add up.
Try this forum for a place to discuss hosting companies and issues
http://www.webhostingchat.com/forum/index.php
2006-07-17 06:44:51 · answer #3 · answered by Bright Light 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the best idea for you would be to hire a web programmer on contract. I've been a professional programmer for awhile now, and there are some things that you just can't learn overnight.
Good Luck
2006-07-17 07:01:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Easy answer.
Hire a professional. You are just going to bury yourself trying to learn all these things just for a forum.
2006-07-17 06:39:17 · answer #5 · answered by uqlue42 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I also recommend godaddy.com as the host. They are the most economical, reliable and secure. And they will install the bulletin board software for you. The most popular FREE bulletin board software is phpBB and SMF.
2006-07-17 11:07:28 · answer #6 · answered by Donna V 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i use http://www.bluehost.com which has some really good prices and featrues and has built in forum software called phpforum.
enjoy
2006-07-17 06:42:08 · answer #7 · answered by Paultech 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋