What need to start a website.....
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....It would be a forum based one (don't worry, nothing similar to PH, and certainly not a PH competitor 
).
I've been given a couple of pointers from PetrolTed as to what software to use, but what else would I need?
I'm a total ammature at this
Would I need to buy my own server, and load software (eg. V Bulletin) onto this server?
Who (what companies) would be able to help me set up my own website?
How much would it cost?
Many thanks,
Darren
). I've been given a couple of pointers from PetrolTed as to what software to use, but what else would I need?
I'm a total ammature at this
Would I need to buy my own server, and load software (eg. V Bulletin) onto this server?
Who (what companies) would be able to help me set up my own website?
How much would it cost?
Many thanks,
Darren
Just set one up like the one our old friend bogush put on his site...everything done for you
See here...
www.network54.com/Forum/96157/
See here...
www.network54.com/Forum/96157/
Edited by mybrainhurts on Saturday 24th March 21:59
Easy peasy.
First off, decide what forum software you want to use. I've ran a couple over the years and currently run www.rush-junkies.com. We started using PHPBB which is free and easy to setup, very customisable etc. www.phpbb.com
Personally, I regret using it as we recently swapped over the VBulletin which is about 110 quid, but is soooo much better. The reason I regret it is transferring from phpbb to VBB isn't straightforward, and we lost quite a few people in the changeover.
Next you'll need a domain, i.e webpage and some hosting. The hosting is the storage behind the website. for the domain and hosting I used Titan who are great, never once had a problem and they're very helpful. www.titanhosts.net/hosting.htm
Which hosting package you get is up to you, but for any php based stuff you need mysql and php support, which is normally easy to get. Titan provide them both.
So once you've got that all sorted and in service you're ready to go.
Upload your forum software installer to the relevant folder in your hosting (HTDOCS if memory serves) then navigate to it in your web browser, where you should get an install screen, fire in all the details, and if you get them right you should have yourself a forum installed which you can now tinker with and setup
Hope this helps.
Stu
First off, decide what forum software you want to use. I've ran a couple over the years and currently run www.rush-junkies.com. We started using PHPBB which is free and easy to setup, very customisable etc. www.phpbb.com
Personally, I regret using it as we recently swapped over the VBulletin which is about 110 quid, but is soooo much better. The reason I regret it is transferring from phpbb to VBB isn't straightforward, and we lost quite a few people in the changeover.
Next you'll need a domain, i.e webpage and some hosting. The hosting is the storage behind the website. for the domain and hosting I used Titan who are great, never once had a problem and they're very helpful. www.titanhosts.net/hosting.htm
Which hosting package you get is up to you, but for any php based stuff you need mysql and php support, which is normally easy to get. Titan provide them both.
So once you've got that all sorted and in service you're ready to go.
Upload your forum software installer to the relevant folder in your hosting (HTDOCS if memory serves) then navigate to it in your web browser, where you should get an install screen, fire in all the details, and if you get them right you should have yourself a forum installed which you can now tinker with and setup
Hope this helps.
Stu
Previous advice is fine... thing to consider is why you're doing it. If it's just for a group of mates, etc. think about a Yahoo Group or similar (www.yahoogroups.com) and save the trouble of anything complex. If it's a business, you'll probably want to start thinking about the rest of the site OTHER than the forum. Shout if you want to throw any ideas around/want any help.
Thanks for the information and advice so far guys.
It looks like I'll have to do some reading up on websites mentioned and if I get stuck, I'll post again/email a couple of you.
After speaking with the owner of the domain/existing site, it looks like we will hopefully set up the site, and go for a relaunch later in the year
Darren
It looks like I'll have to do some reading up on websites mentioned and if I get stuck, I'll post again/email a couple of you.
After speaking with the owner of the domain/existing site, it looks like we will hopefully set up the site, and go for a relaunch later in the year
Darren
Edited by iluvmercs on Sunday 25th March 21:48
J_S_G said:
Previous advice is fine... thing to consider is why you're doing it. If it's just for a group of mates, etc. think about a Yahoo Group or similar (www.yahoogroups.com) and save the trouble of anything complex. If it's a business, you'll probably want to start thinking about the rest of the site OTHER than the forum. Shout if you want to throw any ideas around/want any help.
Well it has been started by a fella for owners of cars like mine (W124 E-Class Coupes and Cabriolets). He wants to move away from this format, to entice more members, and I'm hoping the two of us can create something better than that offered by the MSN format we're using now.
Membership would be free, and uploading members photos to albums would be a requirement - something we have on the MSN site already. We can also upload documents to the site at present.
Darren
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