Giddy Rob Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 Hi, I have never created or integrated a forum into a website before so I was wondering what would be the most simple way of doing it? Is it easier to plug in a forum thats already been created (if so which one is simple and cheap?) or to just code one up myself? If I do a simple one myself how long should it take about? Rough gestimate would be great. Cheers in advance Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadTechie Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 A simple forum may take a few days to a few months.. maybe look into SMF (Simple Machines LLC) thats what this forum is, or maybe PHPBB, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orio Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 There are many free open source forums you could use. SMF (this board that phpfreaks uses) is one example. Check this comparison in wikipedia of forums: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_Internet_forum_software_(PHP) I really don't think you should start writing your own system from scratch. Why reinvent the wheel? There are so many quality and free systems out there. Just choose. Orio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giddy Rob Posted June 11, 2008 Author Share Posted June 11, 2008 thats what I thought. I am just looking at phpbb and it looks like just the ticket Cheers for the advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadTechie Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 I personally like PHPBB & SMF, InvisionPower Board is nice but at a cost.. if this thread is finished please click solved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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