cms/forum software

Eliteoomph · 06-21-2011, 02:34 AM

I wanted to get your guys take on the different types of forum software out there.

As far as forum software goes I here that these are some of the best:

FREE

SMF
phpbb

PAID

IPBoard
vBulletin (the software used here)

CMS Forum software

wordpress
drupal
joomla

Here are some of the pluses I see of using cms forum software (from what I have read)
SEO
more templates
more admin options
modules
basically better customization

I have worked with these 3 CMS programs just a little bit and they seem a little messy to me for lack of a better word...

I also had some security problems caused by a template I installed with wordpress...

Now to the free forum software

I here good things about SMF and phpbb. They are both pretty good and very popular but I don't mind paying a little bit more to get vbulletin if I can justify the cost.

If I was to set up my forum using SMF and then down the road I decided to switch to vBulletin would this be a problem? Can I convert from one software easily to the next and still keep all my post?

so many questions...

Corrosive · 06-21-2011, 06:30 AM

We use Modx as a CMS because you simply port your HTML/CSS into it so there are no templates to hack/alter. Give it a try

As for forum software I'd pay for it if I were you. Domedia is considering moving this forum to XenForo. We had a play with it a few weeks ago and it looks very good.

Eliteoomph · 06-21-2011, 06:36 AM

Thanks! I am going to check those both out right now!

Eliteoomph · 06-21-2011, 06:43 AM

checking out the demo of xenforo now... very attractive interface!

Corrosive · 06-21-2011, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eliteoomph

checking out the demo of xenforo now... very attractive interface!

Yep, agreed. The GUI is very slick indeed.

domedia · 06-21-2011, 12:53 PM

wikipedia has a comparison of all mayor forums out there. Might be a good idea to check if you have requirements.

DWcourse · 06-21-2011, 05:42 PM

I'd be VERY interested in how things go if you do switch to Xenforo.

derickwilliams · 01-13-2014, 10:25 AM

Hi,
Thanks for all the nice updates.

06-21-2011, 02:34 AM	#1
Eliteoomph Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 168	cms/forum software I wanted to get your guys take on the different types of forum software out there. As far as forum software goes I here that these are some of the best: FREE SMF phpbb PAID IPBoard vBulletin (the software used here) CMS Forum software wordpress drupal joomla Here are some of the pluses I see of using cms forum software (from what I have read) SEO more templates more admin options modules basically better customization I have worked with these 3 CMS programs just a little bit and they seem a little messy to me for lack of a better word... I also had some security problems caused by a template I installed with wordpress... Now to the free forum software I here good things about SMF and phpbb. They are both pretty good and very popular but I don't mind paying a little bit more to get vbulletin if I can justify the cost. If I was to set up my forum using SMF and then down the road I decided to switch to vBulletin would this be a problem? Can I convert from one software easily to the next and still keep all my post? so many questions...

06-21-2011, 06:30 AM	#2
Corrosive Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bristol, England Posts: 7,103	We use Modx as a CMS because you simply port your HTML/CSS into it so there are no templates to hack/alter. Give it a try As for forum software I'd pay for it if I were you. Domedia is considering moving this forum to XenForo. We had a play with it a few weeks ago and it looks very good. __________________ Websites: www.yotocreative.co.uk \| www.clearwater-it.co.uk \| www.bristolcomputerfix.co.uk Social Media: Twitter \| Facebook

06-21-2011, 12:53 PM	#6
domedia Administrator Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 9,730	wikipedia has a comparison of all mayor forums out there. Might be a good idea to check if you have requirements. __________________ Please read this before asking for help. - New Tutorial: Define Your Site DreamweaverClub on Twitter - Ove (domedia) on Twitter - Ove A. Klykken

06-21-2011, 05:42 PM	#7
DWcourse Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 3,276	I'd be VERY interested in how things go if you do switch to Xenforo. __________________ If my answer helped, check out DWcourse.com for Dreamweaver tips and tutorials.

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06-21-2011, 06:36 AM	#3
Eliteoomph Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 168	Thanks! I am going to check those both out right now!

06-21-2011, 06:43 AM	#4
Eliteoomph Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 168	checking out the demo of xenforo now... very attractive interface!

01-13-2014, 10:25 AM	#8
derickwilliams Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 18	Hi, Thanks for all the nice updates.