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Alright, hopefully this might teach you how to create your very own website! Also click here for domain name coupons. and such.
Tired of smfforfree, and other free forums? Want to create your own forum? This will teach you how!
Step 1: Getting a domain.
Alright, first step is to hopefully get a domain. Try going to www.godaddy.com, as they have cheap domains, there are many other websites with domains for sale too, but I just got mine from godaddy. Now there are many different coupons for godaddy, I'll just give you a few of them.
Also I'd suggest going with a .info name, as they're about 18 dollars cheaper.
Step 2: Finding a host!
Now a host is the most important thing you will need. It basically gives you access to your site. Now there are plenty of different hosting options. I would suggest getting a shared host as they are the cheapest. Now I have my site hosted by hostgator.com, as they have great prices. You could also get hosting at godaddy, siteground, 1and1, and many others. Hostgator has some coupons, so I'll post some of them.
Step 3: Setting up your site!
Alright, if your hosting and where you got your domain are the same company you won't have to worry about this.
Alright, we'll have to transfer our domains hostname! Sounds fun, well it isn't. Alright if your domain was registered at godaddy, follow the steps.
Step 4: Finding some forums!
Alright, next up we will decide what forum script we want to use. I'll give you a list of some, and there upsides.
phpbb: site: www.phpbb.com
Widely used, and great support, simple to use.
SMF: site: www.simplemachines.org
Again, widely used, very user friendly
MercuryBoard: site: www.mercuryBoard.com
Very quick, and user friendly
mybb: site: www.mybboard.net
Easy to use, not sure what else, never used it before.
There are many more, these are just some major ones.
Step 5: Uploading and installing your forums!
Alright, you will now need to upload your forums to your website.
I suggest using smartftp which can be found here: www.smartftp.com
Alright, now that it's all set up, we can begin. After you download the forum script you choose, rename the folder to "forums" also, upload it to public_html.
After it's uploaded make a new database by going to www.yoursite.com/cpanel, go to sqldatabases, and enter the database name, and your username and pass.
After that's finished uploading, go to www.yoursite.com/forums/install/install.php
Then enter the information when prompted.
Finally, go to www.yoursite.com/cpanel, and go to file manager, then click public_html, then forums, then delete the install folder.
Tired of smfforfree, and other free forums? Want to create your own forum? This will teach you how!
Step 1: Getting a domain.
Alright, first step is to hopefully get a domain. Try going to www.godaddy.com, as they have cheap domains, there are many other websites with domains for sale too, but I just got mine from godaddy. Now there are many different coupons for godaddy, I'll just give you a few of them.
Code:
OYH3 - $3 off / $6.95 any .COM (renewals too... just used it)
Danica subtracts 15% of your order
BTPS7 - 20% any order of $50 or more
OYH1 - 10% off whatever
OYH2 - $5 off a $30 purchase
BTPS4 - 10% off anything
chill1 - 10% off
chill2 - $5 off $30
chill3 - $6.95 .coms
hash1 - 10% off
hash2 - $5 off $30
hash3 - $6.95 .com registration
gdd1101c - 10% off any order of $40 or moreAlso I'd suggest going with a .info name, as they're about 18 dollars cheaper.
Step 2: Finding a host!
Now a host is the most important thing you will need. It basically gives you access to your site. Now there are plenty of different hosting options. I would suggest getting a shared host as they are the cheapest. Now I have my site hosted by hostgator.com, as they have great prices. You could also get hosting at godaddy, siteground, 1and1, and many others. Hostgator has some coupons, so I'll post some of them.
Code:
1.) Coupon Code - "iceishot" - $9.94 Off
2.) Coupon code "jury" - $9.94 Off
3.) Coupon code "hgc25" - $9.94 Off
4.) Coupon code "Hostcritique" - $9.94 OffStep 3: Setting up your site!
Alright, if your hosting and where you got your domain are the same company you won't have to worry about this.
Alright, we'll have to transfer our domains hostname! Sounds fun, well it isn't. Alright if your domain was registered at godaddy, follow the steps.
Step 4: Finding some forums!
Alright, next up we will decide what forum script we want to use. I'll give you a list of some, and there upsides.
phpbb: site: www.phpbb.com
Widely used, and great support, simple to use.
SMF: site: www.simplemachines.org
Again, widely used, very user friendly
MercuryBoard: site: www.mercuryBoard.com
Very quick, and user friendly
mybb: site: www.mybboard.net
Easy to use, not sure what else, never used it before.
There are many more, these are just some major ones.
Step 5: Uploading and installing your forums!
Alright, you will now need to upload your forums to your website.
I suggest using smartftp which can be found here: www.smartftp.com
Alright, now that it's all set up, we can begin. After you download the forum script you choose, rename the folder to "forums" also, upload it to public_html.
After it's uploaded make a new database by going to www.yoursite.com/cpanel, go to sqldatabases, and enter the database name, and your username and pass.
After that's finished uploading, go to www.yoursite.com/forums/install/install.php
Then enter the information when prompted.
Finally, go to www.yoursite.com/cpanel, and go to file manager, then click public_html, then forums, then delete the install folder.
