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Best Free Forum -- Good For Seo??

Discussion in 'Content Management' started by lilquit, Aug 10, 2006.

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  1. #1
    Please tell me
    I need a good forum :)
     
    lilquit, Aug 10, 2006 IP
  2. mattmdesign

    mattmdesign Well-Known Member

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    I would buy vbulletin, it's worth it. If you really don't want to pay anything though, I'd go with phpbb and put some seo mods in.
     
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  3. lilquit

    lilquit Peon

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    #3
    $200 a year>?
     
    lilquit, Aug 10, 2006 IP
  4. klown

    klown Peon

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    um DP kinda kicks ass..

    oops admin can delete this post
     
    klown, Aug 10, 2006 IP
  5. mattmdesign

    mattmdesign Well-Known Member

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    It's $160 one time payment I believe.
     
    mattmdesign, Aug 10, 2006 IP
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    yeah or 85 a year for a leased license
     
    willstumpf, Aug 11, 2006 IP
  7. gemini181

    gemini181 Well-Known Member

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    Some people rave about a lesser know open source forum called 'Quicksilver', it might be easier on the server load than phpBB. I'm going to test it someday.
    I don't know about the SEO part though, this info would probably be at their website or forums.

    Note: About phpBB and server load.
    phpBB has a 'template cache.php' option, which is very easy to install, and supposedly can reduce server load by up to 70%. See their installation docs for details.
     
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  8. RRWH

    RRWH Active Member

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    I would recommend taking a look at miniBB - it does everything that you need.

    It is a bit more difficult to configure, but once set up it is super fast and really really easy to skin and integrate into any site.

    It is nowhere near as resource intensive as vB or PHPBB - yes, it is a bit bare-bones in terms of functionality, but there are around 20-30 addons (some free some paid) so you can setup your forums exactly how you want them. Unlike phpBB, you can even upgrade the core without having to re-install every mod you have ever made to it.

    3 strongest features are:

    Best templating system of Any forum software I have tried
    Non-destructive upgrade of customisations
    SEO friendly URLs

    Don't take my word for it, install it and see for yourself. (find it at minibb.net)
     
    RRWH, Aug 13, 2006 IP
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    Go for InvisionFree. :)
     
    blindguardian, Aug 13, 2006 IP
  10. Important

    Important Peon

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    Use MyBB with MyBB SEO Plugin

    The best combination! Although waiting till 1.2 might be better or you will need to re-design any custom skins you make.
     
    Important, Aug 14, 2006 IP
  11. Blogmaster

    Blogmaster Blood Type Dating Affiliate Manager

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    Hmm, I have bought one, and it says "expires *certain date* ...
     
    Blogmaster, Aug 14, 2006 IP
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    mattmdesign Well-Known Member

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    Did you buy the $85 leased license? If you bought the owned license, it might be the support that expires, but not the license.
     
    mattmdesign, Aug 14, 2006 IP
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    This DOES greatly reduce the server load, there is an amazing difference, but as far as the 70%, thats to be determined by someone who can figure that out :))

    But yes, phpbb is good
     
    Dark Frost, Aug 17, 2006 IP
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    Glad to hear you have good luck with that. I know about the subject, but hadn't used it much yet. :)
     
    gemini181, Aug 17, 2006 IP