i m web designer and like to start a forum, do neone know about forum script that is available on the net for free, will i be able to customize its outlook.\n\nThanks
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You can customize the appearance of any forum available. I'd recommend using SMF (Simple Machines Forum) because it is more secure and (to me at least) easier to use. Of course you will need access to a MySQL database to put a forum on your website, so contact you're webhost if you don't already have one. It's also recommended that you use a Linux webhost rather than Windows because of the security capabilities.\n\nIf you need help customizing or setting up your forum, check the user boards on the forum download site. It's also a great way of seeing what they will look like generally.
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Through the Yahoo home page, go to Geocities.\nIt's an easy, fast way to start.\nOh, and FREE.
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Visit further site:\nhttp://www.editboard.com\n\nOther websites also available for starting a free forum.\nSearch google.
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Sounds like you are a candidate for either phpBB, a popular open-source forum management system or Blogger.\n\nWhile both are primarly message-oriented systems, phpBB is more geared towards a community while Blogger is more of a blogging system that can be adapted for content management.\n\nBoth of them offer plugins that allow for subscriptions.\n\nGood luck!
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You can use the geocities service. It is FREEE and easy to use, very user friendly and you will see your results immediately. Just got to Yahoo main page and look for geocities. I have included a link for you. \nhttp://geocities.yahoo.com/home/...
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Try Microsoft Live Office. You can build a website for free for a limited time, but if you move up to the $30 month it's much better. Start with free & see how it goes. I'm currently building a website there & while it's a bit of a struggle I'm sticking with it.
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If you know programming it would be simple... If not you have to get a free provider that supports that.\n\n\ntake a look at bravenet.net...\n\nThey have a free mailing list.. So people subscribe.\n\n\nIf you know how to program, you would need a:\n\ndatabase : Mysql or access or postgress or anything else\ndynamic scripting language: perl or cfm or php or asp or whatever\n\nAnd you need to create a table that has ID | name | email\nor anything of your choice  within hte database..\n\nNow you create a form in your website saying please enter your email.. It will direct to your dynamic scripting page say I use php..\n\nso in addtomailing.php I have some checking algorithms that checks if email is valid if it is valid please enter it to the database (mysql)\n\ninsert into mailtable(name,email) values ('hey','m0@camp');\n\n\nNow you have people added to your database..\n\nNow you need a nohter dynamic page that sends mail or newsletter to your mailing list.... First of all you can create a template of your news letter and then save then use the mail() function in php to send the email to each user...\n\nwww.php.net/mail\nor any other language of your chice :x\n\nSorry for talking much. .It is a simple script to do.. If you know how to program. If not just go with brave net
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There is an absolutely wonderful html editor that is 100 percent free and in my opinion is on a par with Dreamweaver.  In some ways I find it better than dreamweaver and in others Dreamweaver is better.  The program is 1stPage 2000 and you can download it at http://www.evrsoft.com/ \n\nIt has 4 levels of user interface to help teach you the program and html programming too if you are so inclined. Fully supports ALL other programming formats, CSS, PHP, ASP, XML, etc, etc.\n\nTheir new version is out now too, although it is not free.
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I have found one on bravenet if you like, give it a try.\nAdditional tools are available for design and look.\nWith 50 mb hosting space.\nCool Service.\n\nhttp://360.yahoo.com/jcbroogley
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Hello\n\nFrom your question I guess you are intending to make a CMS(Content Management System). Making one such thing from scratch is very difficult. However, there are free CMS software available. Joomla! is a free one but it might be a bit difficult if you are a newbie :(.\n\nHope this helps :)
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I got most of these tips from Lissaexplains.\n\nFirst of all, you want your forum to look memorable, welcoming, and loads fast for dial-up users. Try creative designs. \n\nAlso, encourage your members to post more and be kind to each other. If visitors see your members in friendly conversations, they're more likely to join. On the other hand, if the forum had no posts for weeks, visitors might think there's no one at the forum anymore. \n\nEven though your forum already get so many hits, perhaps it's still not enough. Try seeing how popular your site is compared to other websites at Link Popularity Check.\n\nThis is more for websites than for forums, but another tip I found is this: Sign guestbooks. A lot of webmasters are influential people and many people visit their sites. A lot of guestbooks have a place where you can put an URL, put your forum's URL there, and take the time to give the webmaster an excellent feedback. It's worth the time.
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Yes, for your own website I'm assuming. If you don't have a website and want to open a forums website, I use phpnuke. It's a pre-built webportal system designed to customize for your users to interact. You'll have to have a server to upload the file(s) to and decompress. The requirements are tomcat/mySql/php/ That's IF you want a serious forums website... Sorry if I wasn't much help though
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I paid a visit today, to see what your site is all about. Hmm..it's not a web site after all but a forum instead. You have to understand, a forum is a place for communities - one of the hardest part is to attract visitors & indirectly persuade them to become a member. Not just a member but an active member.\n\n"So, what's your forum all about? I don't know. I can't figure it out myself". Maybe this is one of the most visitors asking themselves. I took a deeper look, weighing the topics and issues. What did I find? To be honest, I've been wondering there. Where should I go?\n\nTo have a successful forum, you have to be specific. Concentrate on 3-4 issues at first. Stick to the topic until the relevant division matured. Don't just jump into unrelated topics. That won't bring you any good after all.\n\nInvite as many friends as possible. They are your excellent tool to help boosting your forum popularity. Request their help to spread the news. Give certain rank to those pioneers - something like moderators, senior mod, regional mod etc. This will make them happy.\n\nWhy..What color are you using? BLACK! Believe it or not, psychologically, most people don't prefer to spend time reading white text for long. Also, dark background will not bring up the mood. Remember that. You want them to be happy in your forum - so create the mood for them. Something preferable by you doesn't mean it suits everyone.\n\nBe specific of what your forum is all about. Games? Money making opportunities? Blog? Whatever it is, describe it clearly in the header. You must let your visitors know, at a glance, what is your forum related to. Remember, a forum needs to be self-describing; not vice-versa.\n\nThe most effective way to attract more visitors to your forum is to contact webmasters who share the same topics like yours. Request a link politely and explain why it would benefit them of having a link exchange with you. Man, your way is long ahead. Just don't give up.\n\nHope this helps.
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Take a look here :\n\nhttp://www.htmlgoodies.com/tutorials/getting_started/article.php/3479461
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1) yeah Yahoo Answers chops! but all that is available for us is the URLS. by breaking the lines you can allow the code to pass through answers!\n\n2) I read that whole javascript deal... it was overkill for what I needed. the presence api is simpler (no javascript)\n\nsee \nhttp://messageboards.aol.com/aol/en_us/articles.php?boardId=557053&func=3&channel=AIM%20Message%20Boards\n\nfor discussion of the presence api.\n\nPS\nthey have a discussion forum for each aim area!\n\nUPDATE: \n\nif you want to re-create the enitre aim experience... that's a lot of code! visit the discussion forums above!
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Of course you can. If you have an email account at Yahoo! then you can build your own web site at Geocities. You can do so at MSN Spaces, Angelfire, ..etc. Actually there are a lot of FREE hosting services on-line. Kindly, try on of the following FREE sites. After you sign up, you will find 2 ways to build up your site; by a wizard (recommended if you do not know HTML), or by an advanced way (if you know some HTML and coding). I hope you send us your web-site soon. I am sure it will be wonderful.
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Im not an expert on this and cant personally give you an answer, but the forum below is aimed at the Web Development community which may be of use to you...;