Build an online forum in less than 1 hour

Name: Build an online forum in less than 1 hour
Rating: 3.9 (132 reviews)

Learn how to build your own online forum and how to build a huge community for your forum. NO CODE KNOWLEDGE NEEDED.

Created byZachary Matar

Last updated 9/2014

English

What you'll learn

Build an online forum within 1 hour
Learn the basics of forum and forum software
Setup a forum within 1 hour
Best hosting practices

Course content

1 section • 9 lectures • 42m total length

Course Overview and Introduction1:37
Outline what a forum is and how to build your own online community in under an hour. Choose cost-effective hosting, use free forum software, install, design, and set up categories.
Picking a Hosting Company and Domain5:54
Choose a budget hosting with cPanel, such as Beza host dot com, and select a plan for two or unlimited sites; register a domain and update its name servers.
Introduction to cPanel and Hosting Portal3:58
Access the cPanel hosting portal, log in, and explore core features like email accounts, domains, backups, and the Softaculous app installer via the getting started wizard.
How to install a forum software (MyBB)6:00
Learn to install the MyBB forum software using Softaculous in cPanel, configure the domain and root directory, create the database and admin credentials, and verify the setup.
Installing a MyBB Theme8:03
Install and customize a mybb theme by downloading it, connecting to your host with FileZilla, uploading the theme, importing it in the admin panel, and setting it as default.
Creating New Forum Sections, Categories, and Threads7:48
Create and organize forums by adding new sections, categories, and threads, manage via the admin panel, and set permissions for groups to see the forum.
Installing a 2nd MyBB Theme and Basic Configuration Settings7:16
Install a second MyBB theme via XML, upload theme files and images, configure site details and board settings, and perform maintenance, SEO, and performance checks with GTmetrix and Cloudflare.
Overall Course Review2:06
this lecture provides an overall review of building a forum with IPB, covering hosting choices, auto installers, theme installation, plugin options, configuration basics, and a peek at an advanced course.
Course Resources0:09

Requirements

Internet
PC or Laptop
Hosting (Unlimited)

Description

Learn how to build an online forum in less than 1 hour!!!

Have you ever wanted to build an online forum and start a new community of discussions on whatever topic you wanted? Well now you can.

In this course I will give you the tools to create an online forum within 1 hour or less. I give out tips and tricks on setting up your forum and the best possible methods to set it up.

What You Get:

Easy to follow, step by step instructions.
Online forum Software (MyBB)
Bunch of (MyBB) themes and designs
Personal Contact With Me
7 Days a Week Programming Support & Help

What will I need for this course?

I will be showing you how to get a cheap domain name the best and cheapest unlimited web hosting to develop your online forum site. The forum software is free and does not need to be bought.

My Goal For You:

By the end of this course my goal is for you to understand how to develop & build an online forum. Your site should be operational and customized to your liking by the end of the course.

Problems?

If you have problems following any of the lectures, let me know and I'll try to set up a live Q&A session to guide you through.

Need Additional Help?

If you are still struggling throughout the course I will personally help you to make sure you complete the course and fully understand everything as well as help you get your site up and running.

Who this course is for:

Everyone