phpBB
is a high powered, fully scalable, and highly customizable
forum software.
phpBB
has a user-friendly interface, simple and straightforward
administration panel, and helpful FAQ. Based on the powerful
PHP server language and MySQL database server, phpBB forum
is the ideal free community solution for all web sites.
What
is a forum?
Using a forum like phpBB allows users of a your website
to interact with each other by exchanging tips and discussing
topics related to your website. Forums save information
posted on a particular topic for other people to see at
any time, this creates a discussion environment. Everything
that gets posted gets read again and again. The fact that
the discussion isn't real time means that it rarely turns
into heated arguments as people are given time to research
and consider their comments before replying, this makes
for mostly high-quality discussion. Having a forum on your
website has many advantages, some of which include
- Allowing
you to increase traffic through repeat visitors.
- Allowing
you to capture email address and details of posters.
- Allowing
you to gain more creditability.
- Allowing
you to build relationship with visitors.
- Allowing
your visitors to comment and interact with each other.
Is
it easy to install?
Installation is simple, just a few clicks of your mouse.
All AUSWEB hosting packages include Fantastico
DeLuxe, which is an automated script installer, all
you need to do is add an admin username and password, then
phpBB is installed automatically and you are ready to start
adding topics to your forum.
Visitors
to my site don't speak English, is that a problem?
No, phpBB has support for different languages by installing
one of the many language packs available. There are currently
over 60 different language packs available for phpBB.
Can
I change the look of phpBB?
Yes, phpBB uses a templating system designed with ease of
use and rapid customisation in mind. There are many different
templates available for download on the internet. Templates
are separated from the PHP code so that new layouts can
easily be created or integrated with your current site design
if you have some HTML skills.
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