Could I have some feedback please on my forum? - Webmaster Forums UK SEO SEM Webmaster Community Forum

rhyswynne · #1 (**permalink**) 07-19-2008, 10:53 AM

Hi everybody

I've been hiring a bunch of posters for my retro games forum Retro Garden Retro Games & Vintage Video Gaming Discussion Forum, and so far I have had feedback which generally says they don't like the forum script. I'm concerned though as the paid posters have been saying "yeah, I can get you phpbb installed and integrated (for a price)" so I'm unsure whether to take their advice as it sounds to me like they're looking for more work.

Could one of you experienced forum runners have a look around it? See what you think? If I can improve it or whether I should just tear it up and go for another script.

Currently it's on bbpress, which is great, as it's very wordpress like (I hated the way I had to install ALL the plugins again after each upgrade). But I would be willing to swap.

If you could I'd be really appreciative.

tb987 · #2 (**permalink**) 07-19-2008, 11:01 AM

I haven't had a good look but if you are serious about setting up a big board I would install vbulletin - it is simply the best. They may even have an import script

I have a wordpress/vbulletin combination site - it is quite easy to integrate at the presentation layer - i.e. make them look the same.

However, vbulletin has a ton of configuration options which can be a bit overwhelming

Tony

rhyswynne · #3 (**permalink**) 07-19-2008, 12:50 PM

Thanks Tony, though I'm not sure if I'm "serious" yet with the forum (the blog is really the main source, the forum is a little extra thing for added value), and financial constraints at the moment means I'm not really wanting to invest any more money

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But will bear it in mind.

Vilice · #4 (**permalink**) 07-21-2008, 04:45 AM

I have seen you forum .I think it is good ,There is no need to tear it up .Just improve it .

darkstar_tfd_2 · #5 (**permalink**) 07-21-2008, 05:34 AM

The forum looks nice and the content type & the way they discuss seems to be similar to a gaming website.

I think it is okay like it is now.

goinspired · #6 (**permalink**) 07-21-2008, 08:46 AM

Went to your site and took a look. It's not bad. Just need more traffic

MichaelMelen · #7 (**permalink**) 07-24-2008, 06:50 AM

I also don't see any problems with the forum. I have had experience with that forum script before, there is nothing wrong with it.

FreewareFreak · #8 (**permalink**) 08-30-2008, 06:44 AM

The name throws me off a bit. It makes me think that I'm going to a gardening forum.