Considering a move...

[Rose Swan]

I have a Forumotion website, and I've been poking around and looking for a new host that is FREE. I have no money, and so I want a free host.

However, as I look around on Google, I keep seeing you can't move anything from Forumotion to another host.

So, case in point, I was wondering if you lovely fellow admins could help a girl out and provide:

~Free host reccommendations that:
a) don't require a lot of coding (I still haven't learned yet! )
b) are easy to run
~How to convert Forumotion to said recommended host if possible.

Thank you so much!!!

 

[Marc]

How to convert Forumotion to said recommended host if possible.

Not sure it this works anymore, but you can always give it a try, 😉
http://www.phpbb.com/community/viewtopic.php?t=861505

Some free web hosts :

- AwardSpace.com
- FreeHostia.com
- ByetHost.com

Look for free web hosting plans at the websites listed above, 😉

 

[Austin01]

The above converter should work and for a host, I'd recommend EmpireHostings.

 

[Rose Swan]

Have you heard anything about Zetaboards? I've been seeing that pop up here and there.

 

[Connor L]

I have almost finished my forum software, if you wait a week or two to move, you could try it out :3

 

[CyberFreak]

You will not be able to import your database to Zetaboards. Not many (if any) free forum host will allow you to import a forum database. If you want to use Zetaboards, you will need to start from scratch.

Your best bet would be a free webhost but that will mean that you will need to do more work then you would on a free forum host such as software updates and add your own features etc.

 

[Fait]

I might be able to help one of my forums where once on Forumotion there is one converter that can convert topics,members and posts to your new forum system More Info is here http://www.phpbb.com/community/viewtopic.php?t=861505

And i can provide free hosting as a ftp client for about 2-4 weeks to give you a good start if you would like permanently hosting or longer then 4wks then all you need is to apply a ad up the top redirecting to a link.

As a software I Recommend http://mybb.com not much coding needed at all and its FREE with ftp/backend access

Fell Free to shoot me a pm if your interesting.

 

[Rose Swan]

I have almost finished my forum software, if you wait a week or two to move, you could try it out :3

Nothing is official yet, I'm merely kicking the idea around. I haven't even discussed it with my co-admin yet.

But you're creating your own forum software? Would you be able to import a database if I convert it with the converter linked above?

 

[Fait]

What is does is crawls your forumotion forum so Yes it does convert your old database to a newer version of your forum.

It might be abit hard to convert everything over it was for me but you can ask Some users here at FP Such as Austin or Kavin they can convert your forumotion forum for you.

PS: Whats the link to your forum?

 

[Rose Swan]

Does their conversion cost money? As I said earlier, I'm broke.

And Spudster....
www.magnoliaroleplays.forumotion.com

 

[kavin]

Does their conversion cost money? As I said earlier, I'm broke.

And Spudster....
http://www.magnoliaroleplays.forumotion.com

Last time i used the converter, it gave some error. Not really sure whether its a temporary problem or not.
I can give a try on your site. PM me if interested.

P.S:-
Since the crawler failed last time, i can't assure that it will work this time (have to give it a try). But if it works you will get the conversion done for free.

 

[CyberFreak]

Does their conversion cost money? As I said earlier, I'm broke....

It doesn't cost money HOWEVER if you can't do the conversion yourself then you may need to get someone else to complete it successfully for you and they may do it for a fee. Some people may do it for free though.