I want to make my own forum software

[Shole]

I want to make my own forum software but i am not sure where to look on how to start making it.
Do you guys have any helpful websites or forums that could guide me ?

 

[Rick Ace]

Actually, that wouldn't be very recommended due to the security issues. Personally, I'd recommend that you work on modifying a existing open source software such as MyBB. You can distribute it once you make your changes, because it is open source. Of course, be courteous, and mention clearly that you used MyBB.

I mean look at Proboards.com now. It was once just a modified version of YaBB. Today it is a highly modified version of YaBB and the largest free forum host on the internet.

 

[Shole]

Actually, that wouldn't be very recommended due to the security issues. Personally, I'd recommend that you work on modifying a existing open source software such as MyBB. You can distribute it once you make your changes, because it is open source. Of course, be courteous, and mention clearly that you used MyBB.

I mean look at Proboards.com now. It was once just a modified version of YaBB. Today it is a highly modified version of YaBB and the largest free forum host on the internet.

Thanks interesting post 🙂

 

[NBK*Twitch]

Actually, that wouldn't be very recommended due to the security issues. Personally, I'd recommend that you work on modifying a existing open source software such as MyBB. You can distribute it once you make your changes, because it is open source. Of course, be courteous, and mention clearly that you used MyBB.

I mean look at Proboards.com now. It was once just a modified version of YaBB. Today it is a highly modified version of YaBB and the largest free forum host on the internet.

Proboards is no longer based on YaBB,it like zetaboards is all custom code.

As for making a forum software you would first need to have good knowledge of php and mysql.

 

[Uphoreka]

You need to have a really good knowledge of PHP, MYSQL, CSS, and HTML. This will probably be hard to just do with 1 person. You need a team.

 

[Shole]

You need to have a really good knowledge of PHP, MYSQL, CSS, and HTML. This will probably be hard to just do with 1 person. You need a team.

Yeah i got that in mind but first I have to learn a lot 😀

 

[Zenrer]

Sorry, but your definitely not going to be able to make a forum software if you need a guide to give you step-by-step instructions.

 

[Justin]

I'd do something new. No way are you going to compete with PHPBB, I say you try to incorperate social networks and forums, that's new (ish).

 

[kavin]

I'd do something new. No way are you going to compete with PHPBB, I say you try to incorperate social networks and forums, that's new (ish).

Like a bridge?
Or some sort of features like Xenforo?

 

[Justin]

I'd do something new. No way are you going to compete with PHPBB, I say you try to incorperate social networks and forums, that's new (ish).

Like a bridge?
Or some sort of features like Xenforo?

Like Xenforo, since they are the first to do it, doesn't mean they will be the last and being one of the few to start early will give you a good chance at success.

Add things like Photos, Blogs, Statuses, and don't forget that all wrap around the forum, don't just build the social features, build them into it.

 

[The Elite]

I'd do something new. No way are you going to compete with PHPBB, I say you try to incorperate social networks and forums, that's new (ish).

Many would have said that to MyBB, but now look at MyBB, it's destroying the competition, paid and free.

 

[Joshua Farrell]

What I would do first and foremost, is to make a basic css design, so that once you start doing the php and mysql work, you have something to display what you are doing in a orderly fashion. Once you have some of the design down, and the basic user and administrative permissions set up, then I would suggest starting on making it so that you can create boards and categories, and modify the source code to the design to be able to show the boards and categories. After that, other features is up to you. Though it might take awhile to do alone, considering you would be doing all the work yourself. Plus the fact that you would have to have comment fields in the coding, so that you know where to put stuff, and what does what.

 

[Uphoreka]

Even if you did make a forum software, you would probably have to compete with phpBB, SMF, MyBB, VanillaForums, etc. Try and think of something really creative to code in the software like a point system. Most of the forum software you have to install a point system, but if you make a point system a pre install mod/plugin, people might actually think about using your product. That's just a suggestion.

 

[Brad]

Even if you did make a forum software, you would probably have to compete with phpBB, SMF, MyBB, VanillaForums, etc. Try and think of something really creative to code in the software like a point system. Most of the forum software you have to install a point system, but if you make a point system a pre install mod/plugin, people might actually think about using your product. That's just a suggestion.

Having a point system won't really make users use your forum software, but it can help, you will need a good list of modifications, styles, snippets ect.

If you are actually planing on creating a forum software, work with a group of people, it's easier than by your self if you don't have much experience. Try using a framework and edit of that, will save alot of time and effort. You will also have to have alot of experience with coding, not just PHP, it's only 1 piece of the puzzle, try learn different coding lanagues, they will help make your forum software better, or, you find some one that is good at something your not and team up, split work ect. If you are planing on creating your own forum, make sure that it is all custom code, do not steal code from other softwares, it will put a bad reputation on your forums or tutorials.