vBulletin

[faisj]

Hi everyone,

Who all have a vBulletin License?
I am thinking to get one but, I wonder if vBulletin is worth it?
( I did use phpBB and punbb )

I am also not so sure witch license to get.
The Owned License or the Leased License...

Is it also hard to put in mods?

/ Faisj

 

[The Equivocate]

I have one, I just don't have members access anymore because I wasn't running any sites that required a board, so I let the members access expire. It all depends on what you plan on using it for, but vB is generally gives off a more professional vibe, and I like a lot of the hacks they have. Also, they have a new Plugin feature (haven't tried it) which supposedly makes modding even easier. If I were you, I'd try the leased license for a year, and then if you want you can upgrade to the Owned license for the remainder of the Owned license price (another $85 I think, you don't have to pay the full $160 to upgrade after having the leased license for a year).

 

[Maverick]

I've used several forum software (XMB, IPB, phpBB and so forth) but when I got down and serious I took the plunged and bought an owned vBulletin license. I found the software to be so robust and easy to mod/skin that I turned around and bought a second owned license. I never had any regrets about my purchases the only thing I thought was why didn't I take the plunge sooner.

Good luck with your decision.

 

[faisj]

Thanks for the posts guys.
Are there also many skins avail for vBulletin and if yes, where can I find them?

ps. Doest vBulletin run on PHP 5 or PHP 4.3.10

 

[webfreak]

There are tons of skins available for vBulletin (as a search at a forum like this would show). Some of the top names you'll come across are:

http://www.extremepixels.com
http://www.vbstyles.com

I'd recommend downloading the test file provided by vBulletin to make sure you meet the necessary system requirements.

 

[jeter4982]

vBulletin is definitely worth it, and as to your first question, I would definitely say get the owned license, as it is well worth it, and if you decide to sell the site, it normally helps increase your selling point by quite a bit over a leased license. I would say modding is just as easy, or easier than phpBB. I haven't really done much with the other forum software, so I can't compare them. There are a lot of skins available for vBulletin, just search on Google. It runs on both versions of PHP, 4 and 5...Hope this helps!

Tom

 

[Maverick]

Here's a few more links for skins:

- http://www.vbskinworks.com/
- http://www.transversestyles.com/
- http://www.cinvin.com/
- http://www.vbdesigns.de/
- http://www.chefhost.com/index.php?page=styles
- http://www.2skin.com/
- http://www.vbtemplates.com/

There's also a free template section over at vbulletin.org.

 

[faisj]

Hi Guys,

I just bought the vBulletin (Leased License).
I am uploading the files now.

I hope you all will like my forum = )
(first lets see if everything works lol )

kind regards,

Faisj

 

[dc1pop]

If I were you, I'd try the leased license for a year, and then if you want you can upgrade to the Owned license for the remainder of the Owned license price (another $85 I think, you don't have to pay the full $160 to upgrade after having the leased license for a year).

Unfortuantly you do. I renewed by license for my site and changed it to a owned one and it was at full price. You can upgrade your license to owned 30 days after purchase for $85.

 

[faisj]

Unfortuantly you do. I renewed by license for my site and changed it to a owned one and it was at full price. You can upgrade your license to owned 30 days after purchase for $85.

Well lets give it a try for one year.
The installation was really good and everything is running fine.
But there are so many features I really want to know the basics before
I proceed with the MODS.

Ps. the forum I am making is about 24 = ) www.fox.com/24

 

[faisj]

Are there any people here on NamePros who can also 'make' skins?

I need a skin that fits 24 ( or the ctu os : P )

like:
http://www.geocities.com/ctuparking/screen.jpg

 

[dc1pop]

Go and look on vBulletin.org quite a few good skinners there.

My forum is in my signiture

 

[GTAce]

I'd also check www.talkfreelance.com - a lot of good vB talent there

 

[faisj]

Go and look on vBulletin.org quite a few good skinners there.

My forum is in my signiture

Nice looking forum!! :imho:

 

[webfreak]

Have a look at www.yourskinner.com if you want a quality custom job.

 

[faisj]

Have a look at www.yourskinner.com if you want a quality custom job.

Great THANKS (updated REP)
I just mailed them through their site.

 

[GTAce]

Yourskinner CODES skins, they dont make them

http://www.vbulletinskinz.com
http://www.vbxtra.com
http://www.vbcore.com

are some off the top of my head that will make and code a skin for you. I will warn you though, vbulletinskinz is quite expensive, not sure about the others...Like I already recommended, I'd go to talkfreelance.com and ask there. You can get a skin there for cheap

 

[faisj]

Yourskinner CODES skins, they dont make them

http://www.vbulletinskinz.com
http://www.vbxtra.com
http://www.vbcore.com

are some off the top of my head that will make and code a skin for you. I will warn you though, vbulletinskinz is quite expensive, not sure about the others...Like I already recommended, I'd go to talkfreelance.com and ask there. You can get a skin there for cheap

ohh : ( well, maby when we (me and yourskinner) start mailing.
Maby he can also advice me to someone.

The thing is, this is a personal small project for me and I don't want to
spend a real lot on this.
I will def. take a look at talkfreelance.com

 

[GTAce]

If you don't want to spent a whole lot of money on this, then a custom skin probably isn't for you...even the cheapest custom skins go for $200. You could look into paid, shared skins, but they wont have the exact design you are looking for (24)....those skins run for $30 each, on average

 

[dc1pop]

Nice looking forum!! :imho:

Thanks the desgin was orignally built for subdreamer but then ported to vBulletin now the site evolves around the vB database which is much better for when i want to change the skin :D

Just need a cms for articles....