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How To Build A Forum Website Like Nairaland .com by kentata509(m): 7:01pm On Mar 23, 2013
Hello friends ,i would love to own a website like this for our company workers to be posting their views and comment ,have checked internet for a forum scripts,template,themes but i cant, find one like this,and i have tried using Wordpress still i cant find a template for this purpose, i will be so grateful for your information and opinion on how to go about this,a very good ransom awaits the person that will assist me .GOD BLESS YOU
Re: How To Build A Forum Website Like Nairaland .com by Javanian: 7:20pm On Mar 23, 2013
They are alot of free forum softwares online and they are not that difficult to install. Here are a few of them.

http://jforum.net/ http://www.simplemachines.org/

This is what the first one looks like when installed

http://www.gadgetslim.com/jforum

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Re: How To Build A Forum Website Like Nairaland .com by kentata509(m): 9:22pm On Mar 23, 2013
thanks for the information
Re: How To Build A Forum Website Like Nairaland .com by ToyinDipo(m): 10:13pm On Mar 31, 2013
I have an application that I developed using JSF 2.0 that I can easily adapt for such purpose, I attached a rar folder containing a sample saved web page from the application.

Re: How To Build A Forum Website Like Nairaland .com by javadoctor(m): 8:06am On Apr 01, 2013
You can build a Forum easily,what to do is identify the entities involved, in nairaland for example, an entity would be user,forum_topic,comments,the normalization would be ,1 user to many topics,and 1 topic to many comments ,ofcourse it would be a crud application with priviledges to edit,modify,delete,etc. Basically when building a database application,once your backend is solid you are good to go coding on a front end.

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Re: How To Build A Forum Website Like Nairaland .com by jamessmit(m): 2:06pm On Apr 01, 2013
If you are a programmer then just go through it and checkout the over all functionality of this website & analyze it to create a logic, and start working according to that. Otherwise give this project to other who are capable to design and develop forum as you need or just checkout forum building software/scripts which helps you create a forum.

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Re: How To Build A Forum Website Like Nairaland .com by Esiri111(m): 9:39pm On Apr 04, 2013
kentata509: Hello friends ,i would love to own a website like this for our company workers to be posting their views and comment ,have checked internet for a forum scripts,template,themes but i cant, find one like this,and i have tried using Wordpress still i cant find a template for this purpose, i will be so grateful for your information and opinion on how to go about this,a very good ransom awaits the person that will assist me .GOD BLESS YOU

You can check out phpfox(but you must be careful because Ive heard complains from it.) or community builder using joomla( I think so)
Re: How To Build A Forum Website Like Nairaland .com by DaPinkHackeR(m): 5:38pm On Oct 30, 2013
I downloaded SMF zip software as required for process of building a forum, oh yes i know that nairaland is made from this SMF software, but still i tried the installation process with 000webhost free package but seems to be displaying web version instead of phone like nairaland.com does. http://www.simplemachines.org is ideally the answer of creating a forum like nairaland but choosing a good niche will be great deal ahead of all of us, personally i want to build a forum like nairaland.com but not with the same topics of discussion like nairaland.com, no doubt you can still make it if you try coping nairaland topic of discussion if only you have the capital to sponsor your forum, you can compeat and as well beat nairaland.com.

But have in mind that almost half a year of your forum you will have to do the posting all by your self before people will start getting interest and as well posting, but i believe many will better hook with nairaland than fratanize on your forum, unless you have some thing different to offer in the long run of naija exsistence. While here is a copy of nairaland i made using a wapka.mobi site builder, this site is just for reference about what my forum will look when i finish designing.

http://cragland.tk

you can locate me @ http://9jabestbase.tk if at all interested in joining me on the research.
Re: How To Build A Forum Website Like Nairaland .com by Luna1989: 5:08pm On Oct 31, 2013
Hello all,

I am looking for a free hosting forum.
A friend tells me the best one is Forumotion http://www.forumotion.com/.
Do you know?

If you can help me it will be so great wink

Luna1989

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Re: How To Build A Forum Website Like Nairaland .com by DaPinkHackeR(m): 10:56am On Nov 01, 2013
Luna1989: Hello all,

I am looking for a free hosting forum.
A friend tells me the best one is Forumotion http://www.forumotion.com/.
Do you know?

If you can help me it will be so great wink

Luna1989
http://www.sweetland.forummotion.com is an example of a forummotion.com.
Re: How To Build A Forum Website Like Nairaland .com by Luna1989: 2:30pm On Nov 07, 2013
DaPinkHackeR: http://www.sweetland.forummotion.com is an example of a forummotion.com.

Hello,

It looks nice.
What do you think of their service?
Is it easy to use? (because i am not good at computer embarassed)

Thank's
Re: How To Build A Forum Website Like Nairaland .com by blink6(m): 12:06am On Nov 08, 2013
DaPinkHackeR: I downloaded SMF zip software as required for process of building a forum, oh yes i know that nairaland is made from this SMF software, but still i tried the installation process with 000webhost free package but seems to be displaying web version instead of phone like nairaland.com does. http://www.simplemachines.org is ideally the answer of creating a forum like nairaland but choosing a good niche will be great deal ahead of all of us, personally i want to build a forum like nairaland.com but not with the same topics of discussion like nairaland.com, no doubt you can still make it if you try coping nairaland topic of discussion if only you have the capital to sponsor your forum, you can compeat and as well beat nairaland.com.

But have in mind that almost half a year of your forum you will have to do the posting all by your self before people will start getting interest and as well posting, but i believe many will better hook with nairaland than fratanize on your forum, unless you have some thing different to offer in the long run of naija exsistence. While here is a copy of nairaland i made using a wapka.mobi site builder, this site is just for reference about what my forum will look when i finish designing.

http://cragland.tk

you can locate me @ http://9jabestbase.tk if at all interested in joining me on the research.

tas been a while since I last used smf... but, I believe they got a mobile plugin..
check for it.
and, TRUE Nl was made from it.
Re: How To Build A Forum Website Like Nairaland .com by blink6(m): 12:10am On Nov 08, 2013
Luna1989:

Hello,

It looks nice.
What do you think of their service?
Is it easy to use? (because i am not good at computer embarassed)

Thank's

we're here to help each!
2freehosting.com, or 1freehosting.com or 110mb.com or google for more.
wat kind of site u looking forward to make? I can help ya.

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Re: How To Build A Forum Website Like Nairaland .com by TheCode(m): 11:05pm On Nov 08, 2013
Re: How To Build A Forum Website Like Nairaland .com by Emyjoly55: 4:53pm On Nov 21, 2013
Luna1989: Hello all,

I am looking for a free hosting forum.
A friend tells me the best one is Forumotion http://www.forumotion.com/.
Do you know?

If you can help me it will be so great wink

Luna1989

Hello Luna1989,

I also use Forumotion http://www.forumotion.com/. it is really the best free hosting forum for me http://help.forumotion.com/
If any questions feel free to ask wink


In few click, you will be able to create a Forum.
The staff is also very helpfull smiley. You can ask for help on their Support Forum

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Re: How To Build A Forum Website Like Nairaland .com by Luna1989: 4:57pm On Nov 21, 2013
Hello

Many thanks for your advises.
I have created a Forum on Forumotion and infact, it is very easy to use cheesy

Many thanks wink
Re: How To Build A Forum Website Like Nairaland .com by DaPinkHackeR(m): 9:11am On Nov 25, 2013
Luna1989:

Hello,

It looks nice.
What do you think of their service?
Is it easy to use? (because i am not good at computer embarassed)

Thank's

Very easy to use
Re: How To Build A Forum Website Like Nairaland .com by emmyw(m): 1:09pm On Nov 28, 2013
DaPinkHackeR: I downloaded SMF zip software as required for process of building a forum, oh yes i know that nairaland is made from this SMF software, but still i tried the installation process with 000webhost free package but seems to be displaying web version instead of phone like nairaland.com does. http://www.simplemachines.org is ideally the answer of creating a forum like nairaland but choosing a good niche will be great deal ahead of all of us, personally i want to build a forum like nairaland.com but not with the same topics of discussion like nairaland.com, no doubt you can still make it if you try coping nairaland topic of discussion if only you have the capital to sponsor your forum, you can compeat and as well beat nairaland.com.

But have in mind that almost half a year of your forum you will have to do the posting all by your self before people will start getting interest and as well posting, but i believe many will better hook with nairaland than fratanize on your forum, unless you have some thing different to offer in the long run of naija exsistence. While here is a copy of nairaland i made using a wapka.mobi site builder, this site is just for reference about what my forum will look when i finish designing.

http://cragland.tk

you can locate me @ http://9jabestbase.tk if at all interested in joining me on the research.
what your facebook username?
Re: How To Build A Forum Website Like Nairaland .com by VivaLaFrans: 9:14pm On Nov 28, 2013
Nawa ooo. u guys dey try o. Iam studying computer science and am wondering when i'll be perfect in Java
Re: How To Build A Forum Website Like Nairaland .com by DaPinkHackeR(m): 12:38pm On Dec 05, 2013
emmyw: what your facebook username?

Facebook name: Crag TheUnbeatableGuru aDagBa

Twitter: @i_am_crag

Current website: http://www.splashchat.tk

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Re: How To Build A Forum Website Like Nairaland .com by cool0: 10:57pm On Oct 28, 2014
Creating a site is the most important part in web development. There are many sources now a days to create a site mostly through languages and codes. If you know languages you can very well create a site. Else you can go to some other professional and get their aid to create a site. Or if you need to create a site with your own taste without knowing any languages or programs, templates will help you. When creating a site through templates you can create a site within a day or two so that you can save time. i got the templates to build my site from http://www.thewebpole.com/hosting/website-builder2.aspx?ci=84176&prog_id=456994&pl_id=456994 purchase your website builder here In this way it is possible to get your hosting for free. With the help of template gallery you can able to design many themes as per your wish .. you can either use the templates in the site builder, or one of the scripts such as wordpress or joomla, .After checking all , I have been using this as my website builder for over two years now and have been very very impressed with them.It is cheap, but it is really professional.,you can go with them on a monthly basis .Their plan includes free email address for your website ,daily backup,free setup and software and so on.If you want to appear professional, then any cheap, reliable webdesign is the way to go. You can find excellent design for an extremely cheap price.
I hope that helps!
Re: How To Build A Forum Website Like Nairaland .com by jaldesa(m): 3:19pm On Feb 22, 2015
I have built Kenyan forum known as http://kenyachat.webkenni.com with SMF

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Re: How To Build A Forum Website Like Nairaland .com by emmyw(m): 5:28pm On Feb 22, 2015
Nairaland started with SMF,and if you have coding knowledge,you can code similar,it may not look exact but try to do something different. Check my signature.
Re: How To Build A Forum Website Like Nairaland .com by ultrazone(m): 10:38am On Mar 14, 2015
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Re: How To Build A Forum Website Like Nairaland .com by Nobody: 10:35pm On Mar 14, 2015
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Re: How To Build A Forum Website Like Nairaland .com by ayindeseyi(m): 1:49pm On Jul 22, 2015
I have built 2 forums (http://jobberguys.info and http://grabjobs.info) like nairaland with little difference, if want a website like that contact me @ p.oluseyi@yahoo.com, 08064373324. My name is Ayinde Seyi.
Re: How To Build A Forum Website Like Nairaland .com by MyParadise(m): 10:53am On May 15, 2016
I have also created a forum on forumotion.com it is pretty easy to use

you can check it up at http://www.igboists.forumotion.com/forum

one thing here is that you can customize anyhow you wish.

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