How much will cost me to start a new forum?

[Laz0r]

You could also get a VPS or a dedi, it will be better if you do.

its better to start whit the small host and increase when the monthly uv is increasing and theres alot traffic

Laz0r Reviewed by Laz0r on 12th Aug 2011. How much will cost me to start a new forum? Hello, guys. I have one question. How much will cost me to start a new forum? A mean script, host, domain, just everything? How much? But, please, give me the cheapest solution... Thanks you a lot! Best Regards, Sand. Rating: 5

[Kw3rLn]

Sure, but if you can afford a VPS or dedi, why not?

[Laz0r]

Sure, but if you can afford a VPS or dedi, why not?

its a waste if you fail rather donate it to charity then

and thanks iHate for agreeing whit me ^^ lol

[DJ Norix]

Here's my opinion : $15/year (with free forum software)
$10/year for the domain
$5/year for hosting (Dhruvahosting)

[phar_masud]

HI

You can use phpbb or mybb script for warez forum...it's totally free...

domain: from namecheap.com - 1.99 to 11 USD
hosting: warez-host.com / hosting24.com - 4 USD - 70 USD

I don't suggest VPS cause for fresh webmaster, it will be little difficult to maintain forum in VPS.

[EnCiPh3r]

$11 + $3 Recurring

[Krack3r]

Ok here is my opinion
use a free Forum script i.e PHPbb, coz you get tons of templates(both free and premium)
Estimates
domain~10$
basic host ~4$
good host(4 warez)>10$

best estimates 14$
Worst estimates >20$

[sand]

Just a question... If i use free phpbb, can i put some ads in the bottom of the page?

[Bret]

You can add adverts, yes - however you must keep the copyright information etc in tact.

[0ccul7]

Domain: Get a .com - I will suggest go with Namecheap - $10/year [MAXIMUM]

Script: You can go with MyBB or phpBB, or any other script, but there is no point if you dont spend some cash on making it look good, my advice would be, get a Wordpress blog if you want to start off with. Its easy to handle and there will be no chance of spamming if you close the registration, and even then only YOU will get good hits. Start off with those free skins, if you search properly, you may even get premium ones for free. [Can count a rough $20 here, depends on which path you go for]


Host: There are hundreds of new hosts opening up every day, even here in KWWH. If you check the hosting section, you will see what I mean. Go for some one who is really a company, not some nerd sitting in front of the screen calling themselves a "company". I'll suggest go with knownsrv, as Krun!x is this guy, who'll take care of his customers individually, I have not been around him much, but I never saw anything wrong with his service for the last one and a half years I've been around

Or else, you can go with Motionite, as Ive seen they give good service too. As a person working in a data centre I can assure you, any one can give you any price for any hardware. Configs of today used to be far cheaper a year or two back. So do your home work on this the most. Take a day off, go through Google and tear it down, and make an Excel file with every detail. Coz you will be paying money for it, no one's gonna gift you a good service. Go through the threads here on KWWH and read the comments.

Hope I could help

0ccul7