What platform is CEO made with?

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Re: What platform is CEO made with?

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All right, so I downloaded the files, but it looks like I need to rent some server space and hire someone to install it. And I need to buy a domain name. Is that right?

I imagined that it might be self-functional but it seems that it will take a few extra steps.

Please inform.
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yes, that's right.
stay away from godaddy, bluehost and top tier hosts.
I like innohosting.
register your name with the same company you host with- it make dns easier.
buy your ssl at signup.
you can install phpbb yourself.
you will need to if you are going to admin it.
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daeum_tnaot wrote: Sun Aug 01, 2021 10:11 pm All right, so I downloaded the files, but it looks like I need to rent some server space and hire someone to install it. And I need to buy a domain name. Is that right?

I imagined that it might be self-functional but it seems that it will take a few extra steps.

Please inform.
Not saying this to be insulting but straight up: It doesn't sound like you have the (very basic) pre requisite knowledge and understanding to maintain this even if you get someone else to do the initial set up. Get a partner involved who can handle the tech side so you can just focus on the content, or find a platform with better security and more of a fool proof set up, like XenForo (which incidentally dicks all over vanilla PHP BB in every way imaginable).
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Huge market
and growing rapidly
especially with the big spending demographics
and the global opinion makers
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Re: What platform is CEO made with?

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Bubble T wrote: Mon Aug 02, 2021 1:01 am
daeum_tnaot wrote: Sun Aug 01, 2021 10:11 pm All right, so I downloaded the files, but it looks like I need to rent some server space and hire someone to install it. And I need to buy a domain name. Is that right?

I imagined that it might be self-functional but it seems that it will take a few extra steps.

Please inform.
Not saying this to be insulting but straight up: It doesn't sound like you have the (very basic) pre requisite knowledge and understanding to maintain this even if you get someone else to do the initial set up. Get a partner involved who can handle the tech side so you can just focus on the content, or find a platform with better security and more of a fool proof set up, like XenForo (which incidentally dicks all over vanilla PHP BB in every way imaginable).
Yeah, I don't have the time for the tech side of it. My interest is relatively altruistic. I've seen what this board and TOF can do to help expats which I believe is good for a country (low income developing country attracts expats that actually have some know how and makes their lives easier, bring hard currency in, like a form of FDI).

Based on your advice I should find someone who's a bit more techie, or else try XenForo (sorry I'm not familiar with the slang "dicks all over" but I assume it means that it is better than :stir: :bow: )

Thanks for keeping it straight up...
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nemo wrote: Sun Aug 01, 2021 10:47 pm yes, that's right.
stay away from godaddy, bluehost and top tier hosts.
I like innohosting.
register your name with the same company you host with- it make dns easier.
buy your ssl at signup.
you can install phpbb yourself.
you will need to if you are going to admin it.
Thanks, I'll try to follow your advice....
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Re: What platform is CEO made with?

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daeum_tnaot wrote: Mon Aug 02, 2021 9:34 pm Based on your advice I should find someone who's a bit more techie, or else try XenForo (sorry I'm not familiar with the slang "dicks all over" but I assume it means that it is better than :stir: :bow: )
It sounds like you'd still need someone to help you with XenForo initial setup, but iirc they actually offer that as part of the package if you pay a bit more when you sign up. It is indeed an incomparably better platform and a much nicer experience from an end user's perspective (pages are dynamic, you can see new posts as they happen without refreshing the page and stuff), but like most things worth having in life it costs money.
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Re: What platform is CEO made with?

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Thanks everyone for their answers so far... You're being very helpful.

Can someone tell me if I wanted to contract out the installment of this phpbb software, what kind of cost would I be looking at?

Would I also need to hire someone to do some kind of monthly maintenance cost?
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daeum_tnaot wrote: Wed Aug 04, 2021 8:52 pm Thanks everyone for their answers so far... You're being very helpful.

Can someone tell me if I wanted to contract out the installment of this phpbb software, what kind of cost would I be looking at?

Would I also need to hire someone to do some kind of monthly maintenance cost?
Monthly maintenance is not necessary, as long as the hosting environment is setup properly it should stay that way for lengthy periods. Managed hosting however I think would be a requirement, so you are looking at a monthly cost for hosting + support. Unfortunately cannot recommend a host. But in your case a starter package would be enough so no crazy fees.

You're also looking at a yearly cost for the domain name. Below 10 bucks, and if you use a registrar like Namesilo you get domain privacy included in the price.

That's it, you do not need to pay for SSL. Your managed host will be able to get a certificate for free using Let's Encrypt. They will also install phpBB for you, but the part of configuring and styling it you will have to take care of.
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Re: What platform is CEO made with?

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ItWasntMe wrote: Thu Aug 05, 2021 10:56 am
daeum_tnaot wrote: Wed Aug 04, 2021 8:52 pm Thanks everyone for their answers so far... You're being very helpful.

Can someone tell me if I wanted to contract out the installment of this phpbb software, what kind of cost would I be looking at?

Would I also need to hire someone to do some kind of monthly maintenance cost?
Monthly maintenance is not necessary, as long as the hosting environment is setup properly it should stay that way for lengthy periods. Managed hosting however I think would be a requirement, so you are looking at a monthly cost for hosting + support. Unfortunately cannot recommend a host. But in your case a starter package would be enough so no crazy fees.

You're also looking at a yearly cost for the domain name. Below 10 bucks, and if you use a registrar like Namesilo you get domain privacy included in the price.

That's it, you do not need to pay for SSL. Your managed host will be able to get a certificate for free using Let's Encrypt. They will also install phpBB for you, but the part of configuring and styling it you will have to take care of.
Great, that's very helpful. I see. I will check out some hosting companies and ask them to ensure that they can install phpBB. Thanks for your helpful reply.
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