Adding a forum to a website ?

[sfcuk fan]

I run a website that I would like to add a forum to. Can anyone give me a little advice as to how I need to go about this the best way but in plain english please ? The web-site is construction related ( www.diyblockpaving.com ) and is hosted by Lycos. It gets on average 40 visitors per day and I want people to be able to discuss problems or ask advice in a forum. Any suggestions please ?

 

Thanks to anyone that can help me

[Baj]

Best bet is to install phpbb. Its a lot limited than this forum, but it's free!

http://www.phpbb.com

 

THere are loads of REALLY good guides for those who arent too sure how to install it etc.

 

good luck

[JustMike]

i have used this..

 

http://www.yetanotherforum.net/

 

its free, .net version.

[Baj]

2 good solutions based on what your hosting supports. If you dont want to have to set something up, then there are plenty of free online forums around you can set up, try http://www.bizhat.com

[sfcuk fan]

Thanks for your advice guys, I will look into it a bit more this week ( when I get the time ! ) and see what I can come up with. I am waiting for a reply from my hosting provider ( Lycos ) to see what they support but I believe both php and mysql are ok.

 

Thanks again for the help