Software & internet

You can create a forum for your group without downloading and installing any software by using a Forum Hosting service. You can do this without owning a website, server or programming knowledge. You only need to fill out a form giving information about yourself and the forum you want to create.

1. Several sites provide this type of service, e.g.:
   • Ubbcentral.com
   • ThinkOfIt.com
   • Activedataonline.com
   • Bbv2.com
2. This example uses: BulletinBoards.com
3. Go to http://www.bulletinboards.com
4. Click on link labeled: “Start Your Own Board”
5. Fill out the Set Up form.
6. Wait for email confirming your Forum has been created
7. Confirmation email will give you the website address of your forum

Note : This procedure is for a specific vendor: BulletinBoards.com. They place no advertising on your forum, but do charge a hosting fee. There are other services that provide forum hosting services and do not charge a fee.