Is it actually that easy to set up a Forum?

[pearcem]

I have no html experience and the only time I was sort of involved in a forum was watching an IT guy spend a week keep setting up a phpBB Forum and then I left that company the day he said it was ready!

Would I be able to set one up with no experience?

It will not have that many users but will be picture intensive so do I need to pay for a decent bandwidth and what is a decent bandwidth!

Thanks

[SoftWareRevue]

Most forum software is extremely easy to set up for the novice.

You don't really need to know HTML. But you do have to understand how to set up a db. And be comfortable making some simple edits.

[Lurker]

Most forum software is extremely easy to set up for the novice.
Surprisingly easy, even for me :cartman:

[Scott]

You might want to look for a host that has something called Fantastico which performs automated installs of common software.

[pearcem]

Cheers for advice, much appreciated ;)

[Jozen-Bo]

What is the difference between hosting sites that offer free forum services and paid for services? How much does a forum cost if the disadvantage of not paying is too much?

[SoftWareRevue]

Those that offer free forum services supplement that by running ads on your site. They generally limit what you can do and offer upgrades for a price. But the software is preconfigured and you don't have to worry about much of anything.

A paid service 'rents' you some space. From there, you can install forum software and have your way with it. :)

[Jozen-Bo]

Those that offer free forum services supplement that by running ads on your site. They generally limit what you can do and offer upgrades for a price. But the software is preconfigured and you don't have to worry about much of anything.

A paid service 'rents' you some space. From there, you can install forum software and have your way with it. :)

I like control, I strive for it. Control comes in many forms, and having money is one, and having a controllable forum is another.

If I paid for it, what price would you say is reasonable.
Or would you recommend using a free service? I am already on several forums that offer a free service and are filled with advertisements, which I simply ingore. Are there any humble forums services that have no advertiasments and are still free, because they are so simple?

Thanks
Jozen

[Xaurora]

It sure is easy, check out youtube for videos man..