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Old 10-18-2007, 02:14 PM
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Hi and welcome. It looks like that may be a Wordpress blog with a vBulletin message boards. If you like Wordpress, many hosts will have it available with a simple installation through the control panel. It is easier if you find a host that has this option. Although you can always upload them using an FTP program like Filezilla.

Basically you would need to find a web host, install Wordpress, install your message board program and then link them.

A lot of people will recommend against having a message board until you have a site receiving enough traffic to keep it going. I agree with that advice. I made the mistake of having a message board when I started my site and it is nearly impossible to keep it fresh without many visitors. So you may want to consider that as a second phase.

I hope this helps and I am sure others will be along soon with more comprehensive advice.
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