Pretty open question.

I need to start a bulliten board asap and have never done anything like this. I have not even registered my domains. I do not even really know who to approach to ask the questions:

1. Who should I use for web hosting???
How much do I need and what do I need.
2. Who to use for registration of domains?
3. Should I go with a canned prehosted bulliten software or something that I have to manage?


Any additional insight would be great. Thanks

Robert

bulletin board would only takes a few megs of webspace, as for domain registration you could use godaddy.com or have the web host register it for you. most host will register domain at a discount if you sign up for hosting with them. Host that uses CPanel has XMB forum installation in their control panel which is pretty good.

Hi rgifford...and welcome to the forums.
Here is a link that should get you started with the fourms info.
http://forums.webhostdir.com/showth...=&threadid=2019
As far as web hosting...try to determine what your needs are and then do a search. You can always come back to the forum for feedback. You might also want to check out our offers/advert forum here, as different hosting co. have posted their special offers and you may find something there.

You will need to register your own domain name, or have your host do it for you....A good registrar is http://www.000domains.com
they charge 13.50 for a year's reg. fees, and you are able to log in to an easy interface and maintain your domain easily.
You could go ahead and register your name, and then search for your host.

Make sure you inquire with any questions beofre signing up anywhere :-))

Good Luck..