So you want to know how to make a message board forum?

Well I hope you've got a domain name in mind because this isn't going to take long at all.

(Note: If you are a visual learner at the end of this post you will find a Video Tutorial, Outlining the complete process--basically I build a forum and you can follow along)

Things You Will Need In Order To Make Your Own Forums

• A spare 10-20 minutes
• $10 for a domain name
• $0.01 For hosting using my coupon jimmybee01
• Hostgator will then charge $7.95 a month for unlimited domains
• ?????
• Profit!

Lets Get Started...First things first.

Step 1. Register Your Domain

• Once you have chosen your what you would like to call your forums head on over to GoDaddy and purchase your domain name of choice.

• This is a very simple process but if you get stuck you can refer to my GoDaddy Tutorial.

• After we have completed our domain name registration we will need to get hosting.

 Step 2. Getting Web Hosting'

• As has been mentioned earlier, using HostGator which I use for my personal websites you can get your first month of hosting for 1cent using my promo code: jimmybee01

• If you would like a walkthrough this process -- check out my HostGator Tutorial.

Step 3. Installing Your Forum

The good news is that...

• HostGator allows you to install a forum management system with the click of a button!