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I have created a site using Cutesite Builder but there is no way I can find how to add a page where people can leave their comments (via me first of all I guess) like a Forum. Any help how to do so would be appreciated. Can anyone give me code or advice where to get it?
Thanks, Tez

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Several good directions already appear in the thread: pushed the “install a full forum on a host that supports server‑side code,” noted commercial (paid) options, and and suggested hosted/embedded boards or simple link/embed approaches. Below are concise, practical next steps and a tiny example for the case where you can run a little server code.

Full forum (best if your host supports PHP/MySQL)

  • Confirm hosting supports server‑side scripts and a database (check control panel or phpinfo).
  • Typical steps: create a database, upload forum files via FTP, run the web installer, secure the config file, set writable directories correctly, then enable spam controls and email verification.
  • Troubleshooting: DB connection errors usually mean wrong credentials or wrong DB host; permission errors usually require adjusting CHMOD on the upload/cache folders; check server error logs for clues.

Hosted/embedded or simple comment widget (best if CuteSite Builder won’t run server code)

  • Use an embeddable comment widget or a hosted board and either link to it or embed via iframe/JS. Branded hosted boards are easiest but check terms and search/API support if you need integrated site search.

Minimal self‑hosted comment example (not production‑ready — for learning)

<form method="post" action="post_comment.php">
  <input name="name" maxlength="80" placeholder="Name" />
  <textarea name="message" maxlength="2000" placeholder="Comment"></textarea>
  <input type="hidden" name="honeypot" value="" />
  <button type="submit">Post</button>
</form>
<?php
// post_comment.php (minimal)
if ($_SERVER['REQUEST_METHOD'] !== 'POST' || !empty($_POST['honeypot'])) exit;
$name = substr(strip_tags($_POST['name'] ?? 'Anon'),0,80);
$msg  = substr(strip_tags($_POST['message'] ?? ''),0,2000);
if ($msg === '') exit;
$entry = date('Y-m-d H:i:s')." | $name | ".str_replace(["\r","\n"],[' ',' '],$msg).PHP_EOL;
$fp = fopen(__DIR__.'/comments.txt','a');
if ($fp){ flock($fp,LOCK_EX); fwrite($fp,$entry); flock($fp,LOCK_UN); fclose($fp); }
header('Location: /');

Security & moderation

  • Always sanitize input, use a spam trap/honeypot or CAPTCHA, require moderation or registration for public boards, and back up the database/files regularly. These choices determine whether a lightweight guestbook is sufficient or a full forum is needed.

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Member Avatar for Member #46692

I have created a site using Cutesite Builder but there is no way I can find how to add a page where people can leave their comments (via me first of all I guess) like a Forum. Any help how to do so would be appreciated. Can anyone give me code or advice where to get it?
Thanks, Tez

You just need to tweak the existing code, perhaps add a little javascript snippet.

Perhaps something

Member Avatar for aboyd

Go to www.phpbb.com and download the phpBB forum software. Unzip the downloaded file, and upload the contents to your Web server. Then pull up the installer page in your Web browser, and follow the install instructions. In very short time, you'll have a forum on your site.

Another option is to use SMF. Search for Simple Machines on Google, and you should find it.

If you don't really want a forum, but just want something to let people leave you comments, then all you really need is a guestbook or contact form. At a really basic level, you can just create a mailto link, so people can send you email. For something like a guestbook script, try www.hotscripts.com.

-Tony

Member Avatar for alpha2006

You can also use vBulletin which I think is more secure and better than phpBB.
However, the drawback is that vBulletin is a paid script.

Member Avatar for nenya

Also with phpBB you need to check that you host with support the phpBB pages. If not, may I reckonmend - they'll provide you with a board that you can maintain and you can link the free board to your site with a hyperlink.

Member Avatar for mrebeler87

Also with phpBB you need to check that you host with support the phpBB pages. If not, may I reckonmend - they'll provide you with a board that you can maintain and you can link the free board to your site with a hyperlink.

Can you also have a search on your web page linked to the page on freebulletinboards so that it searches your entire forum for questions already asked?

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Can you also have a search on your web page linked to the page on freebulletinboards so that it searches your entire forum for questions already asked?

You may be able to do that "dirtily" with a form action, which loads on their site, or maybe within a frame on your site. It just depends if they would support that kind of thing, and if you had access to the URL to get it to work

Member Avatar for carmen007

try to contact vbulletin as most of the users are using their services but you have to pay them a price over yearly basis other wise phpbb will be the best choice.........

Member Avatar for David Sanders

Wrist flex's will build your Forum (Forearm) get it get it lolololol I need sleep

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