vBulletin Purchase

daboss

I just bought a copy of vBulletin at USD 160 through Worldpay. It says there that it takes 24 hours to get the order processed - even though Worldpay has taken my money - I think this policy sucks!

Also, when the credit card transaction was successful, the thank you screen appeared and that's it - no info on what to do next. Can someone here who has purchased vBulletin before tell me what to expect next? Also, if there's anything I should look out for when I install vBulletin, please let me know - would be appreciated.

P, I know this forum is based on vBulletin - any suggestions, input would be appreciated

By the way, I'm getting vBulletin to start a forum for my primary and high school's alumni. Should be interesting....

cjvj

I bought a IPB license and they processed the payment in minutes...

tony

thats not that bad

my mum has a website in which she makes quite a bit each month but she has to wait 5 weeks before the money goes through worldpay before she gets it

Python

You should receive an email when the order has been verfied etc by them. then you can login t your account and download vb

daboss

Yeah.. I got the email from them and have just downloaded vB 3.0.3 - will install it later.

1. Is it difficult to install/configure?
2. Where can I buy a good skin? My budget is around USD 50.

Python

1. No, its extremely easy to install...Just gotta follow the steps
2. do a search on google. i forgot what the actual url's are

CannonBallGuy

I had a little look... http://www.vbmechanic.com/ comes up first, but only has 3 skins...
http://www.extremepixels.com/skins_vb.php Looks better but they are still only about 15 skins to choose from..
There are about 5 more at http://www.templatefreak.com/vbskins.php..

And thats pretty much it...
Although, thats more than I found when looking for skins for IPB...

Python

STAY AWAY FROM TEMPLATEFREAK.COM

never ever buy vbulletin templates from them...all they send you is one html file and then youve got to create the skin yourself....its a waste of money

CannonBallGuy

Oh yeah. Damn. For got that...
Looks like its extremepixels.com then

Python

yeah they are good.

you could of course pay a bit more and get one custom made

Forge

Is vBulletin expensive for the stuff you get with it p in your opinion? Should i get it for my site? Or ask for it for christmas?

daboss

Hmm... I've been to extremepixels.com before - all their skins are futuristic types. I'm looking for something professional/traditional since it's for my alumni's forum.

If I cannot find anything suitable, I may just stick to the standard skin with the logo changed - something like what DigitalPoints look like...

Forge

Why not just have a team change it around, Like colors.. Things like that. I would take a minimum of 3 days I would think. Post something on here asking for people to help you out. Im sure youll get some replies.

Python

I think vbulletin is deffinately worth it

Im getting used to customizing templates in vb now. For example I managed to add a whole new side panel at www.web-master-talk.com