Does the default xenForo home page contain latest posts?

[Jon12345]

I have another forum software where I have WordPress as my root (mysite.com), and the forum home page showing the list of forum sections on mysite.com/forum.

If I buy the standard xenForo package for $140, does that mean I put WordPress on my root as before? Or does xenForo give you like a latest feeds page for mysite.com and the forum sections under mysite.com/forums?

To clarify, take this site: https://www.bigfooty.com/. The xenForo is found under https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/. So I am wondering if the xenForo package provides the home page or if it is an add-on or what.

Thanks,

Jon

 

[Paul B]

That site is using a custom home page.

It is possible to create a home page with XF - this guide explains one method: https://xenforo.com/community/resources/page-as-portal-homepage.5663/

Other options include custom development, or third party add-ons.

 

[Jon12345]

Ok, let me go ahead and order the basic package.

Given that I want the forums under mysite.com/forums, and other content under mysite.com, would you recommend I install xenforo to mysite.com/forums folder? I am not sure if the method in the link you gave allows you to install to mysite.com/forums but still then show a page in mysite.com. My intuition is telling me this is not possible as it is in the parent directory while the xenforo installation is in the /forums directory.

 

[Paul B]

If you plan to install other software in the domain root (e.g. Wordpress) then you will need to install XF in a subdirectory.

Otherwise, if you plan to use XF for the home page, install XF in the domain root.

 

[Jon12345]

Ok, ordered now.

Incidentally, the link you gave had this: "You do not have permission to view the full content of this resource."

Not sure why I was not worthy.

 

[TPerry]

Not sure why I was not worthy.

Probably simply need to link your forum username to your customer account.

And as for subdirectory, unless you use the route index, you will find that you have forum/forums on the address bar. I'd suggest doing similar to what is done here and using /community.

 

[Jon12345]

I am in two minds over whether to install under a subfolder or root. In my previous forum sites, I have left the root to WordPress, since it allows me the flexibility of choosing the content to put in there. If I put xenforo in there, I am then stuck with it. Decisions decisions.

Edit: It's lovely smooth software, by the way. Much more of a modern feel to it than my 3.8 mystery software.

 

[Paul B]

Now that you're licensed, you can post here for input from other XF owners : https://xenforo.com/community/forums/forum-management.84/

That may help you make a decision.

 

[Jon12345]

Thanks, I will give that a go.