I have VB3 forum that has been going for years.

[lobsterpasties]

I want to move over to xenForo.
My idea would be to get a hosted option, import the VB site and then get someone to syle the new forum to match the old one.
I also have a few customisations that I will need.
Once the forum is set up and I am happy with it then I would re-import my latest database and host the forum myself.

The questions therefore are

1) Can I move/export from a hosted to a self hosting forum and take all the data/settings with me.
2) Can I hire someone to do the reskinning of the site, and where would I look for this.
3) Is there a forum similar to VB's .org that I can get additional scripts from.

 

[Paul B]

1) Can I move/export from a hosted to a self hosting forum and take all the data/settings with me.

Yes - we provide a full back up for no cost.

3) Is there a forum similar to VB's .org that I can get additional scripts from.

Right here: https://xenforo.com/community/resources/

 

[Kintaro]

2) Can I hire someone to do the reskinning of the site, and where would I look for this.

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