If I buy a new license and hire a Fiverr freelancer to migrate vbulletin 3.8, do I...?

[colenot]

Hey guys and gals,

I think I want to switch from vbulletin 3.8 to xenforo.

My question is, once I buy the xenforo license, I plan to hire a Fiverr freelancer to migrate my forums from the old vbulletin to xenforo and make sure everything works properly and customize it to my liking. Do I send them all the new xenforo files for them to upload it on my server or should I upload the files to my server directly where my forums currently live, then have them access the control panel and have at it?


(I have used Fiverr coders for many years without issue, so I am confident in outsourcing it on Fiverr unless someone here can do it for that price).

Also, my old forums have photo galleries from my old users. Do I need to buy the xenforo photo gallery extension or will my old photo galleries transfer to the new xenforo software without the need for the xenforo galleries? (No idea if these are compatible anyways).

Thanks in advance!

 

[Paul B]

Only provide the license files to a third party if you trust them not to use them for their own purposes.
Likewise for granting access to the server.

If they go on to use the files on another site, it is your license that will be at risk of being cancelled.

 

[CedricV]

Hire a trusted person from here, such as @MySiteGuy

 

[ekool]

Hire a trusted person from here, such as @MySiteGuy

Agree... get someone known and trusted here. Not Fiverr.

 

[colenot]

I went to @MySiteGuy's website and filled out the quote form about 3 or 4 days ago and still no response. Anyone else you guys recommend and what the cost is do do the migration?

Thanks

 

[colenot]

Agree... get someone known and trusted here. Not Fiverr.

I've used many highly rated people on fiver in the past without problems.

 

[Itworx4me]

@Slavik would be another person to consider

 

[HotRodCarts]

@Claudio from Todo10 can do the job and trusted 100%

 

[Miri]

If you don't want to do the job twice and spend more money and time, you should wait for @MySiteGuy 's response. He knows XenForo well and this is his job. Be patient

 

[ekool]

I've used many highly rated people on fiver in the past without problems.

No worries. I assume you came her for advice, since you asked for advice. Just giving you advice

 

[colenot]

No worries. I assume you came her for advice, since you asked for advice. Just giving you advice

I appreciate it! Yes, looking for advice and maybe even someone here to do it

 

[Alpha1]

Also, my old forums have photo galleries from my old users. Do I need to buy the xenforo photo gallery extension or will my old photo galleries transfer to the new xenforo software without the need for the xenforo galleries? (No idea if these are compatible anyways).

Get the xenforo media gallery and ask @MySiteGuy for redirection scripts.

 

[colenot]

Get the xenforo media gallery and ask @MySiteGuy for redirection scripts.

Thank you. I can't message @MySiteGuy so hopefully he sees these tags (and AndyB's message) and reaches out to me.

 

[Alpha1]

Shoot a support ticket in here:

Create ticket

driven2services.com

 

[colenot]

Shoot a support ticket in here:

Create ticket

driven2services.com

I filled out the contact form a couple of days ago, but will try this form out. Thank you

 

[Claudio]

@colenot I've just sent you a private message.

 

[colenot]

Just want to update this thread. I would like to thank all of you for your help! I chose Slavik to do the migration and he did an amazing and quick job, so thank you Slavik!

Now, time to learn how to customize it and use this admincp after being with vbulletin for about 20 yrs.

 

[TorontoJoe]

i’m looking at migrating as well and I’m trying to get all the information I can before taking the plunge. My migration would be from MyBB. Well, I understand there are many variables. I’m just trying to get a sense… If I installed the core XF on my shared host. Is there a ballpark range anyone could provide as to what it might cost to have someone perform the migration?

If it’s impossible, even to provide an approximate range, could someone suggest what information I might need to provide to get a quote?

Would it be more than a link to the website and a list of the plug-ins that I’m using?

Thanks all

 

[Digital Doctor]

My migration would be from MyBB.

The import system | Manual | XenForo

End-user documentation for XenForo

xenforo.com

There is a known bug

P

Confirmed Thread 'MyBB import results in [No message] content in posts'

Nov 3, 2023

As title.

MyBB version 1.8.36

Details in ticket/Slack.

• Paul B
• Replies: 0
• Forum: Importer bug reports

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[TorontoJoe]

The import system | Manual | XenForo

End-user documentation for XenForo

xenforo.com

View attachment 312648

There is a known bug

P

Confirmed Thread 'MyBB import results in [No message] content in posts'

Nov 3, 2023

As title.

MyBB version 1.8.36

Details in ticket/Slack.

• Paul B
• Replies: 0
• Forum: Importer bug reports

• 

This is precisely why I'm hoping to employ the services of someone who has the experience to perhaps work around any bugs.... It's just a matter of needing to know how much I may need to budget before going down that rabbit hole?