vBulletin 4.x conversion... with products and mods

Bonsai Coder

Bonsai Coder

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From people who are familiar with xenForo, I would like some general impressions on the feasibility of recreating the functionality of my site using xenForo versus vBulletin as the backbone.

My site: www.bonsainut.com

Current Products:
vBulletin 4.2.2
vBadvanced CMPS with a couple custom modules
vBadvanced Links (with Thumbshots)
PhotoPost Photo Galleries

Current Mods:
PostThanks (post thank you mod)

Site works fine currently, but the writing is on the wall - I will need to upgrade the forum software in the next year; it is starting to show its age.

NEW features that I am looking for in my new platform:
(1) Improved mobile functionality.
(2) Publishing suite; blog and article support
(3) Online chat box / chat room functionality

How much of the above is currently available in xenForo, or via available mods/products? Do you see any particular technical issues moving from my current platform to xenForo (aside from those associated with a vanilla vBulletin transition)?
 
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Maru said:
Can you elaborate a little on this? What does this "links" product do?
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You can see my example page here.

The links directory product allows users to submit links to other web resources, these are moderated and if approved will show up in a directory that is sortable, searchable, etc. It is integrated with Thumbshots, so that submitting a link automatically generates a thumbnail of the front page of the linked site. It is a pretty slick product (vBadvanced made it as a commercial add-on).
 
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Bonsai Coder said:
You can see my example page here.

The links directory product allows users to submit links to other web resources, these are moderated and if approved will show up in a directory that is sortable, searchable, etc. It is integrated with Thumbshots, so that submitting a link automatically generates a thumbnail of the front page of the linked site. It is a pretty slick product (vBadvanced made it as a commercial add-on).
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I am not sure if such an add-on exists. You can search the RM, as Brogan mentioned, to see if anything suits your needs. :)
 
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Bonsai Coder said:
You can see my example page here.

The links directory product allows users to submit links to other web resources, these are moderated and if approved will show up in a directory that is sortable, searchable, etc. It is integrated with Thumbshots, so that submitting a link automatically generates a thumbnail of the front page of the linked site. It is a pretty slick product (vBadvanced made it as a commercial add-on).
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You could probably use the Showcase add-on by @Bob, it has custom fields you could add that would allow users to add URL links or other info with the submission. Also categories for sorting various things if needed.
 
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Hi, can XenForo provide me this kind of links?

vBulltin Link

example.com/forumname/ (This link is easy with route filter)

for topic

example.com/topicid-topicname/ If this link is possible than i'm ready to buy XenForo :)
 
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