vBulletinTemplates.com Coming Soon!

[SaintDog]

After viewing the countless posts both here at over at vBulletin.com, I figured it was time to do something about it. Most of the same questions are asked over and over so I feel opening a website dedicated to template modification tutorials would be a bit of help to those in need of a tutorial on how to do something :).

Anyway, right now I am in the process of working on gathering all the current tutorials up for addition. I am going to be adding al the tutorials I can find on both vBulletin.com & vBulletin.org, as well as a few I may come up with (as well as any submissions).

Note: If any tutorial authors have a problem with me adding their tutorials, feel free to contact me and I will not add them. Credit will be given where it is do, all I am trying to do is centralize things a little more than they are currently.

Currently the website only has an introduction page, stating you can sign up for the mailing list (if you are interested in the website, I suggest you sign up as newsletter members will be the first to know about the opening of the website :)).

URL: http://www.vBulletinTemplates.com

If you are an author of tutorials and do not want yours added, please contact me at webmaster@vbulletintemplates.com

I hope everyone looks forward to the initial opening and will enjoy the new website :).

- SaintDog

[Dean C]

fantastic idea... im sure to be over there a lot ...

[Mathiau]

wicked!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[pattox2k1]

why put tutorials? you should upload template sets and styles there as well.........

[SaintDog]

Originally posted by pattox2k1
why put tutorials? you should upload template sets and styles there as well.........

The simple reason being that one of my other website's already contains styles for vBulletin for download (ie: BBAddons.com), honestly, I don't see another reason to place them on another website :) (at this time anyway).

Also, tutorials seem to play a large part with vBulletin, many many people ask for them almost everyday or something of the like. Having a certral location to obtain them would be helpful to both those that need them and those that are asked where another user could find such.

- SaintDog

[pattox2k1]

some people jus dont learn quick........why would you need a tutorial for vBulletin it is so easy to use and edit.....

[SaintDog]

Originally posted by pattox2k1
some people jus dont learn quick........why would you need a tutorial for vBulletin it is so easy to use and edit.....

People are different, some need help, some don't, either way vBullletinTemplates.com (once open) will be there to lend a helping hand when the need arises.

So far, quite a few people have found it interesting, judging by the mailing list signups ;).


- SaintDog

[snakes1100]

Excellent idea SaintDog!

[SaintDog]

Thanks - Just as an update, things are going well, although we are awaiting the author of the CMS we are using to fix a few errors before any more tutorials are added (this will save up from having to re-add them)...

- SaintDog

[JoshFink]

Which CMS are you using?

Josh

[SaintDog]

We will be using the SiteMod CMS, developed by ZaireWeb. The script itself, is not yet public as it is still in the development stage. I have known the developer for a while, which allowed me to get a pre-release copy to test out and use for my website(s). The script will cost, although a confirmation on the license cost is not yet availible.

So far, it is a really nice script, it makes things so much easier than others I have used/tested in the past.

- SaintDog

[Darren Lewis]

Excellent idea! One of the first things I did with vBulletin was to mess around with the templates. If things went wrong I could always revert back to the original (such a great feature).

[SaintDog]

Ok, since I have been getting non-stop IM's from people regarding the opening of vBulletinGraphics.com, I am going to update everyone on its progress here (so here goes):
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vBulletinGraphics is being ran by a CMS (content management system). The purpose of this is to make adding, editing, and removing articles easier and more convienent (it also saves time between adding articles).

The initial release of the website depends on the amount of time it takes to complete the CMS's programming (it is not being done by myself, we are simply beta testing it and trying to perfect it) as well as the time it takes to complete the design for the website.

It is very time consuming to have to report all the errors and make the CMS as perfect as can be (so you all can view the site without any of these errors), so any help would be appreciated. If there are any graphics designers out there (I am sure there are a few) who would like to help in designing a layout for vBulletinGraphics.com, I would be very greatful for the help.

I will try to keep everyone updates via this thread but, should you have any questions, please feel free to send them to webmaster@vbulletintemplates.com - you can also sign up for the mailing list by sending an e-mail to this address (just state in the e-mail that you would like to be added to the mailing list as well as you e-mail address you would like to have added).

Thanks to those that have already signed up and I hope every continues to look forward to the opening ;).

- SaintDog

[c-pr0mpt]

Why are you opening seperate sites for each thing? WHy not just make 1 site with all of the above?

[Brad]

im not the biggest fan of spliting the sites, one thing i always loved about ubb (waits for flames) is that for the most part, templates, gfx, code hacks, and all that good stuff is in one place, i dont wanna see soemthing like iB is doing happen to vB, i think if vB.org went into more detail with templates and all that other good stuff it would go off much better, im already reg'ed at two forums (.com and here) y make it 3,4, or 5? :), just my .2 cents, but whatever floats your boat.

[SaintDog]

@c-prompt

While it would make some sense to bring together all of the websites, I prefer to seperate them as I do not like to over-crowd the websites. Both vBGFX and vBT offer 2 seperate things, one is solely for graphics while the other is solely for template editing & editing tutorials.

@anime-loo

Neither of my websites, vBGFX or vBT have a forum in which to sign up in or for. As of right now, I really do not plan on adding a forum to each (there has already been a discussion of the problems there would be if one was brought to vBGFX within this thread). So all in all, you will not have to sign up for anything (forum-wise) on either of my websites.

- SaintDog

[Brad]

as long as its a site not ran by vB (just to split us up a bit more ;) ) i dont have a beef with it, i thought jelsoft would be backing it like they do org, my misteak, look forward to it

[SaintDog]

Nope, I own both vBulletinGraphics & vBulletinTemplates and started them because I wanted to (although I don't personally have a problem with JS).

- SaintDog

[Unknown553]

You think people are going to stop using the two official vBulletin websites? Whether you open 2, 3, 4, or however many you want to open new vBulletin sites, vB.com and vB.org are still going to be used, and will probably be used more than the site dedicated to templates or graphics or whatever, simply because vB.com/.org are official support groups.

And I don't understand the point in opening 3 different websites, you're trying to organize things right? Sounds to me like you're just making a vBulletin aftermarket support network. You initially made BBA for all bulletin board graphics and templates and hacks, which was a great idea, then you narrowed it down to just graphics and templates, and last time I checked it was just for vB (I have no idea where your at now, you changed it way too much IMO). Now your making another site just for vB graphics and another one just for vB templates...I don't get it. You're going to keep making new vB-based sites until you get one that's successful? I don't think you're making things easier by making a whole new site for every aspect of vBulletin customization, it'd be most efficient and organized to keep it in one location, and in the official support forums. But if you must open a new vB site, keep everything on one place, like the old BBA did.

[ULTIMATESSJ]

Originally posted by Unknown553
You think people are going to stop using the two official vBulletin websites? Whether you open 2, 3, 4, or however many you want to open new vBulletin sites, vB.com and vB.org are still going to be used, and will probably be used more than the site dedicated to templates or graphics or whatever, simply because vB.com/.org are official support groups.

people won't stop using the official ones to go to this one, this is like another place for help, like different brands of cola, everyone knows coke is the best :laugh: but people still drink pepsi, pretty crappy example, but oh well :rolleyes: ,i think that this will be pretty interesting, i'll definately take a look at it

[SaintDog]

@Unknown:

Last time I checked, my websites were doing pretty well, if you do not like the way I run things, do no visit my websites and do not comment on them. In what part of this thread did I ever say that people are going to drop things and stop using vBulletin.com and vBulletin.org and only use the resources availible at my website (I don't think I ever did)?

The main point of opening vBulletinTemplates.com was to organize the template modifications availible. I don't know about you, but some people don't like to have to search through many pages just to find one template modification they need/want (right now I see requests for mods, requests for help, and the mods are scattered between those).

As for BBAddons.com - last time I checked it was not just for vBulletin, not sure about you but I have been trying to add most of the more widely used boards to the website. If you think I change it way too much or do not like the way things are run, as said above, don't visit them, no one is forcing you to. As for the way the old BBA did back when it first opened, I don't see that coming back at all, nor do I want to bring it back. I have many comments saying that people like the way things are run now, better than before.

I realize that vBulletin.com/.org are both official support groups for the vBulletin forum software. Last time I checked things though, people were not really complaining about me opening either websites, in fact many e-mails have came in about not only joining the mailing list for vBT (that shows someone is interested) but what a great idea both websites are (vBGFX & vBT).

Sorry if you don't like what I am doing, but I will run them as I please. Honestly I do feel opening seperate websites will organize things more. Free & Paid should not be mixed, combining all website would be doing just that and would cause for more confusion.

- SaintDog

[xeon]

Saint Dog, I am really looking forward to the Templates site. As it stands today, I haven't seen a lot of original template work as of late, IMHO. Maybe this will generate some more released template modifications. :shrug: Seems like most template additions are requests as of late. I look forward to seeing template changes in pure form with instructions in an organized fashion. That's what I picture for the templates site after visiting both of your other sites. I will keep checking back and who knows, I might even add some of my own as I get up to speed. I think more resources for vB is a good thing, again that my $.02

[SaintDog]

Update

The design for vBT has been completed, the only thing basically holding things up is the CMS that we planned on using to manage the tutorials. Instead of displaying them page-by-page, we may be placing them up for download instead (ZIP files, you would then extract and follow the instructions in the ZIP).

If you know of any good download managing scripts or CMS's, please let me know as one or the other is needed to complete the website and add the tutorials (in other words, this is vital to the website ;)).

(yes, before anyone mentions it, I have checked HotScripts and really did not find any that functioned too well. I thought maybe someone saw something I did not ;))

- SaintDog

[SaintDog]

After taking into consideration of just how long it is going to take for the CMS vBulletinGraphics.com was going to use (probably another 1-2 months for completion at the rate it is being developed), a thought crossed my mind and I need some opinions on it.

Instead of using the CMS, I would simply use vBulletin, which most people here are familiar or somewhat familiar with (at least I should hope ;)). There would be a section on the board for submissions we receive, bug reports/support for the template mods, ect......

What do you think of things being run that way? I need visitor/use input since you all are going to be the majority using the website :)

Let me know your thought and opinions on using vBulletin & speeding up the progress (post here, PM me, or e-mail me).

- SaintDog

[Dean C]

personally i think u shudn't use vbulletin for it... i find ure interface for bbadons so useful and easy to use mate...

[SaintDog]

I like the way I did the interface for BBA, yet the database system being used leaves little for dicussion or support of the templates that are going to be added to vBulletinTemplates.com. The system BBA uses also does not leave much room for previews (whereas vBullein will allow both a before and after preview).

I would love to use the same tool as used on BBA, yet vBulletin may provide for better showing and downloading at this time, although it is still open right now :).

- SaintDog

[Dean C]

whatever happens i can't wait... vbtemplates will be a new addition to my vb faves :D..

[SaintDog]

Update

The design has been completed and has been implemented into vBulletin at this time. The next thing on the list is to work on finding more template modifications (other than the few that have been obtained as of now).

If you have made any sort of template modification and you are willing, please send them in to webmaster@vbulletintemplates.com. Just for those in question, template modifications are just that, as in they only deal with templates (no code hacking - Just need to make this clear, I don't want to give people the wrong impression).

Thanks,

- SaintDog

[Dean C]

can't wait for this...

surely u can take ppl's work off vbulletin.com (if they are posting it there that means they are willing to allow ppl to use it)

that wud get about at least 10 worthy template mods... especially xiphoids..

[SaintDog]

vBt will be opening soon, the website was released yesterday to all those who signed up for the mailing list before hand :). The remaining people who are interested will have to wait until this coming monday before they will be able to view it :).

Just to let you know, the website is very much on its way,

Regards,

- SaintDog

[Dean C]

damn... i wish id signed up :(

[plattopus]

Hey! What about those that actually sent in the template mods?! :p

I personally think that there's always room for more vB related sites... especially ones for specific aspects of development. It makes things easier to find.