Find in forumhome template:

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above it place:

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This makes it to where it will only be called up when a guest enters the main forum page!

bad ass hack :)

I didn't say this but this integration still requires you to upload vBpopup like regular!!

The day we have to start running POP-UPS on Sportbike World is the day I shut the server down. I would never register at a site that sent me pop-ups begging me to join.

nice website sportbikeworld. congrats. :)

Thanks. :)

We plan on using your VBHome hack (and drop VBPortal) as soon as you make the pro version available. Great job on the "lite" version.

I think people need that little bit of encouragement - for my site advertisers keep it alive - advertisers want to see numbers - if 50% are inactive and just registered because of the popup that doesn't hurt the forum - we still have quality members but when it comes to choosing a place to advertise the mass of people do count - the other thing I feel is that after a member registers they become involved in the forum - I have had people tell me they were just passing through and then when encouraged to register took the chance and are now very active! Iwas against a popup too at first but the numbers don't lie!!

After visiting your site and checking out your pop-up I do have to admit that is the best looking pop-up I have ever seen. :)

My only worry is that some people might think that registration is required to just read the forum.

We are getting ready to hit 16,000 members, so I really don't think we would need this hack. But I must admit it is a good idea for smaller forums looking to build their userbase.

Yeah I agree - as soon as the forum gets a good user base I will take it off - seen your site looks great!

First, great hack ! Thanks, nakkid!

And thanks John for sharing your great reg form!

I've got some questions for you, John.

First... let's say someone's cookies expired, or they're logging in on another computer. Maybe there should be a place to login on your form. Or a little X to close it. Something.

A close ability would reduce the annoyance for non-members and members alike. A way to login (Already a member? [Username Field] [Password Field] [Login! button]) or a link to the login area would help.

Also... your colors are hard coded. I think you can use vB variables to automatically integrate your colors, so they'll automatically change should you change your forum colors. And, of course, it'd make it more of a snap for people here installing your awesome template. Heh. A bit of a selfish suggestion, I know. :)

Thanks again, guys. This is great work. Good stuff, good stuff.