Vb Weblog by webdesign only, no hacks. Planning stage, comments welcome.
 

Hi, all. I am not a programmer, just know basic webdesign. I just spend time searching for VB-to-Weblog modifications. My idea seems different from all others. (Please correct if wrong?)

Usual idea. Operate a standard design of interactive weblog, something like Wordpress, using Vbulletin software as a base.

My idea. A new design of weblog, basically achieved by pasting a Vbulletin subforum index (or preferably just its 'titles' list) into the bottom of a standard webpage.

• The 'comments' at the bottom of each weblog post are actually a Vbulletin subforum list of thread titles.
• The 'Title' input field is renamed 'Summary.' It is enlarged so it allows enough space to get a message across, but less space than most weblog 'comments' allow.
• The 'Message' input field is renamed 'Optional Elaboration.'
• Thus, the 'comments' are kept much more brief than in most weblogs. But, anyone can click to view a full-size 'elaboration.' Then can 'comment on the comment.' Because as soon as he clicks, he has really just entered a typical Vbulletin thread.
• I.e., there is a VB subforum dedicated to each weblog post. The ability to interact within that subforum replaces the usual 'comments' listed at the bottom of most weblogs.

How to do this?

Quick-and-dirty method: on a standard .HTML webpage, use an I-frame to paste a Vbulletin subforum index at the bottom.

Ideal method: on a standard .PHP web page, use a PHP include call to paste only the 'Titles List' from the relevant subforum index.

For complete details please see my Wordpress.com weblog:
Forum plus weblog equals best weblog software.

My questions:

--Is there such a PHP include call for my 'ideal method' above? Or will this require a hack?
(Have not activated my Vbulletin for 2 years,
and as I say not a programmer, so excuse my ignorance.
Still waiting for a bit of time to get started.)

--Is there any merit to my idea? Or is it all hokey? Any alternative ideas, tips, suggestions? Thank you.

For reference:
VBjournalLite 1.1b
Bblogetin
VBdiary and Vblog
Heard about but did not study: Zoints Local.