Here you go Wordpress and phpBB SEO integration

soaknfused · Joined: 28 Jun 2008 Posts: 20 Location: WI, USA

It's been requested, so here you go. I only ask that you read the instructions carefully before attempting this and as always BACK UP EVERYTHING FIRST I will be available for support here and on my site. I do not claim to have authored these files, I only found/edited and or added to what was already available to make it work with current versions of Wordpress and phpBB3 as well as phpBB-SEO

I will also welcome anyone who wants to help or assist in any way as the development on the original authors site has stopped long ago.

For more information and the file download please go HERE to get it.

I do ask that any and all downloads are from the previous mentioned address so I can make sure the download is always current and updated, thank you.

dcz

Thanks for releasing this Wink

I'm sure many will be interested into it Very Happy

Maybe you should add a direct link to your blog so that user can see how the integration looks like.

++

soaknfused · Joined: 28 Jun 2008 Posts: 20 Location: WI, USA

Good point.. check out this link to see what the Blog entry point looks like. Or click on this link to see what User blog post page looks like. And just to restate something. I did not create this, I just added to, edited or modified a few files to get things to jive with the latest versions of the two products. There were permission issues with the current versions and how they talked to each other. I'm in no way an expert on this mod and would definitely appreciate someone with a pile of technical php experience to assist in supporting and continuing this great mod. If anyone is interested, shoot me a PM Smile

roxanacaz · Joined: 03 Sep 2008 Posts: 5

Hi. Just wanted to know... This means phpbb3 and wordpress share the same database, same user account for both? Thank you.

soaknfused · Joined: 28 Jun 2008 Posts: 20 Location: WI, USA

soaknfused · Joined: 28 Jun 2008 Posts: 20 Location: WI, USA

Quick update. Currently the mod is working fine for those running WP 2.6.2 and phpBB or phpBB-SEO 3.0.2. I am looking at changing a few things in the next 2 weeks which should stabilize things a bit. I am still looking for anyone proficient in php, mysql etc who would like to aid in supporting this. if you are interested, even if you can only offer 5 minutes a month, please let me know. PM me here or at linmo.org

stevefree · Joined: 16 Jun 2007 Posts: 23

This is great news. Thanks for the updates. I'm going to take a look and get right on it for one of my blogs.

That being said, I have a quick question:

My Wordpress BLOG is my HomePage where I've made it my "Portal" to my website.

What if all I want to do is install the phpbb3-seo site in my /forum directory and just Re-Use the Header and Footer from my Wordpress site?

I've figured out how to do it with an iFrame but I'm guessing there is another/better way.

Thoughts?

soaknfused · Joined: 28 Jun 2008 Posts: 20 Location: WI, USA

It depends on how proficient you are with html and css.. you can basically "clone" your blog header and footer into the overall_header and overall_footer html files for your phpBB theme.. That would be the easiest and most effective way to go about it.

tolmar · Joined: 04 Oct 2008 Posts: 1

Can you point out some steps in order to make this header/footer integration? I'm only interested in this simple solution, not like the one of WP-united.

Do the phpbb and wordpress have to be in the same directory? same database? I'm knowledgeable with html and CSS, just trying to find out what will be the quickest way to do this.

stevefree · Joined: 16 Jun 2007 Posts: 23