ProBoards

ProBoards is a free online forum hosting service provided by VerticalScope Inc. It is designed to cater to businesses of all sizes, as well as individuals and organizations looking to create and manage their own discussion boards. According to the vendor, ProBoards is widely used by online communities, social networking platforms, educational institutions, non-profit organizations, and hobby and interest groups.

Key Features

Simple Admin Tools: ProBoards offers an organized and user-friendly admin area with a simple layout, which the vendor claims makes it easy for forum owners to manage their community.

Theme Library: Users can choose from a wide selection of complete themes in ProBoards' theme library, allowing for easy customization of the forum's appearance, as stated by the vendor.

Plugin Library: ProBoards provides a plugin library with hundreds of user-submitted plugins, enabling users to add new functionality to their forum without requiring technical expertise, according to the vendor.

Mobile & Apps: ProBoards offers a built-in mobile view for convenient access to forums on the go. Additionally, the vendor states that ProBoards is compatible with the Tapatalk family of native apps, further enhancing mobile browsing.

Built-in Analytics: ProBoards includes built-in forum analytics that provide insights into forum activity. Users can easily track pageviews, new member registrations, and more from a single page, according to the vendor.

Social Media Integration: ProBoards integrates social media sharing options, allowing forum members to easily share links to the forum on their social networks. The vendor claims that the content is automatically optimized for sharing and displays well on social media platforms.

Search Engine Optimized: ProBoards v5 is designed with search engine optimization in mind. According to the vendor, the forum is easily searchable by search engines, which helps improve visibility and attract more users.

File Attachments: ProBoards allows users to share files with other forum members by uploading attachments directly into topic posts. This feature enables easy file sharing of various types, such as music, pictures, and documents, according to the vendor.

24/7 Support: ProBoards offers 24/7 support to its users. The vendor states that their staff is available every day of the week, ensuring that users can receive assistance and answers to their questions at any time.

Unlimited Members, Posts, & Pageviews: ProBoards does not impose any limits on the number of members, posts, or pageviews a forum can have. According to the vendor, this allows for unlimited growth and activity within the community.