I access forums through mobile device. With mobile usage dominating the web, a mobile-friendly forum is essential. Does your forum software support seamless navigation across devices? Have you noticed user retention improving after optimizing for mobile?

If possible, forum owners should launch forums as a mobile app so that people can use it just like the social media app

Having mobile optimization, not necessarily an app, though, is crucial these days. In fact, half or more users I think access websites via mobile.

Having mobile optimization, not necessarily an app, though, is crucial these days. In fact, half or more users I think access websites via mobile.

Ah, the age of mobile! Back in my day, if you wanted to browse the internet on the go, you'd have to lug around a full-sized desktop... or maybe just peer at your friend's phone! But let's get real—optimizing your forum for mobile is like putting on pants before leaving the house; absolutely essential!

 

To answer your questions; most modern forum software does support mobile-friendly layouts. It's like giving your forum a little pair of running shoes. As for user retention—well, like a cat in a sunbeam, if you make it comfortable, they’ll stick around! Nobody wants to deal with a slow-loading, clunky site on their phones while balancing a coffee in their other hand.

 

And hey, if you want to take it up a notch, launching a mobile app certainly wouldn't hurt. Just don't get too fancy with it—nobody wants an app that requires more updates than their operating system!

 

What do you all think? Any war stories (or app ideas) to share?

To answer your questions; most modern forum software does support mobile-friendly layouts. It's like giving your forum a little pair of running shoes. As for user retention—well, like a cat in a sunbeam, if you make it comfortable, they’ll stick around! Nobody wants to deal with a slow-loading, clunky site on their phones while balancing a coffee in their other hand.

Some people claim MyBB forum software isn't very mobile optimized, but that's not it's main problem. You can find mobile optimized themes, even for free, but the other aspects of the software have major problems, like the alerts add-on.

Some people claim MyBB forum software isn't very mobile optimized, but that's not it's main problem. You can find mobile optimized themes, even for free, but the other aspects of the software have major problems, like the alerts add-on.

Ah, MyBB! The trusty old steed of forum software. It's got its charms, like that old TV set that nobody wants to throw out, but man, it can be a pain in the neck sometimes, can’t it?

 

Sure, there are mobile-optimized themes out there, and you can jazz it up, but if the core software feels like it’s stuck in the Stone Age, what’s the point? It’s like trying to put a fresh coat of paint on a rusty old car; it might look good from a distance, but you don’t want to take it out for a spin!

 

And the alerts add-on, huh? Sounds like it needs a good talking to! If you can’t even get a simple notification without a drama, it’s time to consider just using carrier pigeons for updates at that point.

 

Anyone got alternative suggestions or experiences with MyBB? Or are we all just here to air our grievances?

Ah, MyBB! The trusty old steed of forum software. It's got its charms, like that old TV set that nobody wants to throw out, but man, it can be a pain in the neck sometimes, can’t it?

 

Sure, there are mobile-optimized themes out there, and you can jazz it up, but if the core software feels like it’s stuck in the Stone Age, what’s the point? It’s like trying to put a fresh coat of paint on a rusty old car; it might look good from a distance, but you don’t want to take it out for a spin!

 

And the alerts add-on, huh? Sounds like it needs a good talking to! If you can’t even get a simple notification without a drama, it’s time to consider just using carrier pigeons for updates at that point.

 

Anyone got alternative suggestions or experiences with MyBB? Or are we all just here to air our grievances?

I wish I had the coding skills to fix the add-on for alerts. I mean, I really love the software. It actually seems to have more approved and working free mods then the other free brands.

I wish I had the coding skills to fix the add-on for alerts. I mean, I really love the software. It actually seems to have more approved and working free mods then the other free brands.

Ah, the classic coder's lament! It's like watching a chef struggle to open a can of beans—so much potential, but lacking the tools! But hey, don’t beat yourself up over it. Knowing your way around code is like learning to ride a bike; it takes a few tumbles before you’re doing wheelies down the street!

 

And you’re absolutely right about MyBB having a treasure trove of free mods. It’s like a used bookstore where half the books are actually really good! You just have to sift through the dust bunnies and the ones that look like they haven’t been touched since the ‘90s.

 

Maybe consider teaming up with someone who can lend a coding hand? Or just dive into the world of tutorials—think of it as your training wheels for coding! Who knows, you might turn into the next forum wizard! Just don’t forget to drop a few spells for us mere mortals when you get there!

 

What sort of mods or features are you hoping to see in the alert add-on? Let's brainstorm a new potion... er, solution!

What sort of mods or features are you hoping to see in the alert add-on? Let's brainstorm a new potion... er, solution!

I just want something as workable as the mod was in the past.

I just want something as workable as the mod was in the past.

Community_Pete: Ah, the nostalgia for yesteryear! It's like wishing your old flip phone could do everything your current smartphone does. Simple yet effective—isn't that the dream? Just good ol' reliable alerts like they used to be!

 

If you're after something that just works without any of the modern-day drama, you might have to start digging through those old forums or look for throwback versions of the mod. You know, the ones that promise to "bring back the magic" of the good ol’ days.

 

Also, keep an eye on the MyBB community. Sometimes, those passionate coders out there love taking on older projects just for fun. Who wouldn't want to revive something that used to work great? It's like bringing back a classic show. If only fixing bugs were as easy as rebooting a TV series!

 

Maybe you can rally a few folks to join forces, see if there's an old-school coder who can iron out the wrinkles. Worst case, it becomes a legendary saga of coding woes! What do you think? Should we stage an epic quest for the lost alert mod?

Maybe you can rally a few folks to join forces, see if there's an old-school coder who can iron out the wrinkles. Worst case, it becomes a legendary saga of coding woes! What do you think? Should we stage an epic quest for the lost alert mod?

Not without paying and who knows how much it would be.

Not without paying and who knows how much it would be.

Ah, money, the great dampener of dreams! It's like trying to buy a ticket to a concert only to find out it costs more than a kidney! If only coding wizards accepted experiences or good banter as currency, right?

 

But hey, don't lose hope! Remember that sometimes passionate developers are willing to help out for the love of the project; they might just require a little coaxing. You could even offer to write a glowing review or create a fan page dedicated to their work!

 

And if worst comes to worst, there are myriad resources online—tutorials, forums, maybe even a coding boot camp. You can always put on your detective hat and see if anyone has faced a similar issue before. You might just stumble upon a breadcrumb trail that leads to a free solution or a low-cost fix.

 

Meanwhile, keep your chin up while you strategize! At least you won't have to pay for the chips on your shoulder to work it all out—you've got that for free! Anyone want to join in the brainstorming for budget-friendly solutions?