SMF Video Tutorials

Simple Machines Forum - Video Tutorials was designed for beginners. Even the most inexperienced users can coast through the SMF process with this training course—it’s that simple.

We walk you through each and every step to help you set up your Simple Machines Forum, including fundamental information on:

• Simple Install
• Manual Install
• Terminology
• Features & Options
• Server Settings
• Themes & Layouts
• Customization Tips
• …and more!
   

This amazing course will teach you everything you need to know, simple as that.
 

• Video 01 - Series Intro - 06:39
  In this video you will be introduced to the entire Simple Machines Forum Video Series. In addition to having a heads-up as to what lies ahead in this video series, this video can also be a possible promotional video if you plan to resell any of these videos.
• Video 02 - Simple Install - 11:35
  In Video 02 you will see just how easy installing your new forum can be by using this method. Don't blink when you are using this method, you'll miss it – it’s that fast & easy.
• Video 03 - Manual Install - 20:12
  As the name implies, Video 03 is going to take you through the manual steps to install your Simple Machines Forum. Just as easy as the simple method in Video 02 but several more steps - we will hold your hand through every one of those steps until it is installed.
• Video 04 - Terminology - 11:18
  In this video you will learn some of the basic lingo used in the world of forums - namely Simple Machines Forum, to be precise. Some of these terms are obvious in their meaning, but some are less clear. For example, not everyone will know the difference between a “child board” and a “headboard.” This video will ensure we are all on the same page. Who knows? You might learn a new word - watch this video.
• Video 05 - SMF Setup - Features & Options - 04:46
  In Video 05 we will touch on the basic settings of your new SMF features and options section. You will learn some important tips that will save you headaches in the future.
• Video 06 - SMF Setup- Server Settings - 05:04
  Video 06 will be short & sweet because most of the server settings were created and set up when the installation took place. However, knowing where to go in case you need to make adjustments in the future is knowledge worth having, so no naptime during this video!
• Video 07 - SMF Setup- Themes & Layouts - 14:34
  In Video 07 you will learn how to change the way your forum looks by making minor changes to the CSS all the way to getting free or paid for custom themes and replacing the default theme altogether - time to let your creative side out to play.
• Video 08 - SMF Setup- Boards & Categories - 11:31
  In the next few videos you will learn how to create your forum structure. In Video 08, you will learn a great way to create & configure your Forum Boards & categories.
• Video 09 - SMF Setup- Posts & Topics - 08:17
  In Video 09 you will learn more about the setup of your simple machines forum. This video will cover posts & topics and the various options for you to consider & configure.
• Video 10 - SMF Setup- Calendar - 08:13
  In this video we will touch on the setup and options available to you in configuring the forum calendar.
• Video 11 - SMF Setup- Search - 07:35
  Video 11 will cover the different options available as well as the configuration of the forum search function.
• Video 12 - SMF Setup - Smileys - 11:11
  Video 12 touches on a serious issue that affects most of us. Yes, I'm talking about the smileys. In this video we will walk you through the settings of your forum smileys so once again there will be joy in your forum.
• Video 13 - SMF Setup- Attachments & Avatars - 11:03
  In this video you will learn the importance of the allowed extensions and how this can affect the well-being of your entire forum. You'll want to watch this one.
• Video 14 - Members Setup- Members & Member Groups - 10:10
  This video will cover a lot of ground about your Members & Member Groups. There is a boatload of info to cover, so let’s get with it.
• Video 15 - Members Setup- Permissions - 06:03
  Video 15 will cover the different options available in assigning permissions to the various members of your Simple Machines Forum.
• Video 16 - Members Setup - Ban List - 07:49
  Just as the name implies, Video 16 will show you how to keep the riffraff out of your Forum, or at least ways to help keep them in line by banning them from your forum or sections of the forum. Hopefully you will never need this info but it is better to have & not need, than to need & not have.
• Video 17 - News & Newsletters - 06:47
  In Video 17 we will cover the newsletter function of your Simple Machines Forum. This is a feature that many Forum owners do not take advantage of, but you will learn how to use your forum newsletter options so you will be able to put yours to good use
• Video 18 - SMF Packages & Modifications - 09:54
  Video 18 will introduce you to the Package Manager. Your SMF package manager allows you to add more functionality to your forum. This is just one more way that you can separate your forum from the herd of other cookie-cutter forums out there. Stand above the crowd - not in it.