Web Wiz Forums - Features

Main Features

Web Wiz Forums is undeniably packed full of features, below are just a few of the main ones.

Installation and Upgrade Wizard for easy install/upgrades
Unlimited Forums, Sub Forums, Posts, Groups, and Members
Events Calendar
Private Messaging System
Rich Text Editor - WYSIWYG Post Writing Editor
Who's Online, Birthdays, Buddy Lists, Statistics, Polls
Full RSS Support for content sharing and export of any forum, topic, and calendar events
Powerful and flexible permission system
Comprehensive administration control panel
AJAX Web 2.0 interface for improved usability
Easy to setup and get running
Generic Member Import Tool - Import members from other databases including other forum systems
Easy to setup existing member API
SEO friendly dynamically created meta tags with Title, Description, and Keywords
SEO friendly URL Rewriting for improved search engine indexing

General Features

Topics

Topic display options - Sort by Topics, Topic Starter, Replies, Views, Post Date, etc.
Active Topics - Topics containing new posts since last visit or other user defined period
Un-answered Topics - Topics with no replies since last visit or defined period
Forum and Topic Subscriptions (optional notification by RSS Feeds or email)
Forum and Topic, New Post Icon with number of unread posts using mouse over
Last Unread Post Icon - Takes you directly to the last unread post in the topic (updated in real-time)
Printer Friendly version of topics
Forum Polls - Create Topics that contains Polls which your members and visitors can vote on
Email page to friend option
Topic preview using mouse over
Admin tools for Topics - Edit, Delete, Move, Lock, Sticky, Event Date, Icon, etc.
Hot topics icons
Announcements and Sticky Topics

Posts

WYSIWYG Post Writing Editor (optional)
BBcode support - For adding extra formatting and functionality to posts
Animated Emotions
Upload and attach images and files (uses Groups Permission system)
Quick reply box with Full-Reply switch
Preview post option
Message Editing and Quoting
Report offensive or unwelcome post
Unread Post Icon - New Posts since you last visited the Topic are display with a New Post Icon
Admin tools for Posts - Edit, Delete, Move, etc.
Delete Posts - If a member has permission they can only delete their post if a reply has not been posted
Guest posting (optional) with CAPTCHA Security Code Images to prevent spamming
YouTube support for adding YouTube content
Adobe Flash support for adding Flash content
Create Event Topics both displayed as a Forum Topic and within the Event Calendar system

WYSIWYG Post Writing Editor

WYSIWYG Post Writing Editor with cross browser and platform support
Uses Web Wiz Rich Text Editor which is also available as a standalone product for your own web forms
Bold, Italic, Underline, Ordered/Unordered List, Cut, Copy, Paste, etc
Spell Checking Support
Font Colour Tool with HTML safe colour pallet
Insert/Upload Image Tool with preview window
Attach/Upload File Tool with preview window
Insert Hyperlink Tool with preview window
Paste From Word Tool
Insert Movie Tool with preview window for YouTube and Adobe Flash
Special Characters
'HTML Secure' Technology - To prevent malicious code such as XSS being posted
BBcode support - For adding extra formatting and functionality to posts (Bold, Italic, Fonts, YouTube, Flash, Images, Links, etc)
Upload Progress Bar displays the percentage of files/images uploaded, estimated time left, transfer speed, and more (Progress Bar only available if using the Persists AspUpload 3 or above upload component)

Members

Community focused member profiles
Member List with Search Tool
Member Post Search
Private Messaging System
Buddy List
Built in Email Messenger
Member Control Panel
File and Image Upload Manager
Member Birthdays shown in Forum Index and Calendar
Generic Member Import Tool - Import members from other databases including other forum systems

Calendar System

Optional community based Calendar System
Post Topics as Calendar Events and allow members to post replies to events
Weekly, Yearly, and Monthly views
Today's date highlighted
RSS Feeds of events
Events can be single day event or span multiple days, weeks, or even months

RSS Feeds

Full RSS Support - For content sharing, export, and New Post and Event notification
RSS Feeds or Forums, Topics, and Calendar Events
XSLT Style sheet - For web browsers that don't have RSS support built in

Security and ANTI-SPAM

Group and Individual User Permission System - View Forums, Create Topics, Reply, Edit Post, etc.
Anti-SPAM Tools prevent robots from posting SPAM messages
Configurable Anti-Spam Flood Control - Time span between members posts and number per hour
Private Message Anti-SPAM Flood Control - Number of private messages that can be sent per hour
CAPTHA Security Code Images - To prevent password cracking, remote form submission, and spamming
Secure login system with protection from Dictionary Hacking and Password Cracking
Email activation of new member registrations
Vetting system allows the forum admin to activate new members once they are approved
IP Address logging and blocking
Configurable bad word filter
Fully moderated Topics and Posts - Topics and Post are displayed after being approved by a moderator
Double posting of identical posts blocked
Email Domain Banning
Member Suspension
Report Post with email alerts
Password protect forums
160bit one way password encryption
Security filters - For preventing XXS Hacking and SQL Injections
Proprietary Session Tracking - Improves security and performance with support for load balanced servers, web gardens, and web farms
High security Admin Control Panel login
Regular security audits carried out to make sure Web Wiz Forums is protected from the latest threats
2 hour vulnerability patch policy - Should a vulnerable area ever be found, we aim to have a patch released within 2 hours!

Search Tools

Powerful Forum Search Engine with unique caching system for improved performance
Use quick search tool or advanced search tool for more detailed searching
Display results as posts or topics
Search individual forums, all forums, or particular topics
Search posts using keywords and/or by member
Keyword highlighter to quickly and easily find what you are looking for quicker and easier
Quick search topic tool for quickly searching posts in a particular topic

APIs

Existing Member API
Simple to implement. Can work with an existing member system and link to your own Registration, Login, and Logout pages
XML HTTP API
Very powerful API allows developers working with ASP, ASP.NET, PHP, CGI, ColdFusion, and even desktop applications to interact directly to Web Wiz Forums

Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)

URL Rewriting for pages indexed by Search Engines
(Requires Helicon Tech ISAPI_Rewrite 3 Full or Microsoft IIS 7.0 URL Rewrite Module)
URL Rewriting for Search Engine Optimised URL's that appear as static HTML files, that contain Forum and Topic Names as part of the file name
Search Engine Optimised dynamic Page Titles
Dynamically created meta descriptions and keywords for Topics using the content of the Members Posts
Dynamically created meta descriptions and keywords using the Forum Name and Description

General

Installation and Upgrade Wizard for easy install/upgrades
AJAX Web 2.0 Interface for improved usability
Active Users List including location
Skins using Cascading Style sheets
Language file for easy conversion for non-English web sites (comes with international English language file)
Forum Statistics
Dynamically created SEO meta tags for Title, Description, and Keywords
URL Rewriting for Search Engine Friendly URL's for improved indexing (Requires Helicon Tech ISAPI_Rewrite 3)
Full source code commented on each line for easy modification and customizations
Windows Authentication and Active Directory
On-line database creation tool for Microsoft SQL Server and mySQL versions

Member Features

Member Control Panel

Edit member profile
Private Messenger
Buddy List
File Manager for managing the member's file, image, and avatar uploads (uses Groups Permission system)
Email notification and subscriptions
Edit registration details
Forum preferences
Member FAQ/help files on how to use the forum

Member Profile

Community focused editable member profile
Member Avatar - Select from built in avatars, or upload or link to custom avatars
Member Information - DOB, Age, Location, Homepage, Occupation, Interests, etc.
Contact information - Email, MSN, AIM, Yahoo, ICQ, Skype, etc.
Active Statistics - Online Status, Join Date, Last Visit, Number of Posts, etc.
Search for member's posts
Custom signature
Admin and moderator comments within profile

Private Messaging System

WYSIWYG Private Message Writing Editor
BBcode support - For adding extra formatting and functionality to Private Messages
Pop-up notification when new Private Message received
Optional email confirmation when recipient reads Private Message
Inbox with Read/Unread message icon so you can see which Private Messages you have read
Outbox with Read/Unread message icon so you can see when the recipient has read the Private Message
Admin configurable Private Message store size
Bar graph to show how full the Private Message store is
Anti-SPAM Flood Control - Number of private messages that can be sent per hour, per member

File and Image Upload Manager

Member Image and File Uploading with support for uploads up to 30MB in size
Built-in Member File Manager (uses Group Permission system)
Members can manage their own uploaded files, images and avatars
Built in File Browser for browsing member's upload folder
Member can view the amount of allocated upload space they have remaining
Preview files online or download files to your own computer
File details, including file name, file type and file size
Upload new files and images from your own computer with Progress Bar
Upload Progress Bar displays the percentage of files/images uploaded, estimated time left, transfer speed, and more (Progress Bar only available if using the Persists AspUpload 3 or above upload component)
Delete old files and images

Member Forum Preferences

WYSIWYG Post Writing Editor options
Time and Date format
Time offset from that set by the Forum Admin - Time can be set to the member's own time locale
Email notification and subscriptions
Show/hide email address
Automatic login preference
Signature Editor with BBcode support and preview option
Choose whether to attach signature to message

General

Password changes require current password
Email changes require email activation if this option is enabled by the Forum Admin
Login requires Security Code Image confirmation after the 3rd unsuccessful login attempt - Prevents brute force password hacking
Terms of Conditions of use agreement

Admin Control Panel Features

Forum Administration

Create, Edit or Delete unlimited number of Categories, Forums and Sub-forums
Arrange the order of Categories, Forums and Sub-forums
Forum Options - Description, Locked, Passwords, Permissions, etc.

Full Moderation

Full Moderation - Topics and Posts are only displayed after a moderator or admin approves them (optional)
Moderators can hide suspect Topics and Posts from other members
Admin and Moderator email notification of Topics and Posts waiting approval
Unlimited moderator Groups and Members
Moderator permissions - Moderators can Edit and Delete Topics and Posts, and can also suspend members
Moderate member’s uploads: view, download and delete using the built-in File Manager
Unlimited forum admins
Email activation of new members
Admin activation of new members

Group and Member Administration

Create, Edit and Delete Groups
Group options - Group Name, Group Icon, New Member Group, Permissions, etc.
Optional Group Ladder System
Permission system, based on member, member group or forums
Add new members and change member names
Suspend new member registration
Member banning (based on member name, email address, email domain and IP address)

File, Image, and Avatar Upload Tools and Configuration

Set up a secure upload system for your members
Select which Groups have File or Image Upload permissions
Enable Avatar Uploading for Registered members
Select 'Safe Files Types' that your members can upload - Built-in protection prevents accidental granting of permission to upload 'unsafe' file types
Set maximum file, image and avatar sizes permitted to be uploaded (max size 30MB per file/image)
Set the amount of allocated file space each member has available to them for uploads
Manage your member's uploads using the built-in File Manager
Support for AspUpload, Dundas Upload, SA FileUp, aspSmartUpload and AspSimpleUpload

Forum Log Files

Text based Log Files can be configured to record errors and log actions of Admin's, Moderators and Members
Log file contains Date/Time, IP, Member Name, Action taking/Error Message
Select what actions you want recorded in log files
Log Admin and Moderator Actions - find out which moderator deleted a Topic/Post
Log Topic/Post Deletion, Hiding, Moving, Editing, etc.
Log new registrations including date/time and IP address
Records server error messages
Log file location can be configured outside of website root for improved security
New Log File created for each day using the format, 'wwf_year-month-day.log'

Forum Maintenance

Batch lock topics
Batch delete topics and posts
Batch move topics and posts
Batch delete Private Messages
Batch delete non-posting members and inactive member accounts

Import Tools

Import members from other database, including other forum systems, CMS, portals, etc.

General

Forum skin configuration
Forum statistics
Date and Time settings and formats
Bad Word Filter configuration
Configurable Anti-SPAM flood control
Email Configuration and SMTP authentication - Support for Microsoft's CDONTS and CDOSYS, JMail, AspEmail and AspMail components
Set Permissions and Configure Image, File, and Avatar Uploading - Supports uploads up to 30MB
IP Address Banning
Email Address and Email Domain banning
Check for updates tool

*Please Note:
Some of the features listed above are not available in all editions. Please see the Edition Comparison Chart to compare editions.
Some of the features listed above require additional components, filters, or modules installed on the web server. Please see the System Requirements page for more details.

Web Wiz Forums Features