Software - North Highland Way, Scotland

[FriendsoftheNHW]

I love Ivar's web site, and am wondering which software he uses. I think he told me once, but I have forgotten. We are not only doing the North Highland Way, we are doing the whole coast of Scotland in the Route of the Spanish Armada.

 

[trecile]

I love Ivar's web site, and am wondering which software he uses. I think he told me once, but I have forgotten. We are not only doing the North Highland Way, we are doing the whole coast of Scotland in the Route of the Spanish Armada.

Are you asking what the software that runs the forum is? Or looking for an app for your route?

 

[FriendsoftheNHW]

Both would be nice...!

 

[C clearly]

I am not sure what information you are looking for. Is it related to

1. Walking the North Highland Way - If so, a search on this forum reveals these threads.
2. GPS apps and tracks to follow while walking - If so, click on the "tag phones/apps/gps/maps" that has been added under the title at the top on this thread.
3. How to create and run an internet forum for people interested in extensive discussion of that route - For this, perhaps you could send a private Conversation to Ivar to ask what software he uses. Or send one to me and I might be able to help.

I hope this helps!

.

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

The source HTML for this webpage mentions Xenforo, a provider of forum software.

It is hidden though in statements like:

<div class="p-header-logo p-header-logo--image">
<a href="https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/">
<img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/2022-forum-logo.png" srcset="" alt="Camino de Santiago Forum"
width="300" height="75" />
</a>
</div>

 

[FriendsoftheNHW]

The source HTML for this webpage mentions Xenforo, a provider of forum software.

It is hidden though in statements like:

<div class="p-header-logo p-header-logo--image">
<a href="https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/">
<img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/2022-forum-logo.png" srcset="" alt="Camino de Santiago Forum"
width="300" height="75" />
</a>
</div>

that's it. Thank you so much. You are a star.

 

[FriendsoftheNHW]

I was looking for them to sponsor a forum for the North Highland Way / Scottish Coastal path project. If I do it myself, I am too well known - and anyway want to retire! Any takers? And get Vueling to sponsor them.

 

[trecile]

I was looking for them to sponsor a forum for the North Highland Way / Scottish Coastal path project. If I do it myself, I am too well known - and anyway want to retire! Any takers? And get Vueling to sponsor them.

That's not how it works. Xenforo doesn't sponsor forums. They sell software to run forums.

 

[FriendsoftheNHW]

I am not sure what information you are looking for. Is it related to

1. Walking the North Highland Way - If so, a search on this forum reveals these threads.
2. GPS apps and tracks to follow while walking - If so, click on the "tag phones/apps/gps/maps" that has been added under the title at the top on this thread.
3. How to create and run an internet forum for people interested in extensive discussion of that route - For this, perhaps you could send a private Conversation to Ivar to ask what software he uses. Or send one to me and I might be able to help.

I hope this helps!

.

Hi It is Xen Foro.. its brilliant. If you want to set up and run.. brill... I can send you all the info you want for Scotland. I am trying to retire!

 

[FriendsoftheNHW]

That's not how it works. Xenforo doesn't sponsor forums. They sell software to run forums.

Yes.. thank you for your feedback.. very kind. I just want someone to take over the Friends of the North Highland Way resource, create their own forum so we are not encroaching on Ivar and set up a similar thing with affiliate marketing etc. I am trying to retire... This would be for the whole of Scotland.

 

[C clearly]

I just want someone to take over the Friends of the North Highland Way resource, create their own forum so we are not encroaching on Ivar and set up a similar thing with affiliate marketing etc. I am trying to retire...

Thanks for this clarification. I already sent you a private Conversation, before reading your most recent post.

This post has been moved into the "Other walks around the world" forum and the title changed to include "North Highland Way - Scotland" so that it is easier for people to see the subject, and the search function will be more effective.

If sounds like an interesting project if you can find someone with a bit of computer knowledge as well as a passion for hiking in Scotland. Maybe someone reading this forum will fit the bill. Good luck!

 

[FriendsoftheNHW]

We have been on the resources page for a number of years. However, I do not want to adverise, just tell folk about the route. We are coming into winter now in the far north of Scotland. Not many tourists around now, and places closing for the winter. I would like to thank @C clearly for her help.....if any one wants to run a similar forum for Scotland, just ask.

 

[FriendsoftheNHW]

Thanks for this clarification. I already sent you a private Conversation, before reading your most recent post.

This post has been moved into the "Other walks around the world" forum and the title changed to include "North Highland Way - Scotland" so that it is easier for people to see the subject, and the search function will be more effective.

If sounds like an interesting project if you can find someone with a bit of computer knowledge as well as a passion for hiking in Scotland. Maybe someone reading this forum will fit the bill. Good luck!

Thank you... It's winter now, so a good time for someone to get up to speed.

 

[trecile]

Yes.. thank you for your feedback.. very kind. I just want someone to take over the Friends of the North Highland Way resource, create their own forum so we are not encroaching on Ivar and set up a similar thing with affiliate marketing etc. I am trying to retire... This would be for the whole of Scotland.

Is there a group of you? I do see that there is a North Highland Way website. Are you associated with that?

 

[FriendsoftheNHW]

Is there a group of you? I do see that there is a North Highland Way website. Are you associated with that?

No. That is just another web site.. not approved by The Highland Council as mine is. I am reluctant to put my link as it may be construed as advertising and do not want to upset Ivar.

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

I am reluctant to put my link as it may be construed as advertising

I don't know you, I have no affiliation with your group and I never knew about its website so I'm probably in the clear to guess that the website's URL is https://friendsofthenorthhighlandway.wordpress.com/

and do not want to upset Ivar.

Who's this Ivar person?

 

[Caroline de Wit]

I know the West Highland Way, East Highland Way, Rob Roy Way, Cape Wrath Trail etc. But I don't know the North Highland Way? Is it a new walking trail in Scotland?

 

[FriendsoftheNHW]

It is not marked yet, but it is there. There are sections which need sorting out but it is walkable. I have done it many times.

 

[C clearly]

I am reluctant to put my link as it may be construed as advertising and do not want to upset Ivar.

If we see that the website links are posted by people for the purpose of advertising a business, then we delete. However, you can see that many helpful links are posted.

In general, there is no problem with posting a URL link to a website of a non-profit organization that provides information relevant to the forum threads. Ivar is not easily upset!

It would help if you would summarize where you are coming from what your concept is, and what really you are looking for. At the moment we are having to extract information and make guesses. Maybe just a sentence or two outlining the concept, and suggesting that interested people can contact you by private Conversation.

 

[C clearly]

In general, there is no problem with posting a URL link to a website of a non-profit organization that provides information relevant to the forum threads.

I should add that if a linked blog has advertisements and commercial endorsements, that blog may be considered commercial.

I think the purpose of this thread has been achieved and we can close it. If anyone wants to create a forum for the North Highland Way, they might want to contact the OP by private Conversation.

If anyone has questions or information about the North Highland Way that they would like to share, they can start a new thread in this forum - Other walks around the world.