Hello
As far as the first question you would need to go with option 2 since you need the forum setup first.
However I would not have
VB install the forum for you. If you email me at
chuck@photopost.com which is also in my signature I will give you a quote to install
VB. I can easily give you a break as they charge 130 to install their software. VBAdvanced is a free front page for your site so we could install that as well and with all 3 products you would have a ready made site.
Here is what you should do to if you want a site like the one you meantioned
1. Order
VB software for
VB
2. Order Photopost software with an install.
3. Contact me and I will give you a cheaper install price than
VB and we can install your forum.
4. Think if you want the
VB home page thing also