Jelsoft's vBulletin bought by Internet Brands

Jelsoft announces the sale of their flagship product vBulletin, the  popular community messageboard software vBulletin.  vBulletin has been sold to the US company Internet Brands.

vBulletin has recently added the Project Tools (a Project Management tool integrated into vbulletin) functionality, as well as Blogs capabilities.

A press release by James Limm, Managing Director of Jelsoft Enterprises Limited, reads:

We are pleased to announce that Jelsoft Enterprises Limited has been acquired by Internet Brands, Inc., a leading provider of automotive, travel and home-related sites and communities.

As part of a larger organisation, with more than 500 employees, Jelsoft has access to additional resources, support and business expertise which will ensure that we can continue to grow and flourish. Products will continue to be actively developed and fully supported, and as time goes on you will begin to see noticeable changes and improvements that are made possible by being part of a larger organisation.

Internet Brands' intention is to focus on improving what we are doing at the moment, and that means significant investment in our software development, customer service and sales and marketing processes. Internet Brands is willing, able and ready to invest heavily in Jelsoft, not only to continue to offer the same great products to our existing market, but also to empower us to enter new markets and find new audiences for our products and services.

The day-to-day management of Jelsoft will continue largely unchanged. I will continue as Managing Director and CEO of Jelsoft, working alongside the executive team at Internet Brands. John Percival, co-founder of vBulletin, will be taking this opportunity to pursue other interests, and I’m sure you will join me in wishing him well and every success in the future.

I'm really excited about this news, and feel strongly that it was a great decision for the company and our customers. Jelsoft has achieved significant success over the last few years, and before we officially move into this new era, I'd like to offer my sincere thanks to all customers who have supported Jelsoft and vBulletin - It is your continuous support and loyalty that has enabled vBulletin to become a market leader in community solutions. Rest assured that, with the help and resources of Internet Brands, we will continue to work hard to produce products that are innovative, feature-rich and forward-looking.
                                                                                                                 ~ James Limm

Personally, I'm less excited about the changes. I applied to their affiliate program and was just denied after days of waiting to hear back. What the F? Shut ... UP! Are you serious?!

At the present, things aren't looking too impressive at Jelsoft. Let's keep an eye on our favorite forum software and see if does get better or if it too is headed for a swirlie ride to it used to be good hell.

And anyone from Jelsoft who reads this blog ... wanna make it up to me, just contact me.

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