Implemented Search similar threads while typing thread title

[Forsaken]

This is more for just -this- forum, as it might cut down on repeat topics.

Theres the mod on vB3, where typing in a title for a new thread will automatically search for similar threads, and display them underneath the title box.

I think this should possibly be added, due to how many repeat threads this forum is getting (Reports and suggestions), and its actually something that might be used by default on most forums to cut down on repeat topics.

 

[mauzao9]

+1 there.

I work on a big xenforo board and I must say it's really madness alert and delete repeated topics about same subject!
That search on create informing if there is topics with same or similar title would be soo helpful.

 

[Digital Doctor]

+ Like
I recently used this on a vBulletin forum and I was surprised how helpful it was.

 

[AlexT]

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[MarcosPreviato]

+1

 

[Fuhrmann]

+1

 

[Forsaken]

+1

+1

+1!!

Like the first post if you want it added.

 

[robdog]

Just found this thread because I made a duplicate thread for this suggestion! (thanks Brogan!)

Anyways, +1 for this as a core feature or plugin! I would definitely use and my mods have been asking for it.

Maybe we can start a fund to pay a developer to get this going!@

 

[Mike Law]

Hi,

Yes this is my most missed feature, for my forums this would HELP a lot!
Anyone perhaps working on this?

A small donation is very possible here.

 

[mauzao9]

Of course this is awesome if implemented.
More Content, less repeated content!

 

[Digital Doctor]

+1!!

+1

Of course this is awesome if implemented.
More Content, less repeated content!

Please like the first post to show your support for this idea.
If you find it too hard to like the first post ... vote here as well ...
http://xenforo.com/community/threads/boost-thread-watching-and-first-post-likes.18034/

 

[news4share]

This is more for just -this- forum, as it might cut down on repeat topics.

Theres the mod on vB3, where typing in a title for a new thread will automatically search for similar threads, and display them underneath the title box.

I think this should possibly be added, due to how many repeat threads this forum is getting (Reports and suggestions), and its actually something that might be used by default on most forums to cut down on repeat topics.

I'm not missing much on the Xenforo software, but this is a most important thing .
It makes it much easier for user to post a new thread without posting doubles....

 

[Deepmartini]

I am interested in this feature as well.

 

[eagle eyes]

I am surprised that there is so much demand yet no takers.

 

[Dynamic]

+1 here. Would be a great feature.

 

[jdeg]

I'll repost what I said about similar threads here as well...

A lot has to be said for a good old similar threads feature that works well. I've never seen a good one out there for a forum and they can go a long way with increasing activity on a forum. Just look at what blogs finally realized when they started using 'you may also like' plugins. Engagement at its best. Not to mention the SEO benefits of linking together similar topics.

What we've seen:

• Basic similar threads that match based on keywords in the title

What we really need:

• Ability to exclude certain forums
• Match similar threads only on other threads in a forum
• Stopword filtering
• Manual inclusion/removal of similar threads
• Define keywords that should have more importance with matching two similar threads. For example, names of products
• A display of similar threads that includes a thumbnail picture if available
• Works with resource manager

 

[Deepmartini]

What about using Nrelate or another related threads tool like they use on many WordPress sites? Nrelate has an HTML embed code. Maybe it is possible to embed this service into a xenforo forum?

 

[Digital Doctor]

I'll repost what I said about similar threads here as well...
A lot has to be said for a good old similar threads feature that works well. I've never seen a good one out there for a forum

Indeed.
A good similar threads feature is essential for forums that rely on lots of Google traffic.
A major limitation of forums is their lack of structure that organizes content. Forums are like filing cabinets with drawers, but no file folders ... the pages are just stuff in drawers. What really surprises me ... is how BAD forum searching is .... they almost never help you unless you are an expert at forums searching. Similar threads can help you find similar pages in the drawer ... as opposed to looking at each page to see if it is relevant.

 

[Moshe1010]

I'll repost what I said about similar threads here as well...

A lot has to be said for a good old similar threads feature that works well. I've never seen a good one out there for a forum and they can go a long way with increasing activity on a forum. Just look at what blogs finally realized when they started using 'you may also like' plugins. Engagement at its best. Not to mention the SEO benefits of linking together similar topics.

What we've seen:

• Basic similar threads that match based on keywords in the title

What we really need:

• Ability to exclude certain forums
• Match similar threads only on other threads in a forum
• Stopword filtering
• Manual inclusion/removal of similar threads
• Define keywords that should have more importance with matching two similar threads. For example, names of products
• A display of similar threads that includes a thumbnail picture if available
• Works with resource manager

Pretty much:
http://xenforo.com/community/resources/show-similar-threads-on-thread-creation.2050/

 

[jdeg]

Pretty much:
http://xenforo.com/community/resources/show-similar-threads-on-thread-creation.2050/

Yeah, I'm giving that a try actually. Thanks.

 

[Hoffi]

Ability to exclude certain forums

And mybe, just set to only use the same forum.

I really like this feature and have it actually as a AddOn in my XF and it's really helpful.