Implemented [Suggestion] Similar Threads

[Neutral Singh]

I do not see similar threads showing up in topic on xF... i think it is a very important feature to get back some very old yet interesting debates. The similar threads in vB are very basic. You can not show them except in showthreads and you can not even configure the number of threads you want to be shown in each thread. You can either show them below the navbar or at the bottom of the topics so if there are replies to the thread then similar threads go down at the end of the topic.

I am still no sure of xF template system but I would like to have Similar Threads, which i can show anywhere like in the postbit right alongwith the first post of the topic on all pages or at the bottom of first post or even a right side-bar...

Thanks

 

[Thierry Martin]

This missing feature is important enough for me to hold off replacing my VB with XenForo - also the currently viewing number next to the forums creates a useful guide for visitors to know where the action is when you have many forums to choose from, this is also missing it seems. Other than those two items, I'm ready to switch!

 

[mauzao9]

This is important too, we got all days to close threads that are repeated, people never search...
That would search in create topic and show the user that may be already a thread with same content!

 

[Forsaken]

This is important too, we got all days to close threads that are repeated, people never search...
That would search in create topic and show the user that may be already a thread with same content!

This is for showing similar threads in the thread_view, not for searching for similar threads based on topic title (Thats in my signature).

 

[mauzao9]

This is for showing similar threads in the thread_view, not for searching for similar threads based on topic title (Thats in my signature).

Oh sorry mistaked, but it's a nice suggestion too for people who is doing searchs

 

[giorgino]

+1 I think similar threads is an important feature

 

[Reeve of Shinra]

I originally thought it was a great idea when I used it on vb3 but when I was converting to XF, I thought about how often I used it on different sites and realized it was zero.

 

[Digital Doctor]

I originally thought it was a great idea when I used it on vb3 but when I was converting to XF, I thought about how often I used it on different sites and realized it was zero.

I've used it on sites when I was looking for something I didn't know very well.
The search landed me on a site but not in the correct thread.

 

[digitalpoint]

It used to be a good way to help search engines spider random threads, but spiders are much smarter these days and don't need the help.

As far as having it for users to actually use/click on it... I suppose some might. Personally, I've never once used it on any forum though.

 

[Adam Carem]

It's an extremely useful feature for knowledge based forums, like computer problems, software help, medical info, advice forums. It will benefit users to see threads on similar issues or problems.

 

[Digital Doctor]

It's an extremely useful feature for knowledge based forums, like computer problems, software help, medical info, advice forums. It will benefit users to see threads on similar issues or problems.

I used it on a computer problem forum. It did help me find what I wanted.

 

[giorgino]

It's an extremely useful feature for knowledge based forums, like computer problems, software help, medical info, advice forums. It will benefit users to see threads on similar issues or problems.

 

[Moses]

I have just merged the 2 threads suggesting the same feature.

Sounds like these two threads were quite similar

 

[kforo]

agreed - I miss this feature from VB greatly

 

[Digital Doctor]

I think it helps your site get that "second click". The user lands on your site from a search engine and the thread isn't what they wanted, but if a similar thread looks promising they might click on it to try your site a second time. Google likes it when people stay on your site.

 

[kforo]

second click, third click, fourth click....

 

[Digital Doctor]

another option for this would be using the Tags addon ... and display thread with similar tags below the thread.

 

[Seko3]

I need this feature too.

 

[Digital Doctor]

Another option might be a gritter notice that pops out when you are at the bottom of a thread.

Like the NYTimes ones.


I've seen these more and more over the last few years.

 

[giorgino]

I really really love the Disqus "more" actions..

 

[Grover]

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