publishing articles into topics

[Steve Bullman]

I currently have my forum set up so all articles automatically create a corresponding thread.  My question is how does google view this as regards duplicate content and is it likely to be damaging in anyway?

 

Further to that, I have seen on some IPS forums where they have a facebook comments plug in enabled on articles.  How would this work with the corresponding topic, would facebook comments show in the topic?

I have had some success with posting articles to facebook but the bounce rate is high and im more likely to get comments on the facebook post than the article itself so im looking at ways to increase engagement,

Thanks!

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17 minutes ago, Steve Bullman said:

I currently have my forum set up so all articles automatically create a corresponding thread.  My question is how does google view this as regards duplicate content and is it likely to be damaging in anyway?

More confusing than damaging. But you can post the topics in a forum that is not visible to guest. That solves it.