# of indexed pages remains unchanged for 3 weeks so far after vBSEO install

exactly

Thanks. Making the changes now.

Have a little confusion in vBSEO control panel. I don't exactly see 'replace showpost with permalink', instead, I see 'Replace post number link with Permalink' under Forum Permalinks section.Is it actually what you refer to?

And, a note to this option says 'Posts will no longer be accessible individually'. What does it mean? Thanks in advance for your patience.

yup, that's it.

its what's used here

# of indexed pages remains unchanged for 3 weeks so far after vBSEO install


you get the #bookmark within the thread, instead of the annoying popup.

This maintains one url for one resource.

Thanks. Done all you've suggested!