Can duplicate content within a site hurt rankings??

[SearchEngineLabs]

Yes , Definitely it will effect the site Ranking and for SEO also. Google Will look for Original and Unique Content and hit back on duplicate content. For Good SEO and For a good Page Ranking we should be maintaining original and unique content for sure. You must make the user to be on your site for more time by posting engaging and useful content.If the User Doesn't found Any useful content and then they leave with in a fraction then our webpage's bouncerate increases and it will effect the ranking.