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PageCleaner PRO (User Guide) ​

PageCleaner PRO enhances the base PageCleaner plugin by integrating with Google Search Console (GSC). This allows you to make data-driven pruning decisions based on real-world traffic, impressions, and clicks.

GSC Performance Scanner ​

In the Dashboard, the PRO version unlocks the GSC Performance Scanner tab.

Data Filters ​

  • Timeframe: Analyze data from the Last Month, 3 Months, 6 Months, or 12 Months.
  • Pages older than (Days): Protect new content by ignoring pages created recently.
  • Performance Metrics:
    • Less than (Clicks): Target pages with low clicks.
    • Less than (Impressions): Target pages with low impressions.
    • Not on the first (Pages): Target pages that rank poorly (e.g., not in the top 2 pages of search results).
  • Target & Protect Rules: Similar to the local scanner, specify URL patterns to include or exclude.
  • Zero-Impression Trap: Option to include pages with 0 impressions (which may not even be indexed by Google).

URL Restructuring ​

Just like the base plugin, you can enable URL Restructuring (requires RedirectManager) to safely delete parent pages and automatically create 301 redirects for their children.

Automated GSC Pruning ​

In the Automation tab, PRO users can configure GSC Auto-Prune:

  • Set frequency (Daily, Weekly, Monthly) and specific run times.
  • Configure automatic deletion based on the performance thresholds (Clicks, Impressions, Ranking).
  • Choose the action: Move to Trash or Permanently Purge.
  • This ensures your site is constantly shedding dead weight without manual intervention.

Integration Settings ​

To use PRO features, you must assign a Google Search Console integration in the Settings tab. Ensure you have authorized Waravel to access your GSC data via the main Integrations hub.