Content & Keywords

Content Pruning

Quick Definition

Content pruning is the strategic removal or consolidation of low-performing pages to improve overall site quality.

In context

Pages that get no traffic, no links, and no conversions add nothing and can dilute site quality signals. Audit content annually and either improve, consolidate (with 301 redirects), or noindex/delete underperformers.

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