Content Freshness Monitor

« Freshness is a Query Dependent Ranking Factor. » – Google

Are you losing traffic to Content Decay? Search engines love fresh content, but keeping track of hundreds of old posts is impossible manually.

Content Freshness Monitor is the ultimate « set it and forget it » tool for serious bloggers, SEOs, and content marketers. We turn your WordPress dashboard into a Content Audit Command Center.

Instantly spot which posts are hurting your rankings and know exactly what to update next.

🚀 Why You Need This Plugin

• Stop Traffic Leaks: Identify « Stale » and « Very Stale » content before it drops off Google page 1.
• Boost Engagement: Fresh content keeps users on site longer. We prove it with built-in engagement tracking.
• Save Hours: No more manually checking dates. See the health of your entire site in seconds.
• Data-Driven Decisions: Don’t guess. Use our « Engagement Score » to prioritize high-value updates.

🔥 Key Features

1. Smart Content Age Monitoring

• Visual Color-Coded Dashboard: See your content health at a glance.
  • 🟢 Fresh (0-6 months): SEO Safe.
  • 🟡 Aging (6-12 months): Watch list.
  • 🟠 Stale (1-2 years): Needs Attention.
  • 🔴 Very Stale (2+ years): Urgent Update Needed!
• Automatic Tracking: Runs silently in the background. Updates status automatically when you edit a post.

2. Built-in SEO Analytics

Don’t just update old posts; update important ones. Our privacy-focused analytics engine tracks: * Real User Engagement: See which posts actually get read, not just clicked. * Time on Page: Identify thin content that causes high bounce rates. * Click Tracking: Monitor internal link performance. * Engagement Score: A proprietary metric combining views, clicks, and reading time to find your best content.

3. Workflow Integrations

• Admin Columns: Sort your « All Posts » list by Age or Engagement Score.
• Dashboard Widget: Your top 25 « Update Candidates » right on login.
• CSV Export: Download full audit reports for client presentations or team meetings.
• Filterable Reports: Slice data by Post Type (Posts, Pages, Custom Types) or Date Range.

🏆 Perfect For:

• Content Marketers: Manage your editorial calendar more effectively.
• SEO Agencies: Offer « Content Audit » services to clients with zero manual work.
• Niche Site Owners: Revive old affiliate posts to boost revenue.
• News & Magazines: Keep evergreen content relevant.

🔐 Privacy & Performance First

• Role-Based Exclusion: Don’t skew your data. Easily exclude Administrators, Editors, or any other user role from being tracked.
• Total Data Control: One-click « Reset Data » button to instantly wipe all analytics records for testing or privacy compliance.
• No Bloat: Optimized database tables ensure your site stays fast.
• GDPR Friendly: Optional IP anonymization and « Do Not Track » support.
• Zero 3rd Party Data: All analytics data stays on YOUR server. We don’t see anything.