Rank Tracker: Pages View Guide

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Updated Jan 28, 2026
Version 1.0+
Beginner

Purpose

The Pages view groups your tracked keywords by which URL ranks for them. Instead of seeing keywords individually, you see which pages on your site drive organic visibility and how they perform collectively.

This view answers questions like:

  • Which pages bring the most organic traffic?
  • Which pages need content improvements?
  • Are any pages competing against each other?
  • Where should I focus optimization efforts?

Accessing Pages View

From any Rank Tracker project, click the Pages tab in the navigation.

Understanding the Metrics

Summary Stats

Four cards summarize your page-level performance:

Total Pages - Number of unique URLs ranking for your tracked keywords. If this number is close to your keyword count, most keywords have dedicated pages. If significantly lower, individual pages rank for multiple keywords.

Top Performing - Pages with average position under 10. These are your strongest content assets.

Needs Work - Pages with average position over 20. Candidates for content refresh, technical fixes, or consolidation.

Cannibalization - Keywords where multiple pages compete. Click to view the Cannibalization tab for details.

Page Table Columns

Column Description
URL Page path and title. Click to expand keywords.
Keywords Count of tracked keywords ranking on this page
Position Distribution Visual bars showing how keywords distribute across position ranges
Avg Pos Average position across all keywords on this page
Est. Traffic Estimated monthly organic traffic based on position and volume
Volume Total monthly search volume for all keywords
Status Page trend: Growing, Stable, Declining, or New

Position Distribution Bars

Visual breakdown of keyword positions for each page:

Color Position Range Significance
Green 1-3 Highest visibility, majority of clicks
Light Green 4-10 Page one visibility
Yellow 11-20 Page two, declining CTR
Orange 21-50 Low visibility, needs improvement
Gray 51+ Minimal traffic potential

Wide green bars indicate strong pages. Pages with mostly orange/gray need attention.

Status Indicators

Growing - Average position improved over the past 30 days. Page is gaining visibility.

Stable - Average position within ±2 positions. Consistent performance.

Declining - Average position dropped over 30 days. Investigate for issues.

New - Page started ranking within the tracking period. Monitor for stabilization.

Expanding Page Details

Click any row to reveal all keywords ranking on that page. The expanded view shows:

  • Keyword text
  • Current position (color-coded)
  • Link to view in main Rank Tracker

Use this to understand what topics a page covers and identify optimization opportunities.

Using Pages View Strategically

Identifying Content Gaps

Sort by Volume descending to find pages with high search demand. If a high-volume page has poor average position, it's worth investment in content improvement.

Prioritizing Optimization

Sort by Status to surface declining pages. Cross-reference with:

  • Recent Google algorithm updates
  • Competitor content changes
  • Technical issues from Site Audit
  • Content freshness (outdated information)

Spotting Cannibalization

The Keywords column shows a warning badge when a page shares keywords with other pages. This indicates potential cannibalization requiring investigation.

Orange badge example: "3" means three keywords on this page also rank on other URLs.

Content Consolidation Candidates

Pages with low keyword counts (1-2) and poor positions may be candidates for:

  • Merging into stronger related pages
  • Expanding with additional content
  • Redirecting to better-performing alternatives

Discovering Top Performers

Sort by Avg Pos ascending to find your best-ranking pages. These pages demonstrate:

  • Content formats that work for your audience
  • Topics where you have authority
  • Templates to replicate for new content

Traffic Estimation

The Est. Traffic column provides rough organic traffic estimates based on:

  • Current ranking position
  • Keyword search volume
  • Standard click-through rate curves

Limitations:

  • CTR varies by query type, SERP features, and brand recognition
  • Doesn't account for featured snippets, AI Overviews, or local packs
  • Assumes consistent search volume (actual volume fluctuates)

Use as directional guidance, not precise measurement. For accurate traffic data, connect Google Search Console.

Filtering and Sorting

Search - Filter pages by URL path or title text.

Status Filter - Show only Growing, Stable, Declining, or New pages.

Sort Options - Click column headers to sort by:

  • Keywords (most/fewest)
  • Avg Position (best/worst)
  • Est. Traffic (highest/lowest)
  • Volume (highest/lowest)
  • Status

Common Workflows

Weekly Content Review

  1. Sort by Status, filter to "Declining"
  2. Expand each declining page to see affected keywords
  3. Cross-reference with Site Audit for technical issues
  4. Prioritize pages with highest volume or business value
  5. Create optimization tasks for content team

Quarterly Content Audit

  1. Export full page list to spreadsheet
  2. Add columns for: Last Updated, Content Quality Score, Business Priority
  3. Flag pages that are outdated, thin, or off-strategy
  4. Create action plan: Update, Consolidate, Redirect, or Delete
  5. Track implementation and monitor position changes

Competitor Gap Analysis

  1. Note your top-performing page topics
  2. Use Keyword Research to find related terms you don't rank for
  3. Expand existing pages or create new content to capture gaps
  4. Add new keywords to Rank Tracker
  5. Monitor Pages view for new URLs appearing

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Last updated: January 2025

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