# Page Filters Page filters allow you to refine the data on your dashboard based on page metadata. These filters help you analyze specific segments of your content, making it easier to track performance for different topics, formats, or authors. There are three types of filters available: * **Categories** – Represents the section or topic of a page. For example, on a sports news website, categories could include Football, Basketball, Tennis, or specific leagues like the NBA or Premier League. Filtering by category helps you analyze which topics are driving the most traffic. * **Page Types** – Defines the type of content on the page. This classification varies between websites. Common page types include Articles, News Articles, Tools, Events, Videos, or Static Pages. Understanding performance by page type can help identify which formats are most engaging. * **Authors** – Filters pages based on the writer of the article or content. This is useful for tracking the performance of different authors, understanding which writers drive the most engagement, and recognizing top-performing contributors. ### **How Page Filters Work** Visibl automatically detects Categories and Page Types for WordPress websites by extracting metadata from the source code. However, if these values are missing, manual setup may be required. Refer to the [Custom Metadata ](/help-docs/getting-started/metadata-setup/custom-metadata.md)page for instructions on configuring these fields. The **Author** information is extracted from the schema of the page. If a page lacks structured schema data, Visibl will be unable to retrieve the author’s name. If you notice missing author details, you may need to update your website’s schema settings. ### **Using Page Filters** Click on any filter and choose the values you want to apply. You can select one, multiple options or choose all and remove specific ones to refine your results. **Why Use Page Filters?** * Focus on specific topics and analyze which ones perform best. * Compare engagement between different content types (e.g., articles vs. videos). * Track author performance and identify top contributors. * Spot underperforming categories or page types that may need optimization. By leveraging page filters, you can gain deeper insights into content performance and make informed decisions to improve traffic and engagement. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://govisibl.gitbook.io/help-docs/dashboard/page-filters.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.