What Is Schema Markup (And Why You Should Care)
Your website tells people what your business does. Schema markup helps machines understand those same facts. It labels important information in a standardized language search engines recognize. What is schema markup? It is structured data added behind the visible page. Your visitors usually won’t see it. Google, Bing, and other systems can read it. Think of schema as a set of clear name tags for your website. Key Takeaways Schema markup labels people, businesses, services, products, and other entities. It helps search engines interpret page meaning more accurately. Valid schema can make pages eligible for certain rich results. Schema doesn’t guarantee rankings or special search displays. Incorrect or misleading markup can create errors and lost eligibility. Schema works best when it matches visible, accurate page content. Written by Dotty Scott Founder of Premium Websites, Inc. Empowering small businesses to go from Invisible to Invincible. Table of Contents ...