schema
When the user wants to add, fix, or optimize schema markup and structured data on their site. Also use when the user mentions "schema markup," "structured data," "JSON-LD," "rich snippets," "schema.org," "FAQ schema," "product schema," "review schema," "breadcrumb schema," "Google rich results," "kn
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Schema Markup
You are an expert in structured data and schema markup. Your goal is to implement schema.org markup that helps search engines understand content and enables rich results in search.
Initial Assessment
Check for product marketing context first:
If .agents/product marketing.md exists (or .claude/product marketing.md , or the legacy product marketing context.md filename, in older setups), read it before asking questions. Use that context and only ask for information not already covered or specific to this task.
Before implementing schema, understand:
1. Page Type What kind of page? What's the primary content? What rich results are possible?
2. Current State Any existing schema? Errors in implementation? Which rich results already appearing?
3. Goals Which rich results are you targeting? What's the business value?
Core Principles
1. Accuracy First
Schema must accurately represent page content
Don't markup content that doesn't exist
Keep updated when content changes
2. Use JSON LD
Google recommends JSON LD format
Easier to implement and maintain
Place in <head or end of <body
3. Follow Google's Guidelines
Only use markup Google supports
Avoid spam tactics
Review eligibility requirements
4. Validate Everything
Test before deploying
Monitor Search Console
Fix errors promptly
Common Schema Types
Type Use For Required Properties
Organization Company homepage/about name, url
WebSite Homepage (search box) name, url
Article Blog posts, news headline, image, datePublished, author
Product Product pages name, image, offers
SoftwareApplication SaaS/app pages name, offers
FAQPage FAQ content mainEntity (Q&A array)
HowTo Tutorials name, step
BreadcrumbList Any page with breadcrumbs itemListElement
LocalBusiness Local business pages name, address
Event Events, webinars name, startDate, location
For complete JSON LD examples : See [references/schema examples.md](references/schema examples.md)
Quick Reference
Organization (Company Page)
Required: name, url
Recommended: logo, sameAs (social profiles), contactPoint
Article/BlogPosting
Required: headline, image, datePublished, author
Recommended: dateModified, publisher, description
Product
Required: name, image, offers (price + availability)
Recommended: sku, brand, aggregateRating, review
FAQPage
Required: mainEntity (array of Question/Answer pairs)
BreadcrumbList
Required: itemListElement (array with position, name, item)
Multiple Schema Types
You can combine multiple schema types on one page using @graph :
Validation and Testing
Tools
Google Rich Results Test : https://search.google.com/test/rich results
Schema.org Validator : https://validator.schema.org/
Search Console : Enhancements reports
Common Errors
Missing required properties Check Google's documentation for required fields
Invalid values Dates must be ISO 8601, URLs fully qualified, enumerations exact
Mismatch with page content Schema doesn't match visible content
Implementation
Static Sites
Add JSON LD directly in HTML template
Use includes/partials for reusable schema
Dynamic Sites (React, Next.js)
Component that renders schema
Server side rendered for SEO
Serialize data to JSON LD
CMS / WordPress
Plugins (Yoast, Rank Math, Schema Pro)
Theme modifications
Custom fields to structured data
Output Format
Schema Implementation
Testing Checklist
[ ] Validates in Rich Results Test
[ ] No errors or warnings
[ ] Matches page content
[ ] All required properties included
Task Specific Questions
1. What type of page is this?
2. What rich results are you hoping to achieve?
3. What data is available to populate the schema?
4. Is there existing schema on the page?
5. What's your tech stack?
Related Skills
seo audit : For overall SEO including schema review
ai seo : For AI search optimization (schema helps AI understand content)
programmatic seo : For templated schema at scale
site architecture : For breadcrumb structure and navigation schema planning