schema-markup

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," or "breadcrumb schema." For broader SEO issues, see seo-audit.

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Best use case

schema-markup is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt. It is especially useful for teams working in multi. 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," or "breadcrumb schema." For broader SEO issues, see seo-audit.

Users should expect a more consistent workflow output, faster repeated execution, and less time spent rewriting prompts from scratch.

Practical example

Example input

Use the "schema-markup" skill to help with this workflow task. Context: 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," or "breadcrumb schema." For broader SEO issues, see seo-audit.

Example output

A structured workflow result with clearer steps, more consistent formatting, and an output that is easier to reuse in the next run.

When to use this skill

Use this skill when you want a reusable workflow rather than writing the same prompt again and again.

When not to use this skill

Do not use this when you only need a one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
Do not use it if you cannot install or maintain the related files, repository context, or supporting tools.

Installation

Claude Code / Cursor / Codex

$curl -o ~/.claude/skills/schema-markup/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/aiskillstore/marketplace/main/skills/coreyhaines31/schema-markup/SKILL.md"

Manual Installation

Download SKILL.md from GitHub
Place it in .claude/skills/schema-markup/SKILL.md inside your project
Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill

How schema-markup Compares

Feature / Agent	schema-markup	Standard Approach
Platform Support	Not specified	Limited / Varies
Context Awareness	High	Baseline
Installation Complexity	Unknown	N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this skill do?

Where can I find the source code?

You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.

SKILL.md Source

# 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

Before implementing schema, understand:

1. **Page Type**
   - What kind of page is this?
   - What's the primary content?
   - What rich results are possible?

2. **Current State**
   - Any existing schema?
   - Errors in current implementation?
   - Which rich results are 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

### Organization
**Use for**: Company/brand homepage or about page

**Required properties**:
- name
- url

**Recommended properties**:
- logo
- sameAs (social profiles)
- contactPoint

```json
{
  "@context": "https://schema.org",
  "@type": "Organization",
  "name": "Example Company",
  "url": "https://example.com",
  "logo": "https://example.com/logo.png",
  "sameAs": [
    "https://twitter.com/example",
    "https://linkedin.com/company/example",
    "https://facebook.com/example"
  ],
  "contactPoint": {
    "@type": "ContactPoint",
    "telephone": "+1-555-555-5555",
    "contactType": "customer service"
  }
}
```

### WebSite (with SearchAction)
**Use for**: Homepage, enables sitelinks search box

**Required properties**:
- name
- url

**For search box**:
- potentialAction with SearchAction

```json
{
  "@context": "https://schema.org",
  "@type": "WebSite",
  "name": "Example",
  "url": "https://example.com",
  "potentialAction": {
    "@type": "SearchAction",
    "target": {
      "@type": "EntryPoint",
      "urlTemplate": "https://example.com/search?q={search_term_string}"
    },
    "query-input": "required name=search_term_string"
  }
}
```

### Article / BlogPosting
**Use for**: Blog posts, news articles

**Required properties**:
- headline
- image
- datePublished
- author

**Recommended properties**:
- dateModified
- publisher
- description
- mainEntityOfPage

```json
{
  "@context": "https://schema.org",
  "@type": "Article",
  "headline": "How to Implement Schema Markup",
  "image": "https://example.com/image.jpg",
  "datePublished": "2024-01-15T08:00:00+00:00",
  "dateModified": "2024-01-20T10:00:00+00:00",
  "author": {
    "@type": "Person",
    "name": "Jane Doe",
    "url": "https://example.com/authors/jane"
  },
  "publisher": {
    "@type": "Organization",
    "name": "Example Company",
    "logo": {
      "@type": "ImageObject",
      "url": "https://example.com/logo.png"
    }
  },
  "description": "A complete guide to implementing schema markup...",
  "mainEntityOfPage": {
    "@type": "WebPage",
    "@id": "https://example.com/schema-guide"
  }
}
```

### Product
**Use for**: Product pages (e-commerce or SaaS)

**Required properties**:
- name
- image
- offers (with price and availability)

**Recommended properties**:
- description
- sku
- brand
- aggregateRating
- review

```json
{
  "@context": "https://schema.org",
  "@type": "Product",
  "name": "Premium Widget",
  "image": "https://example.com/widget.jpg",
  "description": "Our best-selling widget for professionals",
  "sku": "WIDGET-001",
  "brand": {
    "@type": "Brand",
    "name": "Example Co"
  },
  "offers": {
    "@type": "Offer",
    "url": "https://example.com/products/widget",
    "priceCurrency": "USD",
    "price": "99.99",
    "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock",
    "priceValidUntil": "2024-12-31"
  },
  "aggregateRating": {
    "@type": "AggregateRating",
    "ratingValue": "4.8",
    "reviewCount": "127"
  }
}
```

### SoftwareApplication
**Use for**: SaaS product pages, app landing pages

**Required properties**:
- name
- offers (or free indicator)

**Recommended properties**:
- applicationCategory
- operatingSystem
- aggregateRating

```json
{
  "@context": "https://schema.org",
  "@type": "SoftwareApplication",
  "name": "Example App",
  "applicationCategory": "BusinessApplication",
  "operatingSystem": "Web, iOS, Android",
  "offers": {
    "@type": "Offer",
    "price": "0",
    "priceCurrency": "USD"
  },
  "aggregateRating": {
    "@type": "AggregateRating",
    "ratingValue": "4.6",
    "ratingCount": "1250"
  }
}
```

### FAQPage
**Use for**: Pages with frequently asked questions

**Required properties**:
- mainEntity (array of Question/Answer)

```json
{
  "@context": "https://schema.org",
  "@type": "FAQPage",
  "mainEntity": [
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "What is schema markup?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Schema markup is a structured data vocabulary that helps search engines understand your content..."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "How do I implement schema?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "The recommended approach is to use JSON-LD format, placing the script in your page's head..."
      }
    }
  ]
}
```

### HowTo
**Use for**: Instructional content, tutorials

**Required properties**:
- name
- step (array of HowToStep)

**Recommended properties**:
- image
- totalTime
- estimatedCost
- supply/tool

```json
{
  "@context": "https://schema.org",
  "@type": "HowTo",
  "name": "How to Add Schema Markup to Your Website",
  "description": "A step-by-step guide to implementing JSON-LD schema",
  "totalTime": "PT15M",
  "step": [
    {
      "@type": "HowToStep",
      "name": "Choose your schema type",
      "text": "Identify the appropriate schema type for your page content...",
      "url": "https://example.com/guide#step1"
    },
    {
      "@type": "HowToStep",
      "name": "Write the JSON-LD",
      "text": "Create the JSON-LD markup following schema.org specifications...",
      "url": "https://example.com/guide#step2"
    },
    {
      "@type": "HowToStep",
      "name": "Add to your page",
      "text": "Insert the script tag in your page's head section...",
      "url": "https://example.com/guide#step3"
    }
  ]
}
```

### BreadcrumbList
**Use for**: Any page with breadcrumb navigation

```json
{
  "@context": "https://schema.org",
  "@type": "BreadcrumbList",
  "itemListElement": [
    {
      "@type": "ListItem",
      "position": 1,
      "name": "Home",
      "item": "https://example.com"
    },
    {
      "@type": "ListItem",
      "position": 2,
      "name": "Blog",
      "item": "https://example.com/blog"
    },
    {
      "@type": "ListItem",
      "position": 3,
      "name": "SEO Guide",
      "item": "https://example.com/blog/seo-guide"
    }
  ]
}
```

### LocalBusiness
**Use for**: Local business location pages

**Required properties**:
- name
- address
- (Various by business type)

```json
{
  "@context": "https://schema.org",
  "@type": "LocalBusiness",
  "name": "Example Coffee Shop",
  "image": "https://example.com/shop.jpg",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "streetAddress": "123 Main Street",
    "addressLocality": "San Francisco",
    "addressRegion": "CA",
    "postalCode": "94102",
    "addressCountry": "US"
  },
  "geo": {
    "@type": "GeoCoordinates",
    "latitude": "37.7749",
    "longitude": "-122.4194"
  },
  "telephone": "+1-555-555-5555",
  "openingHoursSpecification": [
    {
      "@type": "OpeningHoursSpecification",
      "dayOfWeek": ["Monday", "Tuesday", "Wednesday", "Thursday", "Friday"],
      "opens": "08:00",
      "closes": "18:00"
    }
  ],
  "priceRange": "$$"
}
```

### Review / AggregateRating
**Use for**: Review pages or products with reviews

Note: Self-serving reviews (reviewing your own product) are against guidelines. Reviews must be from real customers.

```json
{
  "@context": "https://schema.org",
  "@type": "Product",
  "name": "Example Product",
  "aggregateRating": {
    "@type": "AggregateRating",
    "ratingValue": "4.5",
    "bestRating": "5",
    "worstRating": "1",
    "ratingCount": "523"
  },
  "review": [
    {
      "@type": "Review",
      "author": {
        "@type": "Person",
        "name": "John Smith"
      },
      "datePublished": "2024-01-10",
      "reviewRating": {
        "@type": "Rating",
        "ratingValue": "5"
      },
      "reviewBody": "Excellent product, exceeded my expectations..."
    }
  ]
}
```

### Event
**Use for**: Event pages, webinars, conferences

**Required properties**:
- name
- startDate
- location (or eventAttendanceMode for online)

```json
{
  "@context": "https://schema.org",
  "@type": "Event",
  "name": "Annual Marketing Conference",
  "startDate": "2024-06-15T09:00:00-07:00",
  "endDate": "2024-06-15T17:00:00-07:00",
  "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OnlineEventAttendanceMode",
  "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled",
  "location": {
    "@type": "VirtualLocation",
    "url": "https://example.com/conference"
  },
  "image": "https://example.com/conference.jpg",
  "description": "Join us for our annual marketing conference...",
  "offers": {
    "@type": "Offer",
    "url": "https://example.com/conference/tickets",
    "price": "199",
    "priceCurrency": "USD",
    "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock",
    "validFrom": "2024-01-01"
  },
  "performer": {
    "@type": "Organization",
    "name": "Example Company"
  },
  "organizer": {
    "@type": "Organization",
    "name": "Example Company",
    "url": "https://example.com"
  }
}
```

---

## Multiple Schema Types on One Page

You can (and often should) have multiple schema types:

```json
{
  "@context": "https://schema.org",
  "@graph": [
    {
      "@type": "Organization",
      "@id": "https://example.com/#organization",
      "name": "Example Company",
      "url": "https://example.com"
    },
    {
      "@type": "WebSite",
      "@id": "https://example.com/#website",
      "url": "https://example.com",
      "name": "Example",
      "publisher": {
        "@id": "https://example.com/#organization"
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "BreadcrumbList",
      "itemListElement": [...]
    }
  ]
}
```

---

## 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
- Different from schema.org minimum requirements

**Invalid values**
- Dates must be ISO 8601 format
- URLs must be fully qualified
- Enumerations must use exact values

**Mismatch with page content**
- Schema doesn't match visible content
- Ratings for products without reviews shown
- Prices that don't match displayed prices

---

## Implementation Patterns

### Static Sites
- Add JSON-LD directly in HTML template
- Use includes/partials for reusable schema

### Dynamic Sites (React, Next.js, etc.)
- Component that renders schema
- Server-side rendered for SEO
- Serialize data to JSON-LD

```jsx
// Next.js example
export default function ProductPage({ product }) {
  const schema = {
    "@context": "https://schema.org",
    "@type": "Product",
    name: product.name,
    // ... other properties
  };

  return (
    <>
      <Head>
        <script
          type="application/ld+json"
          dangerouslySetInnerHTML={{ __html: JSON.stringify(schema) }}
        />
      </Head>
      {/* Page content */}
    </>
  );
}
```

### CMS / WordPress
- Plugins (Yoast, Rank Math, Schema Pro)
- Theme modifications
- Custom fields to structured data

---

## Output Format

### Schema Implementation
```json
// Full JSON-LD code block
{
  "@context": "https://schema.org",
  "@type": "...",
  // Complete markup
}
```

### Placement Instructions
Where to add the code and how

### Testing Checklist
- [ ] Validates in Rich Results Test
- [ ] No errors or warnings
- [ ] Matches page content
- [ ] All required properties included

---

## Questions to Ask

If you need more context:
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 for implementation?

---

## Related Skills

- **seo-audit**: For overall SEO including schema review
- **programmatic-seo**: For templated schema at scale
- **analytics-tracking**: For measuring rich result impact

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