Schema Markup for GEO: What Actually Helps
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Schema markup is structured data that tells machines exactly what your business is, what you offer and where. It doesn’t guarantee AI recommendations, but it makes your facts clearer and more consistent, which supports the Understandability part of GEO.
What is schema markup?
Schema markup is code, usually JSON-LD, that labels key facts on your pages: your organization, services, products, locations, reviews and FAQs. Search engines and many AI systems use it to understand content with less guesswork.
Which schema types are worth adding?
- Organization or LocalBusiness: name, logo, contact details, locations, social profiles.
- Service or Product: what you offer, with descriptions and, where appropriate, prices.
- FAQPage: for genuine question-and-answer content.
- Article: for blog posts and guides, with author information.
- Person: for key team members whose credentials matter, such as lawyers or clinicians.
Common mistakes
- Marking up content that isn’t visible on the page.
- Facts in schema that contradict the page or your listings.
- Adding review markup you aren’t eligible to use.
- Forgetting to update schema when services or details change.
Where schema fits in GEO
Schema supports the Understandability lever of TUNE. It works best alongside pages written to be quoted and consistent third-party profiles. Our TUNE Audit checks structured data as part of the technical review.
Key takeaways
- Schema labels your key facts for machines.
- Start with Organization, Service and FAQ markup.
- Keep schema consistent with visible content.
- Schema supports GEO but doesn’t replace good content.
Frequently asked questions
Is schema required for AI visibility?
No, but it reduces ambiguity, which helps AI understand and trust your facts.
Can a plugin handle schema?
SEO plugins cover the basics. Service, FAQ and person markup often need extra attention.
Does schema help Google AI Overviews?
Structured data helps Google understand your content, which supports eligibility, though it’s one factor among many.
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