Fix Your Structured Data for AI Visibility
You've implemented structured data but AI systems still don't understand your content properly. Here's how to fix it.
Symptoms
You might have this problem if you're experiencing:
JSON-LD is on pages but AI doesn't use the information
Rich results work in Google but AI ignores the data
Product details in schema aren't reflected in AI responses
Organization info in schema isn't picked up by AI
Common Causes
This problem is usually caused by:
Schema markup has validation errors
Data in schema doesn't match visible page content
Missing required properties in schema types
Schema placed incorrectly in page structure
Using deprecated or incorrect schema types
How to Fix It
Follow these steps to resolve this issue:
Validate all schema with Google's Rich Results Test
Ensure schema data exactly matches visible content
Use complete schema with all recommended properties
Place JSON-LD in the <head> or end of <body>
Implement @graph structure for multiple schema types
Add sameAs properties to connect your brand across platforms
Prevention Tips
Prevent this problem from happening again:
Validate schema after every page update
Use automated testing in your deployment pipeline
Keep schema synchronized with content changes
Follow schema.org guidelines strictly
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