ONE FOCUSED ACTION

Publish JSON-LD structured data aligned with entity definitions.

Entity-based SEO

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    Why this matters

    Accurate, validated JSON-LD enhances search engines’ understanding of your entities, enabling rich results and AI citation opportunities.

    A STARTING-POINT EXAMPLE

    Hypothetical standard operating procedure

    Adapt this example to your site, access, tools, and change process. It is our suggested procedure, informed by the sources below.

    1. Generate JSON-LD markup referencing entity @id and sameAs URLs as per Google’s recommendations.
    2. Include updated fields such as offers, addresses, credentials, and availability where relevant.
    3. Validate schema using Google Rich Results Test and Schema Markup Validator before deployment.
    4. Deploy schema in templates and confirm their presence across all associated pages.
    5. Monitor Search Console for errors and fix promptly to maintain eligibility.

    Watch for

    Mismatched or erroneous schema markup can lead to rich result ineligibility or manual actions.

    Definition of done

    JSON-LD markup for Organization, Person, Product, and LocalBusiness is live, validated, and matches visible content.

    Sources & attribution

    1. Entity-based SEO Guide by AISO Hub ↗
    2. Semantic SEO Guide by Computese ↗

    Original checklist wording and example SOP by Best SEO Checklist, using source-grounded AI assistance. Editorial contact: Ted Kubaitis, @tedkubaitis on Teams. Check current source guidance before implementation.