ONE FOCUSED ACTION

Add ImageObject structured data markup to relevant images.

Image SEO

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    Why this matters

    Image structured data helps search engines understand image context and eligibility for rich results.

    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. Identify images eligible for structured data (products, articles).
    2. Generate JSON-LD ImageObject markup with URL, caption, license if applicable.
    3. Embed schema within page head or body inline with page content.
    4. Validate markup with official schema testing tools.
    5. Monitor Search Console for rich result eligibility and errors.

    Watch for

    Do not include structured data for images not visible or irrelevant to main content.

    Definition of done

    Relevant images include properly formatted ImageObject schema validated by Google's Rich Results Test.

    Sources & attribution

    1. Image SEO Best Practices ↗

    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.