Best SEO Checklist
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Validate image URLs in structured data are crawlable and indexable.

Rich-result optimization

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    Why this matters

    Images referenced in schema must be accessible to Googlebot for rich results that include visuals.

    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. Extract all image URLs from structured data scripts.
    2. Use URL Inspection tool to check crawlability of each image.
    3. Review robots.txt and meta tags for blocking rules affecting images.
    4. Fix broken or redirected image URLs to return valid content.
    5. Ensure images meet recommended size and format guidelines for rich results.

    Watch for

    Blocked or broken image URLs prevent rich results and degrade user experience in search.

    Definition of done

    All image URLs in structured data return HTTP 200 and are not blocked by robots.txt or noindex.

    Sources & attribution

    1. Google Structured Data Policies ↗

    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.