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FAQ Schema
FAQ schema is structured data markup (JSON-LD) that formally labels question-and-answer content on a webpage, making it machine-readable. It helps search engines and AI systems identify Q&A content and qualify pages for rich results.
Why FAQ Schema Matters for SEO
Schema explicitly tells Google what your content is, removing ambiguity. FAQ schema makes Q&A content immediately parseable by AI systems — it's the difference between AI understanding your content and guessing. Rich results from FAQ schema also improve CTR.
How FAQ Schema Works
Use JSON-LD format in the page head or body. Only mark up genuine Q&A content, not promotional copy. Keep answers concise — under 300 words per answer — since verbose answers are less likely to be extracted. Pair with Q&A content format so schema reinforces what the structure already signals.
Common Mistakes
- Marking up promotional content or navigation as FAQ
- Writing overly verbose answers that AI systems won't extract
- Not pairing FAQ schema with actual Q&A content structure on the page
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