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Technical SEOUpdated Nov 6, 2026

What is JSON-LD?

Definition

JSON-LD is a script format for adding structured data to a page, and it is the format Google generally recommends.

Also known as:JavaScript Object Notation for Linked Data

Match the visible page

Markup should describe what visitors can actually see. Validate it with the Rich Results Test, and remember that valid markup makes a page eligible for features without guaranteeing them.

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