In this knowledgebase article, we’ll walk you through how you can use Rank Math PRO to import JSON-LD Schema Markup.
What is JSON-LD Markup?
JSON-LD or JavaScript Object Notation for Linked Data is a lightweight data interchangeable format that uses the vocabulary of Schema.org to describe what a web page is about.
JSON-LD is used in the page in such a way that it does not impact the existing HTML structure and tags. Web- developers use JSON-LD as it follows the JSON syntax and is simple to implement. JSON-LD helps to create an overall better web by annotating the elements on a page and structuring the data which is further used by the search engines to organize and connect data easily.
How to Import JSON-LD Schema with Rank Math
Before importing Schema from HTML code please ensure that you’ve enabled the Schema module from Rank Math > Dashboard > Modules section. The Schema Module is available in the PRO version and we recommend installing the Rank Math PRO plugin and make the most of the Schemas supported by the plugin.
If you’re using the Schema Markup for the very first time, we recommend you to go through our massive guide on Configuring Schema Markup with the help of the Rank Math plugin.
Without further ado, let’s walk you through the steps on how to import JSON-LD Schema using Rank Math:
1 Navigate to the Schema Generator
At first, navigate to your post editing screen. Then open Rank Math in the Gutenberg sidebar by clicking on the Rank Math SEO icon for the page. Or you can also click the three vertical dots in the top right-hand corner of the edit page and select Rank Math in the Plugins section – as shown below:
Then in the Schema tab of Rank Math’s meta box, click on Schema Generator.
2 Navigate to the Import Tab
Click on the Import tab in the Schema Generator.
3 Select the JSON-LD/Custom Code Option in the Import Tab
In the Import tab, select JSON-LD/Custom Code option from the drop-down list as shown below:
4 Enter the JSON-LD/Custom Code
To find the JSON-LD code on a webpage, right-click and select Show Page Source (the exact word may differ depending on the browser).
Once done, navigate to the Source page, and in the search bar, paste the below code:
<script type="application/ld+json">The JSON-LD code on the webpage will be highlighted. You need to copy the entire JSON-LD code and paste it into Rank Math.
Next, copy and paste the JSON-LD Custom Code in the corresponding box and click on Process Code.
5 Select the Schema
Once you click on Process Code, the Schema will be imported within a fraction of a second. Click Use to use whichever Schema you want, as shown below.
6 Modify the Schema
You can modify the Schema to suit your site. However, do not modify the @type property. Once done, click Save for this Post, as shown below.
7 Validate the Schema
To confirm your Schema is correctly set up, click the Eye icon, as shown below.
Then, click Test with Google, as shown below.
Once done, click TEST CODE, as shown below.
You will be presented with the validity of the structured data.
- A checkmark in a green circle indicates the Schema is valid and eligible for display in Google Search.
- An exclamation mark in a yellow triangle indicates a warning.
- An exclamation mark in a red circle indicates an error in the Schema. Your content will be ineligible for display in Google Search results until the error is fixed.
If you require extra details about the validity of the Schema, click the option available in the Detected structured data section, as shown below.
If you still have any questions, please feel free to contact our support team who are available 24×7 and will help you out as soon as possible.