Frequently asked questions
What does WebSite markup do?
It tells Google the preferred name of your site, which Google may show above your results instead of the domain. Add it to your home page only.
Is the search box (SearchAction) still useful?
Google removed the sitelinks search box from its results in 2024, so the search URL is optional. It is still valid schema.org, and other services may use it.
What should the search URL look like?
The address of your search results page, with {search_term_string} where the search words go, such as https://example.com/search?q={search_term_string}.
Where do I put the code?
Paste the whole <script type="application/ld+json"> block into the HTML of the page it describes, ideally in the <head>; the <body> works too. In WordPress, use your SEO plugin's custom schema box or a plugin that adds code to the head of one page. Then check the page with Google's Rich Results Test.
Does structured data guarantee rich results?
No. Correct structured data makes a page eligible, but Google decides whether to show a rich result. The information in the code must also be visible on the page itself: don't mark up questions, prices or reviews that visitors can't see.
Is what I type uploaded or stored?
No. The code is made in your browser and nothing you type leaves your device. When you copy or download the code, our server only records that one use happened, so the daily limit can be applied. Copying the same code again is free.





