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Rule aeo-d0068711a4ce7274 · schema_data · hypothesis, not yet confirmed

Use JSON-LD (not Microdata or RDFa) for structured data, in a script tag separate from visible markup, per Google's explicit recommendation.

Applies to: all

Hypothesis: the reasoning is published, but no independent evidence confirms it yet. Test it on your own pages before you rely on it.

Why this matters

JSON-LD separates concerns, supports @id graph references, and Google's documentation states 'we recommend using JSON-LD for structured data' with tools optimized to parse it.

Implementation

Type: template

Anti-pattern

Embedding Microdata attributes into HTML elements where they tangle with page markup.

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