Advanced Schema Pro

What is Schema Markup?

Schema markup (structured data) is code that helps search engines understand your content better. It enables rich snippets in search results, improving visibility and click-through rates by up to 30%.

Why ProRank's Schema Pro is Different

• No Coding Required: Visual interface with drag-and-drop mapping
• 30+ Schema Types: More than any competitor (Schema Pro has only 20)
• 3-Step Wizard: Simpler than competitors' complex interfaces
• Smart Auto-Detection: AI-powered content analysis suggests the right schema
• Bulk Application: Apply schemas to hundreds of pages instantly

Quick Start Guide

Enable Advanced Schema in 3 Simple Steps

WordPress Admin → ProRank SEO → On-Page SEO → Advanced Schema

The 3-Step Schema Wizard

Step 1: Select Schema Type

Choose from 30+ schema types organized by category. Each type includes a description and icon for easy identification.

Available Schema Categories:

Step 2: Choose Target Pages

Configure where your schema should be applied. Three targeting modes are available:

Smart Suggestions

The wizard provides intelligent recommendations based on your schema type:

• Product Schema: Automatically suggests WooCommerce products
• Article Schema: Suggests blog posts
• Event Schema: Detects event post types
• Recipe Schema: Finds recipe categories or posts

Step 3: Map Your Content

Map your WordPress content to schema properties - no coding required!

Mapping Options:

Schema Library Management

The Schema Library is your central dashboard for managing all schema configurations.

Library Features:

• Grid/List View: Switch between visual layouts
• Quick Stats: See total schemas, active count, and coverage
• Search & Filter: Find schemas by name or type
• Bulk Actions: Enable/disable multiple schemas
• Priority System: Control which schema applies when rules overlap

Schema Actions:

Common Use Cases

Blog Website

E-Commerce Store

Local Business

Recipe/Food Blog

Advanced Features

Automation Rules

Create powerful automation rules to apply schemas dynamically:

Examples of Advanced Rules: 1. Apply Product schema to posts with "price" in content 2. Use Event schema for posts with future dates 3. Add Recipe schema when "ingredients" detected 4. Apply JobPosting to custom post type "careers" 5. Use VideoObject when YouTube embed found

Dynamic Variables

Use dynamic variables to automatically populate schema fields:

Multi-Schema Support

Apply multiple schemas to the same content for maximum visibility:

• Product + Review + AggregateRating for product pages
• Article + VideoObject for video blog posts
• LocalBusiness + Service + Review for service pages
• Event + Offer for paid events

Testing & Validation

Built-in Validation

ProRank automatically validates your schema against Google's requirements:

• Required fields checking
• Data format validation
• Google Rich Results compatibility
• Schema.org compliance

Testing Tools

{
  "@context": "https://schema.org",
  "@type": "Article",
  "headline": "Your Article Title",
  "author": {
    "@type": "Person",
    "name": "Author Name"
  },
  "datePublished": "2025-01-15",
  "image": "https://example.com/image.jpg"
}

Best Practices

Do's ✅

• Use appropriate schema types: Match schema to your actual content type
• Fill required fields: Always complete required properties for valid markup
• Keep data accurate: Ensure schema matches visible page content
• Test before publishing: Validate schemas with Google's testing tool
• Use automation: Let auto-detection handle repetitive tasks
• Update regularly: Keep schemas current with content changes

Don'ts ❌

• Don't spam schemas: Only use relevant schemas for your content
• Don't hide content: Schema data must match visible content
• Don't use fake reviews: Never create false ratings or reviews
• Don't duplicate unnecessarily: Avoid redundant schema markup
• Don't ignore errors: Fix validation issues promptly

Troubleshooting

Common Issues & Solutions

Schema Types Reference

Complete reference for all 30+ schema types available in ProRank SEO:

Integration with Other Features

WooCommerce Integration

Advanced Schema Pro automatically detects WooCommerce and provides specialized e-commerce schemas:

• Auto-maps product data (price, SKU, availability)
• Pulls reviews and ratings automatically
• Supports variable products and offers
• Integrates with sale prices and discounts

ACF & Custom Fields

Seamlessly integrate with Advanced Custom Fields and other meta box plugins:

• Auto-detects ACF field groups
• Maps repeater fields to schema arrays
• Supports all ACF field types
• Compatible with Meta Box, Toolset, and Pods

AI Content Generation

When using ProRank's AI content features, schemas are automatically suggested:

• AI analyzes content and recommends appropriate schemas
• Auto-generates schema-optimized content
• Ensures schema compliance in AI-written text

Performance & SEO Impact

Expected Results

Based on industry data and user reports, implementing schema markup typically results in:

Performance Optimization

ProRank's schema implementation is optimized for performance:

• Cached Output: Schema JSON is cached for fast loading
• Minified JSON: Removes unnecessary whitespace in production
• Lazy Loading: Only loads schemas when needed
• Async Processing: Doesn't block page rendering