chema markup is essential for improving your content’s visibility in search results. With Nexus Pro, you can add structured data to your WordPress posts without writing a single line of code.
What is Schema Markup?
Schema.org markup is structured data that helps search engines understand your content. It enables rich results like star ratings, recipe cards, FAQ dropdowns, and event listings in Google search results.
Step-by-Step Guide to Adding Schema Markup
1. Open the Schema Settings Panel
- Create or edit a post in the WordPress block editor
- Look for the Nexus Pro panel in the right sidebar
- Click on the “Schema Settings” section
2. Choose Your Schema Type
Nexus Pro supports 7 schema types:
- Article – Blog posts, news articles, general content
- HowTo – Step-by-step tutorials and guides
- Recipe – Cooking instructions with ingredients
- Event – Conferences, webinars, meetups
- Course – Educational content and training
- Review – Product or service reviews
- FAQ – Frequently asked questions
Select the schema type that best matches your content.
3. Configure Article Schema (Most Common)
For blog posts and articles:
- Headline: Auto-populated from post title
- Description: Enter a compelling summary (160 characters)
- Author: Select from WordPress users
- Date Published: Auto-populated
- Image: Choose featured image or upload new
4. Add HowTo Schema for Tutorials
For step-by-step guides:
- Click “Add Step” to create tutorial steps
- Enter step name and description
- Add images for each step (optional)
- Specify tools or materials needed
- Set estimated time and difficulty
5. Configure FAQ Schema
For FAQ content:
- Switch to the “FAQ Schema” panel
- Click “Add Question”
- Enter question and answer pairs
- Use the accordion display for better UX
- Add multiple Q&A items
6. Verify Schema Markup
After publishing:
- Visit your post on the frontend
- Right-click and select “View Page Source”
- Search for “application/ld+json”
- Copy the schema JSON
- Test using Google’s Rich Results Test
Advanced Schema Settings
Enable AI-Ready Summaries
Navigate to Settings > Nexus Pro > Settings:
- Enable “AI Structured Summary”
- Set summary priority (high/medium/low)
- Add custom summary text
- Configure social media meta tags
Automatic SEO Plugin Detection
Nexus Pro automatically detects Yoast SEO, Rank Math, and All in One SEO, ensuring no conflicts with existing schema markup.
Best Practices
- Use Appropriate Schema Types: Match schema to content type
- Fill All Required Fields: Complete all mandatory properties
- Test Before Publishing: Validate with Google’s tools
- Update Regularly: Keep schema data current
- Monitor Search Console: Check for schema errors
Common Schema Mistakes to Avoid
- Using Article schema for product pages
- Missing required fields like datePublished
- Duplicate schema from multiple plugins
- Invalid image URLs or sizes
- Incorrect event dates or times
Monitoring Schema Performance
Track schema performance in Google Search Console:
- Navigate to Enhancements > Rich Results
- Check for errors or warnings
- Monitor impressions and clicks
- Review valid items count
Troubleshooting Schema Issues
Schema Not Appearing
- Clear site cache
- Verify plugin is activated
- Check for JavaScript errors
- Confirm WordPress version compatibility
Validation Errors
- Review required fields
- Check image dimensions (minimum 1200px wide)
- Verify date formats
- Ensure URLs are absolute, not relative
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