What is a schema.org validator?

A schema.org validator checks whether a website's structured data markup follows schema.org specifications correctly. It verifies JSON-LD, Microdata, and RDFa markup to ensure search engines like Google can read and use the data for rich results.

What is JSON-LD and why does it matter for SEO?

JSON-LD (JavaScript Object Notation for Linked Data) is Google's preferred format for structured data markup. It allows search engines to understand your content's context, enabling rich results like star ratings, FAQs, breadcrumbs, and product details in search results.

What schema types does SchemaScan validate?

SchemaScan validates 10 high-impact schema types: Organization, WebSite with SearchAction, BreadcrumbList, Article/BlogPosting, FAQPage, Product, AggregateRating/Review, Person/Author, HowTo, and JSON-LD syntax validity.

Is SchemaScan free to use?

Yes, SchemaScan is completely free to use with no account or login required. Simply paste any public URL to get an instant schema audit score and structured data report.

How do I fix schema.org errors on my website?

After scanning your URL, SchemaScan identifies missing or broken schema types and provides plain-English fix instructions for each issue. Enter your email address to receive a detailed fix-it report with specific recommendations for your site.

E-E-A-T

Person Schema Markup

Generate Person JSON-LD to establish author identity, strengthen E-E-A-T signals, and improve author Knowledge Panel eligibility.

Rich result type

Author rich results, Knowledge Panel

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Validate your Person schema

Enter your URL to check if your Person markup is correct and eligible for rich results.

Required fields

name

Recommended fields

url
image
sameAs
jobTitle
worksFor
description

Common Person schema errors

✗sameAs missing social profile URLs
✗image URL returns 404
✗worksFor missing @type Organization
✗No url pointing to author bio page

Generate Person schema

Fill in the fields below to generate valid JSON-LD you can paste directly into your page.

Full name*

Profile/bio URL

Headshot URL

Job title

Employer name

Employer URL

Bio/description

Twitter URL

LinkedIn URL

Person schema — frequently asked questions

Does Person schema help with E-E-A-T?

Yes — Person schema linking to verified social profiles and credentials is one of the clearest E-E-A-T signals. It helps Google establish author expertise and trustworthiness.

Where should I put Person schema?

Add Person schema to author bio pages and within Article schema as the author property. On article pages, link to the full Person entity on the author's bio page.

Can Person schema trigger a Knowledge Panel?

Yes — for well-known individuals, Person schema combined with Wikipedia presence and consistent sameAs URLs can trigger author Knowledge Panels.

Other schema types

E-commerceProductProduct snippets, Google Shopping ContentArticleTop Stories, Article rich results Rich ResultsFAQPageFAQ dropdowns in SERP BrandingOrganizationKnowledge Panel, logo in search Local SEOLocalBusinessLocal Knowledge Panel, Google Maps NavigationBreadcrumbListBreadcrumb trails in SERP

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