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Article Schema Generator - JSON-LD for News & Blog Posts

Article Details

Dates

Author & Publisher

Google Search Preview
example.com
Article Title
Article description will appear here...
All Google requirements met

JSON-LD Output

What Article Schema Does

Article schema tells Google what your page is about at a glance: the headline, who wrote it, when it was published, and what image represents it. This structured data makes your content eligible for rich results with larger thumbnails, bylines, and timestamps in Search, Top Stories, and Google News.

Fields That Matter

Google doesn't enforce required properties for Article schema. That said, headline, image, and datePublished are the most important recommended fields for rich result eligibility. Author and publisher are also recommended and help Google attribute content correctly. Including dateModified signals when content was last refreshed, which can influence how Google surfaces your article.

Rich Result Eligibility

Properly marked-up articles have enhanced visibility with larger thumbnails, author bylines, and publication dates shown directly in search results. The more recommended fields you include, the better your chances of appearing in rich result formats. Incomplete markup still works. Google will use what you provide.

Pitfalls to Avoid

The most frequent issues: a headline that doesn't match the visible page title, and dates in the wrong format. Always use ISO 8601 (YYYY-MM-DD) for dates and make sure your headline matches the on-page H1. While publisher and its logo are optional, including them strengthens your markup and gives Google more to work with.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Article schema markup?
Article schema markup is JSON-LD structured data that tells Google about an article's headline, author, publisher, publish date, and featured image. It helps qualify your content for rich results in Google Search and Google News.
Which Article fields does Google recommend?
Google doesn't enforce required properties for Article objects. However, it recommends headline, image, and datePublished for the best chance at rich result eligibility. Author and publisher are also recommended but not mandatory.
Should I use Article or NewsArticle type?
Use Article for general blog posts and content. Use NewsArticle for timely news coverage. This generator uses the Article type which works for both cases.
Does the dateModified field matter?
Yes. Google recommends including dateModified whenever you update an article. It helps Google understand when content was last refreshed and can affect how your article appears in search results.
Where should I place the JSON-LD?
Add the script tag to the section of each article page. Make sure the structured data matches the visible content on that specific page.