Local Business Schema Markup Guide: Structured Data for Service Businesses

Schema markup tells search engines and AI assistants exactly what your business is about. For local service businesses, proper schema can mean the difference between being recommended and being ignored.

Why Local Businesses Need Schema

Schema markup provides explicit information that helps Google understand your business for local search, enables rich results, and gives AI assistants confidence in your information.

Essential Schema Types

1. LocalBusiness Schema Use the most specific type: HVACBusiness, Plumber, Electrician, Dentist, Attorney, etc.

2. Service Schema Add for each service you offer with provider, area served, and service type.

3. FAQPage Schema For pages with FAQ content—helps get rich results and AI citations.

Implementation Steps

1. Gather your business information 2. Create JSON-LD code 3. Add to your website head 4. Test with Google Rich Results Test 5. Monitor in Search Console

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