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Generate validated Article, NewsArticle, or BlogPosting schema with author, dates, and images. Improve discoverability in Google News and Top Stories.

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Why Article Schema Drives Content Visibility

Google News & Top Stories

Article schema with proper datePublished and author information is required for Google News eligibility and Top Stories carousel placement.

Author Authority (E-E-A-T)

Linking articles to author entities via Person schema builds topical authority. Google uses this to evaluate content quality, especially for YMYL topics.

Enhanced SERP Display

Articles with schema can display publication date, author name, and thumbnail images in search results — critical information users use to decide what to click.

Discover Feed Eligibility

Google Discover surfaces articles to users based on interests. Proper Article schema with high-quality images (1200px+ wide) is a key eligibility factor.

Google Requirements

Required Properties

  • *headline
  • *image
  • *datePublished
  • *author

Recommended Properties

  • dateModified
  • publisher (Organization)
  • description
  • mainEntityOfPage
  • articleBody or wordCount

Example JSON-LD Output

{ "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Article", "headline": "How to Implement Schema Markup for SEO", "image": "https://example.com/article-image.jpg", "datePublished": "2026-03-15", "dateModified": "2026-03-17", "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Jane Smith", "url": "https://example.com/author/jane" }, "publisher": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Example Blog", "logo": { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://example.com/logo.png" } }, "description": "A comprehensive guide to implementing schema markup for better SEO results." }

When to Use Article Schema

Blog postsNews articlesHow-to guidesOpinion pieces & editorialsResearch reports & whitepapers

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Questions & Answers

Article Schema Generator — FAQ

Common questions about article schema markup implementation and best practices.

What's the difference between Article, NewsArticle, and BlogPosting?
Article is the general type for any article content. NewsArticle is a subtype for timely, journalistic news content — required for Google News eligibility. BlogPosting is a subtype for blog-style content. Use NewsArticle for news sites with editorial standards, BlogPosting for blog content, and Article when neither specific subtype applies. All three support the same rich result features.
Why is the author property so important in Article schema?
Google uses author information as a key E-E-A-T signal. Link your author to a Person schema with their name, URL, and sameAs social profiles. This builds a 'knowledge graph entity' for the author, connecting all their content across the web. For YMYL topics (health, finance, legal), strong author credentials significantly impact ranking.
What image requirements does Google have for Article schema?
Google requires at least one image, and recommends images be at least 1200 pixels wide for Google Discover eligibility. Use 16:9, 4:3, or 1:1 aspect ratios. Every page must have at least one image — the image URL must be crawlable and indexable. Use WebP format for best performance and include meaningful alt text.
Should I update dateModified when I make minor content edits?
Only update dateModified for substantive content changes — new information, updated statistics, revised recommendations. Don't change it for typo fixes or formatting changes. Google uses dateModified to determine content freshness. Artificially updating it without meaningful changes can be seen as manipulation and may result in a ranking penalty.
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