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Add LocalBusiness schema for local AI citations

About 20 min

LocalBusiness or Organization JSON-LD helps parsers understand name, area, and contact — only when those facts appear in visible HTML. Follow the steps below on your stack, then re-check the live URL.

LocalBusiness or Organization JSON-LD helps parsers understand name, area, and contact — only when those facts appear in visible HTML.

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At a glance

Time~20 min
CategorySEO
Steps4
StacksWordPress, Shopify, Webflow, Next.js, HTML, more

Steps

  1. Pick LocalBusiness (or Organization) when the page is about one location or service area.

  2. Match name, address, phone, and area served to visible copy and your profiles.

  3. Do not invent ratings, prices, or credentials in schema.

  4. Validate with Google Rich Results Test after publish.

In HTML / static

Paste the <script type="application/ld+json"> in <head>.

Snippet
<script type="application/ld+json">
{
  "@context": "https://schema.org",
  "@type": "WebPage",
  "name": "Page title"
}
</script>

FAQ

What does “Add LocalBusiness schema for local AI citations” fix?
LocalBusiness or Organization JSON-LD helps parsers understand name, area, and contact — only when those facts appear in visible HTML.
How long does this usually take?
About 20 minutes on most CMS and code stacks when you already have access to edit the page.
Where do I start?
Start with: Pick LocalBusiness (or Organization) when the page is about one location or service area. Then use the platform picker on this page for placement notes.

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