What is Author Schema?
Author Schema is structured markup that identifies a content's author to strengthen E-E-A-T with Google.
Why is it important?
- ●E-E-A-T: Google evaluates the Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness of authors
- ●Knowledge Panel: Can help display an author information panel in Google
- ●Credibility: Associates content with a recognized authority in their field
JSON-LD Example
{
"@context": "https://schema.org",
"@type": "Article",
"author": {
"@type": "Person",
"name": "Sébastien Ross",
"url": "https://h1site.com",
"jobTitle": "SEO Expert"
}
}
SEO Impact
Author Schema strengthens E-E-A-T signals, particularly important for YMYL (Your Money Your Life) content.
Related Terms
What is Schema Markup?
Schema markup is structured code (JSON-LD) added to your pages to help Google understand your content and display rich results.
What is a Rich Snippet?
A rich snippet is an enhanced search result with additional visual information (reviews, prices, FAQ).
What is JSON-LD?
JSON-LD is Google's recommended format for implementing structured data (schema.org) on your web pages.
What is Schema.org?
Schema.org is the standardized vocabulary for structured data, recognized by Google, Bing, and Yahoo.
What is FAQ Schema?
FAQ schema is structured markup that displays expandable Q&A in Google results.
What is BreadcrumbList Schema?
BreadcrumbList schema displays your page's breadcrumb navigation directly in Google results.