Add LocalBusiness schema markup
LocalBusiness schema enables Google to show your business details (hours, address, phone, rating) directly in search results and Google Maps, improving local visibility without requiring a click.
Quick Reference
- Add LocalBusiness JSON-LD schema to your homepage and contact page
- Required properties: @type, name, address (PostalAddress), telephone
- Include openingHours, geo coordinates, and image for richer results
- Use a more specific sub-type when available (Restaurant, DentalClinic, etc.)
Check
Check the page source for a JSON-LD script block with @type matching 'LocalBusiness' or a sub-type (Restaurant, Store, etc.). Verify the required properties are present: name, address with PostalAddress, telephone, and url. Validate with Google's Rich Results Test.
Fix
Add a <script type='application/ld+json'> block to the homepage with LocalBusiness schema. Include: @context, @type, name, address (with streetAddress, addressLocality, addressRegion, postalCode, addressCountry), telephone, url, openingHours, and geo. Use a specific sub-type if applicable.
Explain
LocalBusiness structured data tells Google the essential details abou…