Why You Must Validate Schema
JSON-LD is incredibly unforgiving. A single missing comma, an unclosed quote, or a missing required property can cause Google to silently ignore your entire schema block.
Common Errors This Tool Catches:
- Syntax Errors: If the JSON is malformed, Google cannot read it. This tool parses the raw text to ensure it's valid JSON.
- Missing Required Properties: For example, an
Articleschema is invalid withoutheadline,image,datePublished, andauthor. - Missing Recommended Properties: Properties like
dateModifiedorpublisheraren't strictly required, but adding them significantly increases your chances of getting a Rich Result.