Article & Google Discover Schema Architect
Article Schema provides critical editorial signals including headline, datePublished, dateModified, author entity, and high-resolution publisher logo. It is essential for Google Discover feeds and Top Stories carousel indexing.
Article / Blog Post
Schema.org/Article SpecificationBoost inclusion into Google Discover, Top Stories, and AI knowledge graph citations with validated journalistic schema.
Google Rich Results Health
EligibleIn-browser AST client validation • current Schema.org vocabulary
<script type="application/ld+json">
{
"@context": "https://schema.org",
"@type": "Article",
"headline": "The 2026 Guide to Schema Architecture & Generative AI Overviews",
"description": "An authoritative technical guide explaining how JSON-LD micro-data directly influences LLM knowledge graphs, Perplexity discovery, and zero-click SERP carousels.",
"image": [
"https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1518770660439-4636190af475?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&q=80"
],
"datePublished": "2026-04-15T08:00:00+00:00",
"dateModified": "2026-05-01T08:00:00+00:00",
"author": {
"@type": "Person",
"name": "Dr. Evelyn Vance"
},
"publisher": {
"@type": "Organization",
"name": "DataArchitect Quarterly"
}
}
</script>The 2026 Guide to Schema Architecture & Generative AI Overviews
An authoritative technical guide explaining how JSON-LD micro-data directly influences LLM knowledge graphs, Perplexity discovery, and zero-click SERP carousels.
Mandatory and Recommended Properties for Article
| Entity Property | Data Type & Format | Requirement Level | Google Rich Snippet Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| headline | Up to 110 characters | Mandatory | Featured in Top Stories Carousel |
| dateModified | ISO 8601 Timestamp | Mandatory | Freshness Indicator in SERP |
Architectural Benefits for Technical SEO & AEO
Accelerates algorithmic selection for the personalized Google Discover mobile feed.
Communicates real-time dateModified metadata so crawlers prioritize updated technical content.
Frequently Asked Questions on JSON-LD Structured Data & AEO
Everything technical architects, SEO engineers, and founders need to know about Schema.org implementation, AI search optimization, and Core Web Vitals.