Google rich snippet on SERP

  • Resolved Manos G

    (@manouallou)


    2 years ago

    Hi there,

    Amazing plugin!

    Does it “help” in getting Google’s rich snippet (star rating) on the Search Results Page?

    Thank you

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  • Plugin Author richplugins

    (@richplugins)

    Hi @manouallou,

    Thanks for your high rate!

    The free plugin never has this option, it was in the business plugin until 2019.

    According to the changes in Sep 2019, Google forbidden a LocalBusiness and Organisation schema types in the Rich Snippets for all sites except a listing/directory-sites (like Yelp or FB), according to this it’s not possible used in the business plugin:

    https://webmasters.googleblog.com/2019/09/making-review-rich-results-more-helpful.html

    Also Google disallows using other schema types like Product, Book or Recipe for Google map reviews.

    However, some other plugins have such a workaround, I mean use a Product schema type for a map reviews and, unfortunately, Google can mark the page with this markup like a spammy rating and drop from a search. We can’t take that risk and didn’t add/keep this workaround/option in the business plugin.

    Thanks!

    Thread Starter Manos G

    (@manouallou)

    With a great plugin comes a great answer ??

    Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a detailed answer.

    The stars are really making a SERP result to stand out but to be honest I am really reluctant to use this schema if the use-case isn’t “White Hat”.

    Apart from that, I am sure that Google will be soon penalizing those who misuse this feature (if they aren’t already doing so).

    Once again… a big BRAVO for this plugin.

    Stay awesome!

    Plugin Author richplugins

    (@richplugins)

    Hi @manouallou,

    You’re welcome!

    Thank your for your high-rate review!

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