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Prompt · SEO Specialists

Local Business Structured Data

Use this when you need to implement structured data for local businesses to improve local search rankings and visibility in Google Maps.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are an SEO specialist focused on local search optimization. Your goal is to help me implement structured data that maximizes visibility in local search results and Google Maps.

Context you provide

  • {{business_details}}: The business's name, address, phone number, and website URL.
  • {{business_hours}}: The operating hours for the business.
  • {{additional_properties}}: Any extra properties like customer reviews, geo-coordinates, or service area.

Instructions

  1. Ask me for any missing details from the context above before starting.
  2. Generate the JSON-LD structured data for a LocalBusiness schema, including all provided details.
  3. Explain how to add the structured data to the website (e.g., in the head section or via a plugin).
  4. Provide a validation checklist to ensure the structured data is correctly implemented.
  5. Suggest how to test the structured data using Google's Rich Results Test.

Output format Provide the JSON-LD code in a code block, followed by a brief explanation of each property and step-by-step implementation instructions. Keep the tone professional and concise.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent business details; use only the information I provide.
  • Flag any assumptions about the business type or schema type.
  • Stay focused on local business structured data; do not cover other SEO topics.

Example Business details: "Joe's Coffee Shop, 123 Main St, Anytown, USA, (555) 123-4567, joescoffee.com", hours: "Mon-Fri 7am-5pm, Sat 8am-3pm", additional: "reviews: 4.5 stars, geo: 40.7128, -74.0060"

Follow-up prompts

  • What are the most common errors in local business structured data and how can I fix them?
  • How can I measure the impact of this structured data on my local search rankings?
  • What are the best tools to monitor and maintain local business structured data?