FAQ
Direct answers to the most common questions about Schemafy — from basics to technical details.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is structured data and why does it matter?
Structured data is invisible code that tells Google what your page *means* — not just what it contains. Without it, Google guesses. With it, Google knows: this is a product priced at $49, this is a recipe that takes 30 minutes, this is a business open Monday through Friday. That understanding unlocks rich results — visual enhancements in search that typically generate 20–40% more clicks than standard results.
What is a rich snippet?
A search result enriched with visual information beyond the standard title and description: star ratings, prices, preparation times, expandable FAQ questions, video thumbnails, business hours. They appear when Google detects valid structured data on your page and considers your content relevant enough to display.
Does Google guarantee rich snippets if I install Schemafy?
No — and no plugin can. Google decides what to show for each result. What Schemafy guarantees is that your JSON-LD is 100% technically valid and compliant with Google's guidelines for *eligibility*. Without valid schema, rich results are impossible. With it, you depend on Google finding your content relevant and high-quality enough.
How long until rich snippets appear?
Anywhere from 3 days to several weeks after Google crawls the page with your schema active. To speed up the process: go to Google Search Console → URL Inspection → Request Indexing for your key pages.
How do I know if my schemas are working?
Three ways:
- Rich Snippets Manager → Validate All — checks every schema in your database
- Google's Rich Results Test (search.google.com/test/rich-results) — test any URL
- Google Search Console → Enhancements — shows detected schema types and any errors
Will it conflict with Yoast SEO, Rank Math or AIOSEO?
No. Schemafy detects meta tags from Yoast, Rank Math, All in One SEO, SEOPress and The SEO Framework and coexists without conflicts. Use Schemafy for structured data and your existing plugin for other SEO functions — they handle different layers.
Does it affect site speed or Core Web Vitals?
No. JSON-LD is plain text injected into the <head>. No JavaScript executes on the frontend, nothing blocks rendering, no additional HTTP requests. Zero impact on page speed or Core Web Vitals.
Can I have multiple schemas on the same page?
Yes. A product page can have Product + BreadcrumbList + FAQPage simultaneously. Each schema is injected as a separate <script type="application/ld+json"> block — Google reads all of them.
What happens to schemas if I deactivate the plugin?
Schemas stop being injected immediately. The data in the database remains intact. When you reactivate the plugin, schemas resume injection from where they left off. On complete uninstall (not just deactivation), database cleanup depends on your plugin settings.
Can I migrate schemas to another site?
Yes. Rich Snippets Manager → Export → download all schemas as JSON. On the destination site: Rich Snippets Manager → Import → upload the file. The importer validates each entry before inserting.
Is it compatible with WordPress Multisite?
Yes. Each subsite in a Multisite installation manages its own schemas independently.
Does the AI Generator send my content to OpenAI?
Yes — but only when you explicitly click Generate. The content of the URL you select (headings, body text, meta tags) is sent to the Schemafy proxy server, which calls OpenAI and returns the generated schema. No data is collected passively or automatically.
Is it compatible with caching plugins?
Yes. Schema markup is injected via WordPress's wp_head hook. Caching plugins cache the resulting HTML with the schema already embedded — the schema is present in every cached version.
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