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WebPage

Schema for generic, contact and about pages — improves E-E-A-T and page classification in Google.

WebPage / ContactPage / AboutPage

Use these to classify pages that do not fit other specific types. Google uses them to understand the purpose of the page and strengthen E-E-A-T signals.

TypeBest forE-E-A-T signal
**WebPage**Generic landing pages, homepagesBaseline
**ContactPage**Contact forms and location pagesTrustworthiness
**AboutPage**About us, team, company historyAuthoritativeness

Plan: Basic+

Key properties

  • name — page name *(required)*
  • description — page summary
  • url — canonical page URL
  • image — featured image
  • author — page author
  • datePublished / dateModified — publication and update dates
  • inLanguage — language code
  • breadcrumb — inline breadcrumb trail
  • mainEntity — the primary subject of the page (links to another schema)
  • speakable — CSS selector for voice search optimized content

ContactPage and E-E-A-T

ContactPage schema tells Google your site has a real, accessible contact mechanism. Combined with a complete Organization schema, it contributes to the Trustworthiness dimension of E-E-A-T — increasingly important for sites in health, finance and legal niches.

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