PodcastSeries & Show Schema Markup (JSON-LD Blueprint)
Top-level show structured data for podcast feeds, hosting platforms, and RSS syndication connecting episodes into a unified series.
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Production JSON-LD Code Block
Embed this structured data block directly into your HTML <head> or framework layout template.
{
"@context": "https://schema.org",
"@type": "PodcastSeries",
"name": "The Technical SEO Playbook",
"url": "https://omniseotools.com/podcasts/playbook",
"description": "Weekly deep-dive conversations with leading search architects, core web vitals engineers, and site speed specialists.",
"image": "https://omniseotools.com/images/podcasts/playbook-cover-3000x3000.jpg",
"webFeed": "https://feeds.omniseotools.com/seo-playbook.xml",
"author": {
"@type": "Person",
"name": "Amr Gharz"
},
"sameAs": [
"https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1234567890",
"https://open.spotify.com/show/abcdef123456"
]
}Typed Properties Specification (7 Fields)
Key Schema.org properties and sub-objects required to qualify for rich snippet treatment in Google Search.
| Property | Expected Type | Status | Description & Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| name | Text | Required | Official show title. e.g. The Technical SEO Playbook |
| webFeed | URL | Required | Direct HTTPS RSS XML feed endpoint. e.g. https://feeds.omniseotools.com/feed.xml |
| image | URL | Required | Show cover art (recommended 3000x3000px square). e.g. https://.../cover-3000.jpg |
| sameAs | Array<URL> | Recommended | Links to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube Music, and Pocket Casts. e.g. ["https://open.spotify.com/...", ...] |
| author | Person | Organization | Required | Show host or publishing network entity. e.g. { "@type": "Person", "name": "..." } |
| inLanguage | Text | Recommended | Primary spoken broadcast language. e.g. en |
| genre | Text | Recommended | Show category tag (e.g. Technology, Business). e.g. Technology |
Google Search Console Pitfalls & Critical Warnings
Avoid these 3 common validation traps, parser errors, and algorithmic policy penalties when deploying PodcastSeries schema.
Unreachable or Malformed webFeed RSS Endpoint
Providing a broken RSS feed URL prevents podcast syndication crawlers from refreshing episodes.
Validate RSS feed XML with strict podcast validator tools.
Low-Resolution Podcast Cover Art (<1400px)
Supplying cover art smaller than standard 1400x1400 minimum specification.
Use 3000x3000px high-resolution square JPG/PNG cover art.
Missing Platform Directory sameAs Links
Omitting verified Apple and Spotify links hampers multi-platform entity linking.
Populate sameAs with Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music URLs.
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