Site Search Stack
Internal search results pages with WebSite search action, SearchResultsPage, FAQs, and breadcrumb context.
When to use this stack
- Internal search results pages that need structured context
- Sites wanting clear site search eligibility and navigation
- Pages where FAQs clarify how search works or what’s indexed
What is included
Declares the site and search action.
Identifies the page as search results.
Answers search coverage, filtering, and support questions.
Provides navigation context.
Properties across the bundle
Nested properties keep their parent path, such as offers.priceCurrency. Only publish values that match visible page content.
Required properties
- itemListElement[].name
- mainEntity[].@type=Question
- mainEntity[].acceptedAnswer.text
- name
- potentialAction.query-input
- potentialAction.target
- url
Recommended properties
- description
- itemListElement[].item
- mainEntity[].acceptedAnswer.text
- mainEntity[].author.name
- mainEntity[].name
Combined JSON-LD
Paste this as one script tag, then replace every example value with data from the live page.
[
{
"@context": "https://schema.org",
"@type": "WebSite",
"@id": "https://www.example.com/#website",
"name": "Example Site",
"url": "https://www.example.com",
"potentialAction": {
"@type": "SearchAction",
"target": "https://www.example.com/search?q={search_term_string}",
"query-input": "required name=search_term_string"
}
},
{
"@context": "https://schema.org",
"@type": "SearchResultsPage",
"@id": "https://www.example.com/search?q=wireless+headphones#page",
"name": "Search results for wireless headphones",
"url": "https://www.example.com/search?q=wireless+headphones",
"description": "Results for wireless headphones across products and guides."
},
{
"@context": "https://schema.org",
"@type": "FAQPage",
"mainEntity": [
{ "@type": "Question", "name": "What does site search include?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Products, guides, and FAQs are indexed. Archived pages are excluded." } },
{ "@type": "Question", "name": "How do I filter results?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Use filters on the left to narrow by category and price." } }
]
},
{
"@context": "https://schema.org",
"@type": "BreadcrumbList",
"itemListElement": [
{ "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.example.com" },
{ "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Search", "item": "https://www.example.com/search" }
]
}
]Implement and verify
- 01
Start with the live page
Confirm titles, prices, availability, policies, and visible FAQ content before generating markup.
- 02
Add one JSON-LD script
Use the combined example as a template in the document head or before the closing body tag.
- 03
Complete regional details
Fill shipping destinations and timing for every region the page actually serves.
- 04
Link the return policy
Use a stable MerchantReturnPolicy URL and keep its terms synchronized with the page.
- 05
Match visible answers
Add only FAQs that users can read on the same page, with identical answers.
- 06
Validate after changes
Run Rich Results Test after implementation and whenever price, availability, or policy data changes.
Common errors and fixes
- Missing currency or availability
Use ISO currency codes and complete schema.org availability URLs in Offer data.
- Incomplete shipping details
Include shippingDestination.addressCountry and deliveryTime.transitTime with units.
- Return policy is not connected
Reference MerchantReturnPolicy from the Offer and provide a stable public policy URL.
- FAQ answers differ from the page
Keep structured FAQ answers identical to visible answers.
Stack FAQs
Can I use this on faceted search pages?
Yes. Ensure the JSON-LD matches the visible search page and query.
Do I need WebPage?
SearchResultsPage is a WebPage subtype, so no separate WebPage object is necessary.