Brand Schema Markup

Learn about Brand schema markup for company branding and product identity.

Company BrandingBrand RecognitionSEO Enhancement

What is Brand Schema?

Brand schema markup helps search engines understand your company's identity, values, and brand recognition elements. It provides structured data about your brand's name, logo, description, slogan, and other identifying characteristics.

Why Brand Schema Matters

Most websites mention their brand name and logo, but without schema markup, search engines only see "some text and an image." Brand schema tells search engines that these are structured brand identity elements that represent your company.

The key insight:

Brand schema transforms your logo and company name from "pretty website elements" into "structured brand identity" that search engines can understand and potentially display in rich results.

Benefits of Brand Schema

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Brand Recognition

Enhanced brand visibility in search results and knowledge panels.

Trust Signals

Establishes credibility and authority in search engine results.

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Brand SERP Features

Potential for enhanced brand listings and brand knowledge panels.

Quick Implementation

{
  "@context": "https://schema.org",
  "@type": "Brand",
  "name": "Your Brand Name",
  "url": "https://yourbrand.com",
  "logo": "https://yourbrand.com/logo.svg",
  "description": "Brand description",
  "slogan": "Your brand slogan"
}

Complete Brand Schema Example

{
  "@context": "https://schema.org",
  "@type": "Brand",
  "name": "Apple",
  "url": "https://apple.com",
  "logo": "https://apple.com/apple-logo.svg",
  "description": "Apple Inc. is an American multinational technology company headquartered in Cupertino, California.",
  "slogan": "Think Different",
  "founder": {
    "@type": "Person",
    "name": "Steve Jobs"
  },
  "foundingDate": "1976-04-01",
  "sameAs": [
    "https://facebook.com/apple",
    "https://twitter.com/apple",
    "https://instagram.com/apple"
  ]
}

Copy the schema above to implement Brand markup on your website.

Brand Schema Properties

Required Properties

  • name - The brand name

Recommended Properties

  • url - Official website URL
  • logo - Brand logo image
  • description - Brand description
  • slogan - Brand tagline or slogan
  • founder - Person who founded the brand
  • foundingDate - When the brand was established
  • sameAs - Social media profiles

Implementation Guide

1. Add to Homepage

Place the Brand schema in the <head> section of your homepage:

<script type="application/ld+json"> { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Brand", "name": "Apple", "url": "https://apple.com", "logo": "https://apple.com/apple-logo.svg", "description": "Apple Inc. is an American multinational technology company headquartered in Cupertino, California.", "slogan": "Think Different", "founder": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Steve Jobs" }, "foundingDate": "1976-04-01", "sameAs": [ "https://facebook.com/apple", "https://twitter.com/apple", "https://instagram.com/apple" ] } </script>

2. Multiple Brands

If your company owns multiple brands, create separate Brand schemas for each.

3. Integration with Organization

Brand schema works well alongside Organization schema for comprehensive company representation.

SEO & Rich Results Notes

SEO Benefits

  • Enhanced Brand Visibility: Structured brand data can improve knowledge panel displays
  • Trust Signals: Clear brand information establishes credibility
  • Brand Authority: Demonstrates brand recognition and market presence
  • Competitive Advantage: Stand out with comprehensive brand information

Rich Results Eligibility

Brand schema enhances other rich results but doesn't directly enable brand-specific rich results features.

  • • May enhance knowledge panel brand information
  • • Supports brand verification signals
  • • Complements Product and Organization rich results

Important Notes

  • • Brand information must be accurate and current
  • • Use official brand assets and descriptions
  • • Consider brand trademark and usage rights
  • • Test with Google's Rich Results Test for validation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brand schema used for?

Brand schema describes your company's identity, including name, logo, description, slogan, and other brand elements that help establish your brand recognition in search results.

Where should I add Brand schema?

Place Brand schema on your homepage or about page. For multi-brand companies, create separate Brand schemas for each brand you want to define.

How does Brand schema relate to Organization schema?

Organization schema describes your company structure, while Brand schema focuses on brand identity. They complement each other - use both for comprehensive company representation.

Can I use Brand schema for product brands?

Yes! Brand schema works for both company brands and product brands. Use it to define manufacturer brands, product line brands, or any named brand entity.

Does Brand schema enable rich results?

While Brand schema itself doesn't directly enable rich results, it provides structured brand data that can enhance knowledge panels and brand-related search features.

Validate Your Brand Schema

Use our free schema validator to test your Brand markup implementation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brand schema used for?

Brand schema provides structured data for brand content and information. It helps search engines understand content details and enables rich results in search listings.

What are the key properties for Brand schema?

Essential properties vary by schema type but commonly include name, description, url, and image. For rich results, specific properties like author, datePublished, or offers may be required.

How does Brand schema affect SEO?

Brand schema enables rich results in Google Search, increases click-through rates with enhanced listings, improves content visibility, and provides structured data that helps search engines better understand and display your content.

When should I use Brand schema?

Use Brand schema when your content matches the schema type definition. It provides semantic meaning to your data and enables enhanced search features.

What are the benefits of Brand structured data?

Benefits include enhanced search appearances, improved click-through rates, better content understanding by search engines, and eligibility for rich result features like carousels, panels, or enhanced listings.