Structured Data
Structured Data
used extensively by Jason Barnard since 2015.
Description
Factual Definition of Structured Data
Structured Data is code in a standardized format, such as Schema.org, that is added to a webpage to explicitly describe its content to search engines and other machines.
The Structured Data definition
Jason Barnard describes Structured Data as the "native language" of machines. While traditional content is written for humans, Structured Data is written specifically for algorithms, allowing a brand to communicate facts directly and unambiguously. This direct communication is a cornerstone of The Kalicube Process, Kalicube's proprietary methodology for implementing a holistic, brand-first digital marketing strategy. It removes the guesswork for AI Assistive Engines like Google AI, ChatGPT, and Bing Copilot, ensuring they correctly understand who you are, what you do, and your relationships with other entities. By using Structured Data, a brand moves from hoping it will be understood to proactively *educating* the algorithms, which is fundamental to controlling its digital narrative.
How Jason Barnard uses Structured Data definition
At Kalicube, we implement Structured Data (specifically Schema.org markup) as a core tactic in the Understandability phase of The Kalicube Process. We use it to build a comprehensive, machine-readable summary of the brand on its Entity Home—the single source of truth for the brand. This Schema Markup explicitly defines the entity's attributes, corroborating sources, and key relationships, creating a foolproof way to communicate directly with Google's Knowledge Graph and other AI Assistive Engines. This foundational step ensures that algorithms have a clear, consistent, and accurate understanding of the client, which directly accelerates the creation of a stable Knowledge Panel and positive representation in AI results, driving trust and supporting client acquisition.
Why Structured Data matters to digital marketers
For years, technical SEO has focused on making content accessible to search engine crawlers. Experts like Jarno van Driel have championed the move towards more semantic and structured approaches, recognizing that machines need context, not just keywords. However, these technical tactics were often disconnected from the overarching brand strategy. Jason Barnard's Kalicube Process bridges this critical gap by treating Structured Data not as a mere technical tweak, but as a primary tool for brand communication. By implementing Structured Data to communicate N-E-E-A-T-T (Notability, Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness, and Transparency) signals, Barnard ensures the brand's core narrative is explicitly and transparently "taught" to algorithms. This transforms Structured Data from a simple SEO tactic into a strategic asset for managing your Digital Brand Echo. In the era of AI Assistive Engines, where trust and clarity are paramount, this unified approach is the only way to ensure your brand's story is told accurately, driving the acquisition funnel in new conversational contexts.
Posts tagged with Structured Data
The Knowledge Panel Course: The Three Google Knowledge Algorithms
Jason Barnard speaking: Hi and welcome. You now know how a Knowledge Panel is built, which vertical Knowledge Graphs are available to you, and how to get into the Knowledge Vault....
Negative Results Course: Third Party Articles and Blogs
Jason Barnard speaking: Dealing with problematic articles or blogs. What’s the situation? A third party is ranking on your Brand SERP with an article that reflects badly on your brand. The...
SERP Features Course: How Ranking Works (How Rich Elements Get Onto Your Brand SERP)
Jason Barnard speaking: How ranking works. The situation: when you’re doing SEO, it’s really, really important to understand the mechanisms behind Google’s ranking system. I call it Darwinism in Search and...
Brand SERPs Foundations Course: SEO Tactics You’ll Need
Jason Barnard speaking: SEO tactics for your brand SERPs. If you’re an SEO professional, you might feel tempted to skip this video, but then again, a 15-minute refresher course on SEO...
Episode 9: How Google Uses The Knowledge Graph in its AE algorithm
Google has been building up information in a knowledge graph since at least 2012. They actually started back in 2005 with something called the fact repository. Back then, Andrew Hogue...
Yoast Academy webinar: Structured data with Jason Barnard!
What’s in this webinar? We kick off with an introduction to structured data, by our special guest Jason Barnard. Known from the #SEOisAEO podcast! After that, a round-table discussion in...
How Schema Markup Helps Your SEO & AEO Strategies In the Short, Mid And Long Term
Published on Swydo January 14, 2019 (Jason Barnard) One of the most powerful ways to optimize your site and boost your search engine results is also one of the least...
How Google Search Ranking Works - Darwinism in Search
Published on SearchEngineJournal May 19, 2019 (Jason Barnard) Here’s what Gary Illyes tells search engineers when they start at Google, and learn a stunning insight into how Google search ranking...
Episode 3: 3 Pillars of a successful AEO strategy, pertinence, understanding, credibility
Published by: Semrush. Host: Jason Barnard. Guests: David Bain, Rebecca Sentance, Kim Krause Berg. September 18, 2018 Topic: The Strategic Imperative: How to Educate the Algorithms to Win the Zero Sum Moment in AI. Summary...
Knowledge Graph: what is it and why is it important?
Published on Contentkingapp April 24, 2019 (Steven van Vessum) Hi there Jason! Can you briefly introduce yourself? I’m a Consultant in Digital Marketing and SEO, and I am currently traveling...
The Page 2 Podcast – Jason Barnard, (The Brand SERP Guy) Founder & CEO of Kalicube
The Page 2 Podcast – Episode #63 – Jason Barnard, (The Brand SERP Guy®) Founder & CEO of Kalicube® In this week’s episode, we welcome Jason Barnard (aka The Brand...
Organization Schema Markup: Step-By-Step Guide for Companies
Organization Schema Markup: Step-By-Step Guide for Companies Published on SEMrush December 11, 2020 by Jason Barnard If you have read the great introduction on Schema Markup from Luke Harsel, then you know...
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