Article Schema helps Google and AI engines identify an article's author, publication date, and authority, directly impacting your Google News inclusion rate and AI Overview citation rate. It's one of the highest-priority Schema types for blog owners to deploy, and the setup takes just 20 minutes.
Who it's for: Blog owners, content creators, and operators of news/information websites. What you'll gain: The ability to add standard Article Schema to any blog post; an understanding of how it differs from BlogPosting; and the best practices for combining it with FAQPage Schema. Key takeaways: A detailed breakdown of Article Schema's required fields (headline/author/datePublished/publisher/image), the ISO 8601 date format specification, the importance of dateModified, and how to choose between the Article and BlogPosting types.
Frequently Asked Questions: Q: Is dateModified required? A: It's strongly recommended. Update this field after every substantive revision—Google prioritizes showing articles with fresh content. Q: Can multiple Schema types coexist on the same page? A: Yes. The Article + FAQPage combination is a best practice for blog pages.