Google has revised its documentation on how profile page and discussion forum markup is used in Google Search, reflecting recent changes in its search features.
Key Updates:
Terminology Change:
- The "Perspectives" feature in Google Search has been renamed to "Forums".
ProfilePage Markup Usage:
- Clarified that ProfilePage markup is applicable to sites where creators share first-hand perspectives.
- This includes both individual and organizational creators.
Search Result Impact:
- Proper markup helps Google better understand creators in online communities.
- It can improve content visibility in search results, particularly in the Discussions and Forums feature.
Structured Data Integration:
- ProfilePage markup can be linked from other structured data types, such as Article and Recipe.
- It's also relevant for discussion forum and Q&A page structured data.
Purpose of Markup:
- Aims to enhance Google's ability to classify and present content from online communities more effectively.
This documentation update reflects Google's ongoing efforts to improve the way it interprets and presents user-generated content in search results, particularly focusing on forum discussions and creator profiles.
