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Local Business Schema Generator

Build Google-compliant Schema.org LocalBusiness JSON-LD markup. Optimize for Google Maps, Google Knowledge Graph, and Local 3-Pack search results with real-time validation.

1. General Information
2. Physical Address (NAP)
3. Geographic Coordinates & Map
4. Opening Hours
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JSON-LD Markup Preview
Google SERP Local Card Preview
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Apex Digital Marketing - Local Agency
Official website for Apex Digital Marketing. Quality local professional services in San Francisco, CA.
๐Ÿ“ 100 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94105 • ๐Ÿ“ž +1-555-019-2834 • ๐Ÿ•’ Mo-Fr: 09:00 - 17:00

Why Local Business Schema Markup Is Crucial for Local SEO

When potential customers search for services or stores in their immediate geographic area, Google calculates relevance using distance, prominence, and entity clarity. Incorporating LocalBusiness structured data directly in your website code allows Google to definitively connect your domain to a real-world physical location.

This precision markup directly impacts your visibility in:

  • Google Local 3-Pack: The prime top-of-page map snippet that attracts over 40% of local clicks.
  • Google Maps & Knowledge Graph Panels: Dedicated branded cards highlighting operational hours, street address, and direct click-to-call buttons.
  • Voice Assistants: Enabling Google Assistant and Siri to provide exact business addresses and operating hours to on-the-go voice inquiries.

Essential Schema.org LocalBusiness Properties

To qualify for rich local features, your JSON-LD snippet should contain the following canonical Schema.org properties:

  • @type: Select the most specific subtype possible (e.g. Restaurant, Dentist, LegalService) rather than just the generic LocalBusiness.
  • name: Exact official commercial trade name corresponding to storefront signage.
  • address: Fully populated PostalAddress object including streetAddress, addressLocality, addressRegion, and postalCode.
  • geo: Precise GeoCoordinates with latitude and longitude up to 4 decimal places.
  • openingHoursSpecification: Defined structured array identifying opening and closing times per weekday.
  • priceRange: Price descriptor standard indicators ($ through $$$$).

Frequently Asked Questions

Where should I insert the LocalBusiness JSON-LD on a multi-location site?
For enterprises with multiple branches or franchises, each individual location page should feature dedicated JSON-LD tailored strictly to that specific physical branch address and phone number, rather than combining all locations onto the homepage.
Can service-area businesses without a public storefront use LocalBusiness schema?
Yes. Service area businesses (e.g., mobile plumbers, locksmiths) can specify the areaServed property listing cities or radius, and optionally omit the specific street number while declaring the city and zip code.
How does JSON-LD compare to Microdata or RDFa for local SEO?
Google explicitly recommends JSON-LD because it is encapsulated in a single script tag, decoupled from page markup, easier to maintain, and eliminates the risk of missing closing tags common in HTML microdata.