![FAQ Schema Shortcode Banner](.wordpress-org/banner-1880x609.png) ## Description FAQ Schema Shortcode is a WordPress plugin that allows you to easily add FAQ sections to your site using simple shortcodes. It automatically generates structured data (JSON-LD schema) for each FAQ, helping search engines better understand your content and improving your site's SEO with rich results. By using the `[faqs_dbm]` and `[faq_dbm]` shortcodes, you can quickly create FAQs that are both user-friendly and SEO-friendly, enhancing your site's visibility in search engines. ### Example Usage ```shortcode [faqs_dbm] [faq_dbm q="What color is the sky?" a="Blue"] [faq_dbm q="What color is grass?" a="Green"] [/faqs_dbm] ``` ### Features - Shortcode alias: Enable `[faqs]` and `[faq]` shortcodes in settings if no conflicting shortcodes exist. ### Roadmap - Add accordion functionality for FAQ sections. ## Installation 1. Backup your WordPress site. 2. Upload the plugin files to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. 3. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' screen in WordPress. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What is the shortcode for displaying FAQs? Use `[faqs_dbm]` as the container shortcode and `[faq_dbm q="Your question?" a="Your answer."]` for each individual FAQ item. Wrap the individual items inside the container like this: [faqs_dbm] [faq_dbm q="What is this plugin for?" a="It helps you display FAQs with JSON-LD schema for SEO."] [/faqs_dbm] ### Can I use a simpler shortcode like [faqs] and [faq]? Yes, enable the "Shortcode Alias" option in the plugin settings. This will allow you to use `[faqs]` and `[faq]` instead of the default `[faqs_dbm]` and `[faq_dbm]`. ### How do I enable accordion functionality? Go to **Settings > FAQ Shortcode**, and check the box labeled **Accordion**. This makes the FAQ entries collapsible and expandable. ### How can I change the accordion colors? In the settings page, you can set: - Text color - Background color - Background hover color Just enter valid HEX values (like `#ff0000`) for each. ### Does this plugin add FAQ schema for SEO? Yes! It automatically generates [JSON-LD structured data](https://developers.google.com/search/docs/appearance/structured-data/faqpage) so search engines like Google can understand and feature your FAQs. ### Can I use HTML in the question or answer? Yes, but it's sanitized. Only the following tags are allowed in the answers: - `` with `href`, `title`, and `target` - `` - `` - `
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