=== StackDev Local Business Schema === Contributors: wpstackdev Tags: schema, structured-data, local-business, local-seo, json-ld Requires at least: 5.0 Tested up to: 6.9 Stable tag: 1.0.0 Requires PHP: 7.2 License: GPL v2 or later License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html Add clean, valid LocalBusiness Schema to your site — no bulky SEO plugin needed. Perfect for plumbers, salons, clinics, and small shops. == Description == StackDev Local Business Schema is a lightweight WordPress plugin that adds valid JSON-LD structured data to your website. It's designed specifically for local businesses who want to improve their Google local search rankings without installing complex SEO plugins. = Why This Plugin? = * **Simple & Lightweight**: No bloat, no unnecessary features * **Google-Friendly**: Outputs clean, valid Schema.org markup * **Conflict-Aware**: Detects duplicate schema from SEO plugins * **Beginner-Friendly**: Plain English labels, no technical knowledge needed = Perfect For = * Plumbers, Electricians, Contractors * Hair Salons, Spas, Beauty Clinics * Dental Offices, Medical Practices * Restaurants, Cafes, Food Services * Retail Stores, Local Shops * Service Area Businesses = Key Features = * Business name, address, phone (NAP) data * Business type selection (LocalBusiness subtypes) * Logo upload/URL field * Opening hours specification * Geo coordinates (latitude/longitude) * Live schema preview in admin * Schema validation checking * Conflict detection with Yoast/Rank Math * Clean JSON-LD output in `` = No Coding Required = Simply fill out the intuitive settings page, and the plugin automatically generates and inserts the proper structured data. Your business information will be properly recognized by Google, Bing, and other search engines. == Installation == 1. Upload `stackdev-local-business-schema` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/` 2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress 3. Go to Settings → Business Schema 4. Fill in your business information 5. Enable schema and save == Frequently Asked Questions == = What is Schema.org markup? = Schema.org is a collaborative, community activity with a mission to create, maintain, and promote schemas for structured data on the Internet. This plugin outputs LocalBusiness schema in JSON-LD format. = Will this conflict with my SEO plugin? = The plugin detects if Yoast SEO or Rank Math is outputting LocalBusiness schema and shows a warning. You can disable their local business schema to avoid duplicates. = How do I validate my schema? = After saving your settings, use Google's [Rich Results Test](https://search.google.com/test/rich-results) to validate your structured data. = Does this work with Google Business Profile? = This plugin outputs the structured data Google needs to understand your business. Connect it with your Google Business Profile for best results. = Can I add multiple locations? = The free version supports one location. Multiple locations are available in the PRO version. = What business types are supported? = All Schema.org LocalBusiness subtypes including: * LocalBusiness (General) * HomeAndConstructionBusiness * HealthAndBeautyBusiness * ProfessionalService * FoodEstablishment * Store * And more... == Screenshots == 1. The main settings page where you enter your business details. 2. Live JSON-LD preview that updates as you type. 3. Conflict detection and Google validation buttons. == Changelog == = 1.0.0 = * Initial release * Basic LocalBusiness schema implementation * Settings page with live preview * Conflict detection with major SEO plugins * Opening hours specification * Logo upload support == Upgrade Notice == = 1.0.0 = Initial stable release. Ready for production use. == Arbitrary section == = Support = For support, please use the [WordPress support forums](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/stackdev-local-business-schema/). = Contributing = Found a bug? Have a feature request? Please submit issues or pull requests on [GitHub](https://github.com/yourusername/stackdev-local-business-schema). = Privacy = This plugin does not collect any user data. All information entered is stored only in your WordPress database and used solely for generating structured data output.