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    BreadcrumbList

    BreadcrumbList schema describes a page’s hierarchy path. It helps search engines understand site structure and may improve SERP breadcrumbs.

    Definition

    BreadcrumbList is a schema.org type describing the breadcrumb navigation path. It helps search engines understand hierarchy and can surface breadcrumb-style paths in SERPs.

    Why it matters

    • Clarifies site architecture and hierarchy
    • May improve breadcrumb presentation in SERPs
    • Especially useful for large content sites

    How to implement

    • Provide visible breadcrumb UI on the page
    • Add JSON-LD BreadcrumbList markup
    • Keep hierarchy and URLs consistent

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