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Q&A Schema
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What is Q&A Schema?
Q&A Schema is structured data markup using the QAPage type from Schema.org that marks up pages containing a single question and its accepted or community-provided answers. It is distinct from FAQPage schema, which marks up a list of frequently asked questions with predetermined answers controlled by the site.
When implemented correctly, Q&A Schema can trigger rich results in Google Search that display the question and top answers directly in the SERP. Google limits it to pages focused on a single question where users can submit answers, such as forum threads and community support sites. It is not meant for FAQ pages written by the site owner or for product pages that list many different questions.
Why it matters for SEO
Q&A Schema unlocks rich result eligibility for question-format pages, expanding SERP real estate and improving click-through rates. It also signals to Google that the page directly addresses a specific user question, aligning with search intent signals that influence ranking for informational and commercial queries.
Example
A gardening forum thread titled "Why are my tomato leaves turning yellow?" has one question and several member replies. The page uses QAPage markup whose mainEntity is a Question with an answerCount of 6, and each reply is an Answer with its author and upvoteCount. A shop FAQ page written entirely by the shop itself would use FAQPage instead.
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