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How I optimize my WordPress & Showit pages to get cited by AI
#1 Schema Markup for WordPress and Showit

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Over the next 8 articles, I’m going to show you 8 concrete elements I implement on my WordPress and Showit pages so that ChatGPT, Grok, Perplexity, Gemini, and other AI tools naturally cite and recommend me.

Today, #1: Schema Markup (JSON-LD structured data). This is one of the most powerful levers in 2026 to go from “invisible page” to “reference source” for AI.

Why is Schema Markup the #1 way to get recommended by AI?

AI doesn’t read your pages the way a human does. It looks for structured data to instantly understand:

  • What is the page about?
  • What are the questions and answers?
  • Who is the author?
  • When was it last updated?

JSON-LD (Schema.org) gives AI this information in machine-readable language. The result: your pages get cited far more often.

The important rule:

As a general rule, one primary schema per page is enough. But it’s entirely possible — and often recommended — to combine several complementary schemas on the same page: for example Article + FAQPage, or Service + Organization. Google supports them natively and AI tools make full use of them.

How to create a Schema Markup (the super simple method)

  1. Use this general-purpose prompt that I use myself:
You are an expert in Schema.org and AEO optimization.

Go to the following page: [INSERT FULL URL HERE]

Analyze the main content of the page and determine the most relevant Schema.org schema type (Article, Product, Person, Organization, Service, WebPage, etc.).

Create the complete and valid JSON-LD code for this schema:
- Fill in all important fields with information extracted from the page
- Add the "url" property with the exact URL of the page
- Add "@id" pointing to the same URL
- The JSON must be 100% valid
- Wrap all the code with the <script type="application/ld+json"> ... </script> tag
- Do NOT include any explanatory text before or after the code. Return ONLY the script block.

Generate the code now.

 

2. Simply replace [INSERT FULL URL HERE] with your page’s link. The AI will send you back the code ready to paste.

How to add Schema Markup on Showit (static pages)

Showit doesn’t generate a schema automatically, but it’s incredibly simple:

  1. Open your page in the Showit editor.
  2. In the left panel → Add Element → Embed Code.
  3. Drag the block anywhere on the canvas (it will remain completely invisible to visitors).
  4. Double-click the element and paste your complete JSON-LD code.
  5. Publish. You’re done!

How to add Schema Markup on WordPress pages (dynamic pages)

On WordPress, it’s even simpler than on Showit thanks to free plugins.

The best free plugin in 2026 is Rank Math SEO, the one I use and recommend.

Steps to add the schema:

  1. Once you’ve finished writing your article or page, click on the SEO score numbers in the top right corner of the editor (for example: 3/100 or 0/100).
  2. The Rank Math panel opens on the right.
  3. Click on the Schema tab, then on the Schema Generator button.
  4. Choose the most appropriate schema type (Article, Product, FAQPage, Person, etc.).
  5. Leave the fields that are already auto-filled (title, description, date…).
  6. Click Save for this Post.

The JSON-LD is automatically added to the <head> of your page.

Other reliable free plugins:

  • All in One SEO (AIOSEO)
  • Yoast SEO (more limited on schema)
  • Schema & Structured Data for WP (specialized in schemas only)

How to test that your Schema Markup works (Showit or WordPress)

Once the schema is added:

  1. Save or update your article or page.
  2. In the Rank Math panel, click the Test with Google button: it takes you directly to Google’s Rich Results Test, which verifies that your schema is eligible for rich results.
  3. You can also go to https://validator.schema.org and paste your page’s URL to verify that the structured data is properly extracted and recognized.

These two tools are complementary: the Rich Results Test confirms eligibility for Google’s rich results, while validator.schema.org checks the technical compliance of your schema. If no errors are flagged, your schema is being properly read by both Google and AI tools.

Wrapping up #1

You’ve just laid the first foundation of your AEO optimization. With Schema Markup properly set up on WordPress or Showit, your pages become understandable and usable by AI.

In the next article (#2), I’ll show you how to create an irresistible FAQ section that gets AI to cite you first.

March 28, 2026

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