: How to use Schema.org for Adverts on a website - WPAdBlock I'm trying to use schema.org to indicate advertisements on my website. I'm concerned that putting adverts within the content of a

@Ogunnowo487

Yes, your use of Microdata and schema.org is correct.

Instead of div, you might want consider using the sectioning element aside:


The element can be used for […] advertising, […]


That way the advertisement is separate from the main content flow of your document.

Oh, and don’t forget to provide an alt attribute for the image.

Depending on the ad, you might also want to use the nofollow link type for the link (Google urges to use it for "paid links").

For transparency (and, sometimes, legal) reasons, you might want to explicitly note that it’s an advertisement. For example, by using an "Advertisement" heading (which makes sense if you are using a sectioning element, and is nice if you want screen reader users to easily skip it if they want to), or just a simple note, or maybe a link to a page explaining why you are advertising and what happens with possible income or referrer data etc.

Including it with JavaScript? Well, I wouldn’t do it for the obvious reason that users without JS wouldn’t be able to see your ad.

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@Martha676

Your code is correct.
You can test it in the Google Webmasters tools.
In terms of SEO you should insert the ads with JavaScript so it won't be indexed by robots.

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