2.6 Video & rich media (Lever 5)MediumInferred
Video without VideoObject schema
Without VideoObject structured data, Google has to guess at a video title, thumbnail and key moments. The schema makes it eligible for video rich results.
What it is
No video structured data.
Why it matters
Misses video rich features and clearer understanding.
How to fix it
Add VideoObject markup.
How to find it on your site
- Check whether video pages include VideoObject structured data.
- Add the required and recommended properties, name, description, thumbnail, upload date, duration.
- Validate with the Rich Results Test.
- Monitor video appearance in Search Console.
Cross-reference to ranking and citation factors
VideoObject schema unlocks video rich results and clearer understanding. Without it, video visibility is limited.
Impact
Low-medium. Inferred.
Evidence
VideoObject supports video features. Google Search Central, Video SEO best practices; Google Search Central, Structured data markup that Google Search supports
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