Invalid JSON-LD (Parse Error)
What This Means
The JSON-LD structured data contains invalid JSON syntax and cannot be parsed. Search engines will ignore malformed structured data, losing potential rich result benefits.
What Triggers This Issue
This issue is triggered when a <script type="application/ld+json"> element contains JSON that cannot be parsed due to syntax errors such as missing quotes, trailing commas, unescaped characters, or mismatched brackets.
How To Fix
Validate and fix the JSON syntax in your structured data. Common errors include: trailing commas after the last property, unescaped quotes in strings, missing closing brackets or braces. Use a JSON validator tool or Google’s Rich Results Test to identify the exact syntax error.
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