SERP FAQ Removal & New Data Challenge Schema’s AI Search Value

May 16, 2026

SERP FAQ Removal & New Data Challenge Schema’s AI Search Value

Schema markup had a rough week. Google ended FAQ rich results. Four days later, Ahrefs published a report, finding that adding JSON-LD didn’t produce a clear citation lift across Google AI Overviews, AI Mode, or ChatGPT. These developments weaken two common pitches for schema markup: increased SERP visibility and potential AI citation gains. This article

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