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Dataset Schema in SureRank

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The Dataset Schema in SureRank helps search engines understand the details of your datasets. By adding structured data, you make your datasets eligible for rich results in Google Search, such as dataset listings with the dataset name, description, creator, and publication date.

This schema is especially useful for:

  • Research datasets and academic publications
  • Government or public data collections
  • Scientific or technical data
  • Open data for community or organizational use

Adding a Dataset Schema can increase your dataset’s visibility in search results and make it easier for users and researchers to discover your data by highlighting key information like the dataset name, description, creator, and format directly in Google Search.

Creating a Dataset Schema

Follow the steps below to add and configure the Dataset Schema using SureRank.

  • Click on the Add Schema button.
  • A pop-up will appear. From the dropdown menu, select Dataset Schema.
  • Click on the Add Schema button to create the Dataset Schema.
  • Once created, the Dataset Schema configuration page will appear, containing two tabs:
    • Properties
    • Display Conditions

Properties Tab

Basic Dataset Information

Field NameDescriptionRequired
Schema TitleAdd a custom title for internal reference.No
Dataset Name*Enter the official name of the dataset.Yes
Alternate NameEnter an alternate or secondary name for the dataset.No
Dataset Description*Briefly describe the dataset and what it contains.Yes

Creator (Repeatable Section)

Field NameDescriptionRequired
Item 1Represents one creator entry.
TypeSelect from a drop-down: Person or Organization.No
NameEnter the name of the person or organization.No
Add New ButtonUse this to add additional creators.

Citation  

Field NameDescriptionRequired
CitationRepeater section to list dataset citations or references.No

Distribution (Repeatable Section)

Field NameDescriptionRequired
Encoding Format*File format of the dataset. Drop-down: CSV, XML, JSON, RDF, TSV, XLS, XLSX.Yes
Content URL*Direct URL to the downloadable dataset file.Yes
Add New ButtonUse this to add multiple encoding formats or dataset files.

Funder (Repeatable Section)

Field NameDescriptionRequired
Item 1Represents one funder entry.
TypeSelect from a drop-down: Person or Organization.No
NameEnter the name of the funder.No
Add New ButtonUse this to add additional funders.

Access & Catalog Information

Field NameDescriptionRequired
IdentifierUnique identifier for the dataset (e.g., DOI or URL).No
Is Accessible For Free?Select from drop-down: Yes, No.No
Included In Data CatalogRepeater section to define catalogs that include this dataset.
Item 1Represents one catalog entry.
Catalog Name*Name of the data catalog where the dataset is listed.Yes
Add New ButtonUse this to add more catalogs.

Additional Properties

Field NameDescriptionRequired
KeywordsComma-separated list of relevant keywords.No
LicenseURL or name of the dataset’s license.No
Measurement TechniqueDescribe the measurement or collection method.No
Same AsURL of another page describing the same dataset.No
Spatial CoverageGeographic area covered by the dataset.No
Temporal CoverageTime period covered by the dataset.No
Variable MeasuredThe main variables or parameters measured.No
VersionCurrent version of the dataset.No
URLMain URL of the dataset page.No
Is Part OfDefines if this dataset is part of a larger dataset.No
Main Entity of PageMarks the dataset as the main content of the page.No

Display Conditions Tab

  1. Display On: Select where you want the Dataset Schema to appear (Required field).
  2. Do Not Display On: Define where the schema should not be applied.

Verifying the Schema

Once you have configured the schema, verify its correctness using one of the following tools:

This ensures your structured data is properly configured and eligible for rich results in search engines.

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