Question 1

How do I use Schema.NET to add JSON-LD to my ASP.NET Core site?

Accepted Answer

Install the Schema.NET NuGet package, create objects like WebSite or Organization, and serialize them using .ToHtmlEscapedString() in Razor views with @Html.Raw() for safe output, as shown in the README's ASP.NET MVC example. This ensures XSS protection while embedding structured data.

Question 2

Does Schema.NET support deserialization from JSON-LD back to C# objects?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the library supports deserialization, mentioned in the contributions section with credits for adding deserialization support. Use the built-in serializers to parse JSON-LD into strongly typed objects for data sharing or processing scenarios.

Question 3

Schema.NET vs writing raw JSON for SEO – which is better?

Accepted Answer

Schema.NET is better for maintainability and error prevention due to type safety and IntelliSense, especially for complex or dynamic schemas. Raw JSON might be sufficient for simple, static data but increases manual error risks and lacks compile-time checks.

Question 4

Can I use Schema.NET with Blazor or other .NET UI frameworks?

Accepted Answer

Yes, since it's built on .NET Standard, Schema.NET is compatible with any .NET framework, including Blazor, Xamarin, or UWP. Serialize objects and embed the JSON-LD in your HTML or share data as needed, similar to the UWP sharing example.

Question 5

How often is Schema.NET updated with new Schema.org types?

Accepted Answer

The library aims to stay current with Schema.org, and the pending package includes experimental types. Update frequency depends on community contributions and Schema.org changes, so monitor GitHub releases or NuGet for new versions.

Question 6

What's the performance impact of using Schema.NET on my website?

Accepted Answer

Schema.NET uses structs for performance, so serialization is efficient, but for high-traffic sites, benchmark the overhead. The JSON serialization has been optimized for efficiency, but any library adds some latency compared to handcrafted JSON.

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