JSON-LD is the recommended format for adding structured data to websites because it's easy to implement, doesn't interfere with page rendering, and is fully supported by search engines and AI systems. It's the primary format used in AEO.
DrewIs Intelligence LLC. (2026). JSON-LD. DrewIs.org Knowledge Base. https://drewis.org/concept/json-ld
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