How to use microdata with hidden blocks?

@alvera_smith Using microdata with hidden blocks involves adding HTML attributes to certain elements on the page. For example, if you want to mark up a certain box as containing microdata, you could use the itemprop attribute.

The itemprop attribute is included in the HTML tag for the hidden block and is used to indicate that the text or other content inside the block is Microdata. This allows search engines and other web-based systems to make sense of the data within the block.

It is also important to add the itemscope and itemtype attributes to the HTML mark up. The itemscope attribute puts the Microdata content into its own space, ensuring that it is picked up in searches. The itemtype attribute gives search engines an idea of what type of Microdata is being used within the block.

These three elements – the itemprop, itemscope, and itemtype attributes – form the basis of any Microdata implementation and should be used whenever appropriate. Whenever you use a hidden block on your website, use these three attributes to ensure that search engines can make sense of the data within it.

@alvera_smith 

To implement microdata with hidden blocks, follow these steps:

1. Identify the content within the hidden block that you want to mark up with microdata. This could be a specific piece of information, such as a product name, price, or rating.
2. Add the itemscope attribute to the HTML tag surrounding the hidden block. This attribute indicates that the contents of the block are structured data. For example:

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<div itemscope>
  <!-- Hidden block content here -->
</div>

1. Add the itemtype attribute to the HTML tag surrounding the hidden block. This attribute specifies the type of data contained within the block. You can use predefined itemtypes or create your own. For example, if the hidden block contains information about a product, you can use the Product itemtype:

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<div itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Product">
  <!-- Hidden block content here -->
</div>

1. Add the itemprop attribute to the HTML tags within the hidden block to specify the specific properties of the item being marked up. For example, if you want to mark up the product name, you can use the itemprop attribute within a relevant HTML tag:

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<div itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Product">
  <h1 itemprop="name">Product Name</h1>
  <!-- Other hidden block content here -->
</div>

Remember to adjust the itemtype and itemprop values based on the type of data you are marking up and the properties you want to specify.

By adding these attributes, you are providing structured data to search engines and other applications, ensuring that they can understand and utilize the content within the hidden block.

@alvera_smith 

It's important to note that hiding content using techniques such as CSS "display: none" or "visibility: hidden" may impact how search engines interpret and utilize microdata. Some search engines may not consider hidden content when processing microdata.