[Collin]

I am getting errors in Structured Data in Google Search Console for missing the “author” and “updated” microformat tags. I use the popular Yoast SEO plugin, but it seems like these are SEO-friendly tags that should be built into the theme. Is there a way I can fix this, or could you consider making these changes in a future update? I apologize if this is in fact not theme-related.

Structured Data Errors: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1oKsv0GGeb8mjPzs0Uq6DLpMotbYGGjTdIUv7RaKJSGs/edit?usp=sharing

My Domain: collinmbarrett.com

Yoast SEO KB: http://kb.yoast.com/article/184-fixing-hcard-author-error

[serkan]

Hi @collinbarrett, i can’t detect this issue on your site, when i check any page of your site with Google Structured Data testing tool, it passes the test.

[Collin]

Hmm, ok, I am not getting any errors with that tool either. I am seeing them in Search Console, though, see below. Thanks for looking into it. It’s not a huge issue.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8_RAAC1wiDrbDlkR21iWGVDYVU/view?usp=sharing

[serkan]

Hi @collinbarrett;
Google Structured Data testing tool is more secure than the other tools and it says there is not any issue with the theme. But if you have any trouble in the future, we are happy to help you.
Thanks

[Collin]

So, I am still seeing these errors in Google Search Console. I used the guide linked below to fix the errors on all of the single posts by adding the code to functions.php in my child theme. Those errors are now gone in Google Search Console. I tried making a copy of template-archives.php and adding the code suggested in where I thought it should go, but a week later errors are still being freshly added in Google Search Console for single pages and archive pages. Since your theme doesn’t have the standard archive.php file, can you tell me based on this article which file(s) and where in that file(s) I should add ? Thanks.

http://www.functionsphp.com/fix-google-structured-data-hentry-errors/

[Collin]

Here is a screenshot of the errors.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8_RAAC1wiDrZHpMUF9iR2dnUk0/view?usp=sharing

[Collin]

The code got omitted, but this is the line I am trying to add without the php tag wrappers based on that article. “if(function_exists(‘get_hatom_data’)) echo get_hatom_data();”

[Collin]

I’m also happy to add a member of your team to my Google Search Console as a restricted user temporarily, which will give you live access to what Google is seeing as far as Structured Data errors. This is an issue that should probably be fixed for SEO and probably affects all users. I’m not sure why the Structured Data Testing Tool is showing “All Good” when the Search Console flags these errors.

Thanks!

[serkan]

Hi, i have forwarded this topic to the developer, he will get back to you soon. Thanks for the patience.

[Collin]

Ok, no rush. Thanks for looking into it.

[ahmetsali]

Hi collinbarrett,

i see the issue, adding this to the update list. Thanks for the feedback.

[Collin]

Excellent! Thanks so much. Lovin’ this theme.

[tobetwobees2b]

I encountered the same issue with template Read WP. Should I create a new topic?

[Collin]

hey, @tobetwobees2b

I have recently switched to a different theme, but I was eventually able to get the errors to resolve in G.S.C. I can’t remember exactly how I did it, but take a look at my child theme’s functions.php, the solution should be in there. Hope it helps!

https://github.com/collinbarrett/collinmbarrett/blob/master/functions.php

[tobetwobees2b]

I figured out the reason because in articles in Category don’t have tag Date & Author http://tobetwobees2b.com/category/uncategorised/
Single article (like this one http://tobetwobees2b.com/2016/02/ve-que/) has.

Pls guide me how to hot fix this in WordPress Theme Editor. Thanks! ;)

[serkan]

Hi tobetwobees2b,
We are adding this to the update list. Thanks for the feedback.

[Mehmet S.]

Hi, the issue fixed for the Read WP theme. New version is available. Thanks