Schema.org usage when there is no specific value available
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Hi,
I have a question on the usage of schema structure for reviews and especially for the “description” part. Most of the reviews have feedback included, which is used as “description” in the schema. But what should be done if there is no feedback thus no “description” available? Leave “description” in the schema, without value ("description": "",) or remove “description” from the schema?
André
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I would imagine that removing the "description" element would follow the logic of markup, but it is likely immaterial whether you choose to remove it or not.
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