Does this type of writing follow the "original content" criterion of structured data?
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Hi!'
So, in Google's general guideline for structured data, it's stated that the webmasters must "provide original content that you or your users have generated."
If I were to write an article about post similar to stuff like "how to get a driver's license" or "how to apply for an accounting license", which requires looking up information from official and non-official sources.
After researching, I compiled the information I found and wrote a few blog posts.
Are these considered original content? Can I apply structured data to these posts without Google penalizing them?
Thanks!
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Hi, yes, it must be considered original, if you didn't rewrite the text from other websites. But make sure there is no plagiarism.
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I think that you should take a look at the SEO part if you want to increase in rank of your blog.
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