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# Installing Google Structured Data to Improve SEO for Joomla sites

> Discover how to install and configure Google Structured Data for Joomla to boost SEO with our step-by-step guide.

Google Structured Data component allows you to improve your [Joomla](https://hosting.com/hosting/platforms/joomla-hosting) site SEO and enhance the appearance of your website for Google Search results. This article will guide you on how to install and use Google Structured Data Component for Joomla sites.

## Installing Google Structure Data component in Joomla

To install Google structure data  in Joomla, follow these steps:

1. Log in to your Joomla site with an administrator account.

2. On the top menu bar, click **Extensions**, click **Manage**, and then click **Install:**

3. Select **Install from Web** tab, search for "*Google Search Data*":\
   ![](https://static.hosting.com/kb/kb-joomla-googlestructureddata-6.png)

4. Click on **Install** to install the module:\
   ![](https://static.hosting.com/kb/kb-joomla-googlestructureddata-8.png)

<Tip>
  If the Install option on the module does not work, click Directory Listing. This will take you to the module page. Download the extension to your computer. Then click the Upload Package File tab. Upload the extension file from your drive. This will upload and install the module.
</Tip>

5. On the top menu bar, click **Components**, and then click **Google Structured Data**:

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6. Using the **Dashboard**, access to the structure and configuration of your website:

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7. The Items option gives the list of Structure Data Items for the site. Click on **New** to add a new Structure Data item:\
   ![](https://static.hosting.com/kb/kb-joomla-googlestructureddata-9.png)

8. Click on **Save** after adding the new Google Structured Data item:\
   ![](https://static.hosting.com/kb/kb-joomla-googlestructureddata-5.png)

9. In the **Configuration** option, access to the Global Structured Data, and modify the necessary settings:

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## More information

For more information about the Google Structure data please visit [https://developers.google.com/search/docs/advanced/structured-data/intro-structured-data](https://developers.google.com/search/docs/advanced/structured-data/intro-structured-data)

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