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Installing Schema Package On A Multisite Environment

Introduction

This documentation provides step-by-step instructions on how to install and configure the Schema Package plugin on a WordPress Multisite environment. This guide is intended for network administrators and site owners looking to implement schema markup and structured data across multiple sites in a network.

Prerequisites

Before installing the Schema Package plugin on a Multisite WordPress setup, ensure that:

  • You have a WordPress Multisite Network configured.
  • You have Super Admin privileges.
  • You have access to the server via FTP or cPanel for manual installations (if needed).
  • Your WordPress version is compatible with the Schema Package plugin.

Installation Steps

1. Install the Plugin

You can install the Schema Package plugin either via the WordPress dashboard or manually.

Using the WordPress Dashboard:
  1. Log in to your WordPress Network Admin dashboard.
  2. Navigate to Plugins > Add New.
  3. Search for “Schema Package” or “Schema Package – A Structured Data Module”.
  4. Click Install Now and then Activate.
Manual Installation (via FTP or cPanel):
  1. Download the Schema Package Plugin ZIP file from the official site or wp.org.
  2. Extract the ZIP file on your local machine.
  3. Use an FTP client (like FileZilla) or cPanel to upload the extracted folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
  4. Go to Network Admin > Plugins and click Network Activate to enable it across the entire multisite network.

Configuration

Network Activation

  • After activation, go to Network Admin > Plugins and ensure the Schema Package plugin is enabled for all subsites.
  • If you want to allow individual site admins to enable or disable the plugin, activate it on a per-site basis instead of network-wide.

Setting Up Schema Markup

  1. Navigate to Settings > Schema Package in the Network Admin dashboard.
  2. Configure global schema settings that apply to all subsites (e.g., default schema type, structured data settings).
  3. If subsites need different schema configurations, allow site admins to customize settings under Site-Specific Schema Settings.

Permissions & Role Management

  • By default, only Super Admins can manage network-wide schema settings.
  • Site Admins can modify schema settings for their respective sites if permissions are granted.

Troubleshooting

Common Issues & Fixes

  • Plugin Not Appearing in Subsites: Ensure you have Network Activated the plugin.
  • Schema Markup Not Displaying: Check if another plugin conflicts with Schema Package.
  • Permissions Issues: Verify that site admins have the necessary capabilities under Users > Roles & Permissions.
  • Validation Errors: Use Google’s Rich Results Test or Schema Markup validator to check if structured data is properly applied.

Uninstallation

To remove the Schema Package plugin from your Multisite Network:

  1. Navigate to Network Admin > Plugins.
  2. Deactivate the Schema Package plugin.
  3. Click Delete to remove it completely.
  4. If needed, manually delete leftover schema-related data from your database.
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