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  "name": "Should I try to DIY structured data for AEO, or is this something I really need a specialist for?",
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      "name": "Should I try to DIY structured data for AEO, or is this something I really need a specialist for?",
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        "text": "DIY structured data for AEO is realistic if you’re comfortable editing templates and using validation tools, but it becomes risky when your site is complex or when multiple teams touch the code. The decision should hinge on scale and risk tolerance.\n\nFor smaller sites with clear content structures, a careful DIY approach can work well. Larger, high-traffic properties benefit from more formal processes and expert oversight.\n\nKey factors:\n- Assess how many templates you have and who controls them.\n- Consider the impact of potential markup errors on business-critical pages.\n- Evaluate your familiarity with JSON-LD and debugging structured data.\n- Factor in the need for ongoing maintenance as content changes.\n\nIf you choose DIY, start small on non-critical templates, build your confidence, then gradually roll out to more important pages. If the stakes are high or your stack is complex, consider having an expert design patterns you can then maintain.\n\nA blended approach—expert strategy with in-house execution—is often the safest path for AEO.",
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        "description": "DIY can work on smaller, simpler sites if you’re comfortable with JSON-LD and validation tools. For larger or business-critical sites, having an expert design and review your structured-data patterns, while your team implements and maintains them, is usually safer for AEO."
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