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Why How-To Content Deserves Structured Data Step-by-step content is one of the most sought-after formats on the web, especially in how-to guides and tutorial-based articles. To maximize their visibility in search, using How-To schema helps search engines display your instructions in rich formats like carousels, thumbnails, and even voice search results. This case study explores how optimizing with How-To schema drives greater traffic and snippet dominance. The Visibility Gap in Instructional Content A DIY-focused blog with in-depth tutorials on digital tools noticed that, while many posts ranked on the first page of Google, they rarely captured attention in the form of featured snippets. Despite comprehensive content, Google wasn’t surfacing these posts in the coveted snippet zones, especially for instructional queries. Indicators of Missed Opportunity High rankings without featured snippet exposure Minimal traffic for high-volume “how to” keywords Low scroll engage...