SEO-Friendly Breadcrumbs (Premium)
The Breadcrumbs module adds navigation breadcrumbs to your site with built-in structured data (schema.org JSON-LD) for better SEO.
Enable Breadcrumbs
- Go to Site Auditor > Optimize (Modules)
- Enable Breadcrumbs
Display Breadcrumbs
Method 1: Shortcode
[wtsa_breadcrumbs]Add the shortcode anywhere in your content or page builders. The separator can be customized via an attribute:
[wtsa_breadcrumbs separator=" / "]Method 2: Gutenberg Block
- Edit the page/post
- Add block
- Search for "Breadcrumbs"
- Place the block where you want the breadcrumbs - the separator can be set in the block settings
Structured Data (Schema.org)
The module automatically adds schema.org markup (JSON-LD) that Google understands. This can result in:
- Enhanced search results - Breadcrumbs displayed in Google
- Better CTR - Users see the page location in hierarchy
- Improved understanding - Search engines understand site structure
WooCommerce Integration
For WooCommerce products, breadcrumbs follow the product's category hierarchy:
- Home > Category > Subcategory > Product
Troubleshooting
Breadcrumbs Not Showing
- Check that the module is enabled
- Verify the shortcode or block is present on the page
- Check that theme is not hiding the element
Wrong Path Displayed
- Check page hierarchy (parent page)
- For WooCommerce: check product categories
- Clear cache after changes
Tips for Best SEO
- Use breadcrumbs on all pages except the homepage
- Ensure hierarchy is logical and consistent
- Keep category names short and descriptive
- Avoid overly deep hierarchies (max 3-4 levels)