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        "text": "Structured data, also known as schema markup, plays a critical role in Local AI Optimization. It involves adding specific code to your website that helps search engines and AI systems better understand the context and details of your business information. By marking up elements like your business name, address, phone number, services, reviews, and operating hours, you make it easier for AI to extract and present this data as direct answers or rich results. This clarity enhances your chances of appearing prominently in AI-driven local search queries and voice assistant responses.",
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