Yoast News SEO Premium

Yoast News SEO Premium is a powerful add-on for the Yoast SEO plugin that helps news publishers optimize their WordPress sites for Google News, Google Discover, and Top Stories carousels. It ensures your content gets indexed faster, follows Google’s news-specific guidelines, and stands out in search results with enhanced markup.

Key Features of Yoast News SEO:

• Google News XML Sitemap
  Automatically creates a news-specific sitemap that helps Google find and index your articles within minutes.

• Article Schema & Structured Data
  Adds the proper structured data for news articles, ensuring eligibility for Top Stories and Google Discover.

• Editorial Markup Controls
  Easily manage article metadata like genre, stock tickers, standout tags, and publication name.

• Exclude Non-News Content
  Filter out pages, categories, or custom post types from being included in your news sitemap.

• Support for Paywall & Subscription Markup
  Mark articles behind a paywall correctly so they’re still eligible for inclusion in Google News.

• Fast Indexing Optimization
  Helps your breaking news content show up faster in search results and news carousels.

• Seamless Integration with Yoast SEO
  Works on top of the core Yoast SEO plugin — no need to switch plugins or reconfigure your settings.