Add WebSite schema with SearchAction — Windsurf

Without WebSite + SearchAction schema, Google cannot show a search box under your brand result — missing a big SERP real-estate opportunity.

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Fixing this in Windsurf

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Windsurf Cascade can walk the entire project and apply multi-file edits in one pass. Paste the prompt below into your Windsurf chat and the fix rolls out across the project in one pass.

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Copy and paste this into your Windsurf chat exactly as-is.

Using Windsurf Cascade, apply these edits across the project in one pass:

Add WebSite schema with SearchAction

1. Add WebSite schema with a SearchAction so Google can show a sitelinks searchbox.

Why this matters

When someone searches your brand name, Google can show a search box directly under the result — searching that box goes to your internal search page. Only eligible sites get this (usually larger brands), and WebSite schema with SearchAction is the prerequisite.

You need actual internal search for this to work. If you do not have search, skip this schema.

How to use this prompt in Windsurf

1. Open your Windsurf project.
2. Copy the prompt above with the copy button.
3. Paste into the Windsurf chat and send.
4. Review the diff, accept the changes, redeploy.
5. Verify the fix using the checklist below.

Common mistakes to avoid

error_outlinePointing SearchAction to a broken search URL.
error_outlineAdding WebSite schema without Organization — pair them.
error_outlineCopying the example schema without replacing the search URL template.

How to verify the fix worked

check_circleRich Results Test recognizes the schema.
check_circleAfter a few weeks, branded search may show sitelinks search box.

Frequently asked questions

How long until the search box appears?expand_more

Weeks to months. Google grants it based on brand authority and schema accuracy.

Do I need WebSite on every page?expand_more

Only on the homepage.

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