Re: Extension for schema.org/Skiresort

Elias,

I also agree with you that Ski Resort data not really Transport data that
your trying to surface for Search Engine users.

But at the same time, I can see that your trying to think about important
Filter Criteria for folks interested in Skiing.  However, that level of
detail will only appeal to dedicated enthusiants whom will get those
details anyways from specific sites....and not a general search engine like
Google, Yahoo, Yandex, Bing, etc.

The value that Schema.org brings is where it helps the Search Engines to
help users find the data they need... in general.  For a search user that
is interested in comparing ski resort attributes....he will likely just
type "compare ski resorts" and then have a search listing that shows sites
like what you might own or maintain with a page that has those same filter
criteria...and the search user will just like on that search result listing
of "Compare Ski Resorts around your area" or whatever, and then be taken to
that page to perform more detailed selections and comparisons.

So the real advantage and effort on your part would be to ensure that there
is sufficient data that allows the Search Engines to "know" that your site
or sites, can actually perform "comparison of ski resorts", etc....and that
would be enough for everyone concerned.  In other words, don't expect
Google, Yahoo, Yandex, Bing, etc...to build specialized Ski Resort Filters
that let users of their Search Engines so sub-searching or refined custom
searches based on your proposed Filter attributes.

Having said all that... your audience may not just be the Search
Engines....perhaps its others or specialized applications, etc... then it
that case... it might make sense to continue to push and promote your
Schema.org proposal. :)

Best,

Thad
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