Ecommerce — Homepage

Present a brand-forward overview that primes agents with credibility, merchandising priorities, operations, and the primary paths a shopper can take.

Schema: homepage.schema.json Industry overview: /industries/ecommerce/

Fields

The homepage template now ships with an official schema. Keep these objects and keys intact so agents can parse facts without guesswork.

Field Description
version String that matches the contract release (for example 0.1-draft). Required.
updated_at ISO 8601 timestamp describing when the JSON was last refreshed. Required.
site Canonical site facts: unique id (URL), name, language, currency, timezone, logo, and nested ownership details (owner name, structure, founding year, and physical_location).
about Brand summary including target_audience, differentiators, and markets served via serves.
credibility Structured trust signals grouped into social, directories, and third_party_reviews with handles, URLs, and optional rating data.
contact Contact channels (phone, email, chat etc.) with availability metadata plus operating hours by day.
operations Commerce logistics—service area, shipping matrix, returns policy, purchase intent, payment methods, and storefront visit details.
navigation Primary discovery links under categories, supporting reference_pages, and policy URLs.
highlights Featured hero_products with name, URL, imagery, price, availability, and review stats.
actions Array of high-value intents (for example search or checkout) represented by name and href.
Example schema — handsomecalavera.com
{
  "version": "0.1-draft",
  "updated_at": "2025-10-22T16:15:00Z",
  "site": {
    "id": "https://handsomecalavera.com/",
    "name": "Handsome Calavera",
    "language": "en-US",
    "currency": "USD",
    "timezone": "America/Chicago",
    "logo": "https://handsomecalavera.com/cdn/logo.png",
    "ownership": {
      "owner_name": "Handsome Calavera LLC",
      "ownership_structure": "private",
      "founded_year": 2023,
      "physical_location": {
        "street": "7500 Golden Triangle Dr, Suite E15",
        "city": "Eden Prairie",
        "region": "MN",
        "postal_code": "55344",
        "country_code": "US"
      }
    }
  },
  "about": {
    "summary": "Handsome Calavera makes straightforward men’s skincare that fits into daily life.",
    "target_audience": ["men", "sensitive skin", "oily/combination skin"],
    "differentiators": [
      "fragrance-free core line",
      "made for men",
      "high quality ingredients"
    ],
    "serves": ["B2C", "DTC"]
  },
  "credibility": {
    "social": [
      {"platform": "instagram", "handle": "@handsomecalavera", "url": "https://www.instagram.com/handsomecalavera/"},
      {"platform": "tiktok", "handle": "@handsomecalavera", "url": "https://www.tiktok.com/@handsomecalavera"},
      {"platform": "facebook", "handle": "handsomecalavera", "url": "https://www.facebook.com/handsomecalavera/"}
    ],
    "directories": [
      {"name": "Google Business Profile", "url": "https://maps.app.goo.gl/5fiAXF8KTTYiZXCK6"},
      {"name": "Bing", "url": "https://www.bing.com/maps?cp=44.866896%7E-93.408015&lvl=16.0"}
    ],
    "third_party_reviews": [
      {
        "name": "Google",
        "url": "https://www.google.com/maps/place/Handsome+Calavera",
        "reviews_count": 125,
        "average_rating": 4.8
      },
      {
        "name": "Bing Places",
        "url": "https://www.bing.com/maps?cid=EXAMPLE",
        "reviews_count": 42,
        "average_rating": 4.7
      },
      {
        "name": "Yelp",
        "url": "https://yelp.com/biz/handsome-calavera-example",
        "reviews_count": 58,
        "average_rating": 4.6
      }
    ]
  },
  "contact": {
    "channels": [
      {"type": "phone", "value": null, "availability": null},
      {"type": "email", "value": "[email protected]", "response_time_business_hours": "within_24h"},
      {"type": "chat", "value": null, "availability": null}
    ],
    "hours": [
      {"day": "mon", "open": "09:00", "close": "17:00"},
      {"day": "tue", "open": "09:00", "close": "17:00"},
      {"day": "wed", "open": "09:00", "close": "17:00"},
      {"day": "thu", "open": "09:00", "close": "17:00"},
      {"day": "fri", "open": "09:00", "close": "17:00"}
    ]
  },
  "operations": {
    "service_area": [{"country": "US"}],
    "shipping": {
      "ships_from": [{"country": "US", "region": "MN"}],
      "ships_to": [{"country": "US"}],
      "restricted_regions": [
        {"country": "US", "region": "AK"},
        {"country": "US", "region": "HI"}
      ],
      "carriers": ["UPS", "USPS", "FedEx"],
      "delivery_window_business_days": [2, 5],
      "free_shipping": {
        "threshold": {"amount": 50.0, "currency": "USD"},
        "method": "standard"
      }
    },
    "returns": {
      "window_days": 100,
      "guarantee": true,
      "policy_url": "https://handsomecalavera.com/policies/refund-policy"
    },
    "purchase_intent": "direct_checkout",
    "payment_methods": ["visa", "mastercard", "amex", "paypal", "shop-pay"],
    "storefront": {
      "public": true,
      "shop_on_premise": true,
      "visit_address_ref": "site.ownership.physical_location",
      "visit_hours_ref": "contact.hours",
      "in_person_services": ["purchase", "pickup", "returns"]
    }
  },
  "navigation": {
    "categories": [
      {"name": "Cleansers", "url": "https://handsomecalavera.com/collections/face-lotion-face-shampoo"},
      {"name": "Moisturizers", "url": "https://handsomecalavera.com/collections/face-lotion-face-shampoo"},
      {"name": "All", "url": "https://handsomecalavera.com/collections/all"}
    ],
    "reference_pages": [
      {"name": "Contact", "url": "https://handsomecalavera.com/pages/contact"},
      {"name": "FAQ", "url": "https://handsomecalavera.com/pages/faqs"},
      {"name": "Blog", "url": "https://handsomecalavera.com/blogs/skincare"}
    ],
    "policies": [
      {"type": "shipping", "url": "https://handsomecalavera.com/policies/shipping-policy"},
      {"type": "returns", "url": "https://handsomecalavera.com/policies/refund-policy"},
      {"type": "privacy", "url": "https://handsomecalavera.com/policies/privacy-policy"},
      {"type": "terms", "url": "https://handsomecalavera.com/policies/terms-of-service"}
    ]
  },
  "highlights": {
    "hero_products": [
      {
        "name": "Calavera Daily Cleanser",
        "url": "https://handsomecalavera.com/products/calavera-daily-cleanser",
        "image": "https://handsomecalavera.com/cdn/shop/files/WEB-FACEWASH-MOBILE02.jpg",
        "price": {"value": 29.99, "currency": "USD"},
        "availability": "in_stock",
        "reviews": 26,
        "rating": 5
      },
      {
        "name": "Face Lotion - 50ml",
        "url": "https://handsomecalavera.com/products/4am-facial-moisturizer",
        "image": "https://handsomecalavera.com/cdn/moisturizer.jpg",
        "price": {"value": 29.99, "currency": "USD"},
        "availability": "in_stock",
        "reviews": 18,
        "rating": 4.8
      }
    ]
  },
  "actions": [
    {"name": "search", "href": "https://handsomecalavera.com/search"},
    {"name": "contact", "href": "https://handsomecalavera.com/pages/contact"},
    {"name": "add_to_cart", "href": "https://handsomecalavera.com/cart/add"},
    {"name": "checkout", "href": "https://handsomecalavera.com/checkout"}
  ]
}
Copy & paste template
{
  "version": "0.1-draft",
  "updated_at": "YYYY-MM-DDThh:mm:ssZ",
  "site": {
    "id": "https://www.YOUR-DOMAIN.com/",
    "name": "YOUR-BRAND-NAME",
    "language": "en-US",
    "currency": "USD",
    "timezone": "America/Chicago",
    "logo": "https://www.YOUR-DOMAIN.com/path-to-logo.png",
    "ownership": {
      "owner_name": "Legal entity",
      "ownership_structure": "private",
      "founded_year": 2000,
      "physical_location": {
        "street": "123 Main Street",
        "city": "City",
        "region": "State",
        "postal_code": "00000",
        "country_code": "US"
      }
    }
  },
  "about": {
    "summary": "One-sentence description of your brand.",
    "target_audience": ["primary audience"],
    "differentiators": ["key differentiator"],
    "serves": ["B2C", "B2B"]
  },
  "credibility": {
    "social": [
      {"platform": "instagram", "handle": "@handle", "url": "https://instagram.com/handle"}
    ],
    "directories": [
      {"name": "Google Business Profile", "url": "https://maps.app.goo.gl/example"}
    ],
    "third_party_reviews": [
      {"name": "Google", "url": "https://maps.example", "reviews_count": 0, "average_rating": 0}
    ]
  },
  "contact": {
    "channels": [
      {"type": "email", "value": "[email protected]", "response_time_business_hours": "within_24h"}
    ],
    "hours": [
      {"day": "mon", "open": "09:00", "close": "17:00"}
    ]
  },
  "operations": {
    "service_area": [{"country": "US"}],
    "shipping": {
      "ships_from": [{"country": "US", "region": "CA"}],
      "ships_to": [{"country": "US"}],
      "restricted_regions": [],
      "carriers": ["UPS"],
      "delivery_window_business_days": [2, 5],
      "free_shipping": {
        "threshold": {"amount": 75, "currency": "USD"},
        "method": "standard"
      }
    },
    "returns": {
      "window_days": 30,
      "guarantee": true,
      "policy_url": "https://www.YOUR-DOMAIN.com/policies/refund"
    },
    "purchase_intent": "direct_checkout",
    "payment_methods": ["visa", "mastercard"],
    "storefront": {
      "public": false,
      "shop_on_premise": false,
      "visit_address_ref": "site.ownership.physical_location",
      "visit_hours_ref": "contact.hours",
      "in_person_services": []
    }
  },
  "navigation": {
    "categories": [
      {"name": "Primary collection", "url": "https://www.YOUR-DOMAIN.com/collections/primary"}
    ],
    "reference_pages": [
      {"name": "Contact", "url": "https://www.YOUR-DOMAIN.com/pages/contact"}
    ],
    "policies": [
      {"type": "returns", "url": "https://www.YOUR-DOMAIN.com/policies/refund"}
    ]
  },
  "highlights": {
    "hero_products": [
      {
        "name": "Hero product",
        "url": "https://www.YOUR-DOMAIN.com/products/hero",
        "image": "https://www.YOUR-DOMAIN.com/path-to-image.jpg",
        "price": {"value": 0, "currency": "USD"},
        "availability": "in_stock",
        "reviews": 0,
        "rating": 0
      }
    ]
  },
  "actions": [
    {"name": "search", "href": "https://www.YOUR-DOMAIN.com/search"}
  ]
}