entity collision
Two distinct entities in a site's structured data sharing an identifier, or one entity split across identifiers.
What entity collision does not show
Either way a machine reading the graph cannot tell how many things are being described.
How CrawlCheck measures entity collision
One finding code measures it. Its share of all scans is computed from the live corpus when this page is served, not typed into it.
| Finding code | Share of scans | Guide |
|---|---|---|
ENTITY_COLLISION | 2.8% | How to rank in ChatGPT: the part that is in your control |
Every code, its rule and its current rate: the dataset page. Scan a site to see which apply to it.
Terms this definition uses
Related terms in Entities and schema
Declaring who you are in a form a resolver can use without guessing.
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Questions about entity collision
What is entity collision?
Two distinct entities in a site's structured data sharing an identifier, or one entity split across identifiers.
What does entity collision not show or guarantee?
Either way a machine reading the graph cannot tell how many things are being described.
How does CrawlCheck measure entity collision?
Through the finding code ENTITY_COLLISION, each with a stated rule, evidence bytes and a live share of scans on the dataset page.
Which area of the glossary does entity collision belong to?
Entities and schema: Declaring who you are in a form a resolver can use without guessing.
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