Google operates a completely separate search engine called Google Dataset Search, used by researchers, scientists, and journalists. The SPP Dataset builder structures your tables, CSVs, and statistical reports to ensure they get indexed in this specialized directory.
Researchers filter data by *when* it was collected, and *where* it applies. Mapping these two fields correctly is crucial for visibility.
Define the timeframe the data covers using ISO 8601 format. For a specific year, use 2023. For a range, use slashes: 2020-01-01/2023-12-31.
Define the geographic area the data covers (e.g., "United States" or "London").
If your dataset applies to the entire world, simply type the exact word Global into the Spatial Coverage field. The SPP Engine will automatically intercept this and translate it into a mathematically perfect GeoShape box covering the entire Earth for Google's crawlers.
A Dataset schema must point to the actual data files so users can download them, and it needs to explain what the data contains.
text/csv, application/json, or application/pdf) and provide the direct URL.If you want researchers to use your data, you must tell them how to cite it and under what license it is provided.
Use the Authority & Catalog section to provide the exact Citation text researchers should copy and paste. You should also provide the direct URL to your License agreement (SPP defaults this to the standard Creative Commons BY 4.0 license for convenience).