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Search Intent Classifier

Classify keywords as informational, navigational, commercial, or transactional.

AI · 3 uses / day

What is search intent?

Search intent is the reason a user types a query. Google groups it into four types. Informational means the user wants to learn. Navigational means they want a specific site. Commercial means they are researching products. Transactional means they are ready to buy or act.

Why classify intent for SEO?

Google ranks pages that match the intent of the query. Even great content fails when the format does not match. A how to guide will not rank for a transactional query like buy nike shoes, no matter how long it is. Classifying intent before writing prevents this mistake.

How do you use this tool?

  1. Paste a list of keywords, one per line.
  2. Click Classify intent.
  3. Group your content plan by intent and choose page formats accordingly.

When does intent get tricky?

Mixed intent keywords like best laptops sit between commercial and informational. The SERP usually shows a mix of buying guides and review pages. Match whichever format dominates the top three results.

Got more questions?

How many intents does Google use?
Four main types, plus mixed cases. Some SEOs split them further into sub categories like local intent or visit in person.
Can intent change over time?
Yes. Trending events or new products can shift intent for a query. Re check intent every few months for important keywords.
Should each page target one intent?
Yes. Mixing intents on one page rarely ranks well for any of them.
Does intent affect AEO?
Yes. AI search engines use intent signals to pick which content to cite. Clear intent matched content gets cited more often.

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