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Intent Refinery

What it does

Classifies keywords by search intent (informational, navigational, transactional, commercial) and prioritizes by conversion potential.

You treat all keywords equally without understanding the intent behind them

Not all keywords are equally valuable. "What is heat pump" is an informational search with low conversion, while "buy heat pump Mitsubishi price" is a transactional search with high conversion. Without classifying keywords by intent you spend equal resources on low-value keywords as on high-value keywords.

• All keywords prioritized equally regardless of conversion potential
• Content type doesn't match search intent (product page for informational search)
• High-value transactional keywords drown in the mass of informational keywords
• No systematic method for evaluating commercial value per keyword

Classify keywords by intent and prioritize based on conversion value

Intent Refinery classifies each keyword into four intent categories (informational, navigational, transactional, commercial) and scores conversion potential. You get a prioritized list where high-value keywords are at the top — with recommended content type for each.

• Automatic intent classification: informational, navigational, transactional, commercial
• Conversion potential scoring: 1-10 based on purchase proximity
• Content type recommendation: blog post, product page, landing page or guide
• Value estimate: estimated value per click based on intent and CPC

Features

• Four-category intent classification with confidence score
• SERP analysis: verifies intent against actual Google results
• Content type matching: recommends right page format per intent
• Portfolio balance: shows distribution between intent types in your strategy

How it works

1. Upload or enter your keyword list
2. AI classifies each keyword by intent and scores conversion potential
3. Get a prioritized list with intent, value and recommended content type

Use cases

• SEO teams wanting to prioritize keywords based on business value
• Content teams needing to match content type with search intent
• E-commerce businesses wanting to focus on transactional keywords

Why use Intent Refinery?

Search intent is the most important factor for understanding keyword value. Two keywords with identical volume can have wildly different value: "heat pump benefits" (informational, low conversion) vs. "order heat pump installation" (transactional, high conversion). Intent Refinery uncovers this difference systematically.

Google itself prioritizes intent match. If you create a product page for an informational keyword, Google will rank a guide higher — no matter how well optimized the product page is. Intent Refinery ensures you create the right content type for each intent, matching what Google expects.

A balanced intent portfolio is the key to long-term SEO success. Too much focus on transactional keywords gives short-term sales but doesn't build authority. Too much focus on informational keywords builds traffic but not revenue. Intent Refinery helps you find the right balance for your business.

FAQ

What are the four intent categories?

Informational ("what is heat pump"), Navigational ("Mitsubishi heat pump website"), Commercial ("best heat pump 2024 review"), Transactional ("buy heat pump Oslo price"). Conversion potential increases from informational to transactional.

Why is intent more important than search volume?

A transactional keyword with 50 searches/month can generate more revenue than an informational keyword with 5000 searches/month. Intent determines how close the user is to a purchase — and thus how valuable the traffic is.

Can a keyword have multiple intents?

Yes, many keywords have mixed intent. "Heat pump price" can be both commercial (comparing prices) and transactional (ready to buy). The tool shows primary and secondary intent with confidence scores.

How does intent affect content type?

Informational → blog post/guide. Navigational → brand landing page. Commercial → comparison page/review. Transactional → product page/pricing page. Wrong content type for the intent gives low ranking and high bounce rate.

Should I ignore informational keywords?

No, informational keywords build authority and brand awareness. But they shouldn't be prioritized over transactional keywords when budget is limited. A good strategy has a balanced portfolio of all intent types.

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