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Definition
Query Intent in AI Search
Query intent is the underlying goal of a prompt (learn, compare, buy, troubleshoot), and it strongly determines how AI answers are generated.
Why Query Intent in AI Search Matters
- Common intent types (AI-friendly):
- Informational: "What is…"
- Comparative: "X vs Y"
- Commercial investigation: "best X for Y"
- Transactional: "pricing / buy / sign up"
- Troubleshooting: "how to fix…"
Action Steps
Create a page type for each intent, not one generic blog post.