Search intent describes the underlying purpose of a search, in other words what the user actually wants to achieve. Intent is often divided into informational, navigational, commercial and transactional searches. Matching intent is crucial for content to rank and meet the user's needs.
The search "best running shoes 2026" has commercial intent, while "buy running shoes size 9" is transactional.
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