How to identify shopping intent in AI prompts?

Look for commercial signals: comparison terms ('vs', 'versus', 'compared to'), evaluative language ('best', 'top', 'recommended'), purchase-related words ('buy', 'pricing', 'cost'), and decision-making phrases ('should I', 'which one'). The platform automatically flags these high-value queries. Questions asking 'which tool' or 'what's the best' indicate users ready to choose—prioritize these over informational queries like 'what is' or 'how does'.

Should I only optimize for shopping-intent queries?

No—optimize across the full funnel. Shopping-intent queries drive conversions, but informational queries build awareness and trust. Users often start with 'what is AI marketing' (informational) before searching 'best AI marketing tools' (shopping). Balance: prioritize shopping-intent for ROI, but maintain informational presence to capture early-stage prospects. Ideal mix: 60% shopping-intent, 37% informational—adjust based on your conversion funnel data.

Do AI platforms treat shopping intent differently?

Yes, significantly. Perplexity emphasizes commercial intent with shopping-focused features and affiliate links. ChatGPT provides balanced recommendations but may soften commercial language. Claude tends toward thoughtful comparisons with caveats. Google Gemini integrates shopping results more prominently. Each platform's training and policies affect how aggressively they respond to commercial queries—test your brand's presence across platforms for each shopping-intent prompt you target.

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Shopping Intent

Signals within queries or responses indicating user readiness to make a purchase decision.

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What is Shopping Intent?

Shopping Intent refers to behavioral and linguistic signals that indicate a user is in buying mode: comparing products, seeking recommendations, asking about pricing, or looking for 'best' solutions. Queries with shopping intent are high-value for GEO because they're closer to conversion. Identifying shopping intent helps prioritize which prompts to optimize for and ensures your brand appears in commercial AI responses where purchase decisions are made. Shopping intent queries often include terms like 'best', 'top', 'recommended', 'buy', 'compare', or 'vs'.

How Qwairy Makes This Actionable

Qwairy detects shopping intent signals in AI responses and prompts. Identify high-value commercial queries where users are making purchase decisions, and prioritize optimization efforts on these revenue-driving opportunities.