SEO Intelligence

Search Intent Classification API

Understand whether a page or query is informational, commercial, transactional, or navigational. MetaRank helps teams classify intent directly from content and targeting context.

Why teams use MetaRank

  • Classify intent directly from page content and targeting
  • Improve SEO workflows with structured intent data
  • Support content planning and page-type decisions
  • Return intent in API responses alongside other metadata

Built for real production workflows

MetaRank helps developers, CMS platforms, publishing tools, and SEO teams automate metadata generation without fragile prompts or manual copywriting.

SEO teams

Quickly classify pages and queries to improve content planning and SERP targeting.

CMS platforms

Add intent-aware publishing logic to editorial and optimization workflows.

Content analytics

Tag pages by intent to identify gaps across informational, commercial, and conversion-focused content.

Example request

Use the MetaRank API directly from your app, CMS, editorial workflow, or automation pipeline.

fetch("https://api.metarank.dev/v1/seo/meta", {
  method: "POST",
  headers: {
    "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY",
    "Content-Type": "application/json"
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    title: "Best Project Management Tools for Agencies",
    body: "Agencies often compare project management software based on collaboration features, pricing, reporting, and client access.",
    targetQuery: "best project management tools for agencies"
  })
})
  .then((res) => res.json())
  .then(console.log);

Frequently asked questions

Common questions for teams evaluating MetaRank for automated SEO metadata generation.

What intent types does MetaRank return?

MetaRank returns one of four common SEO intent categories: informational, commercial, transactional, or navigational.

Can search intent help content strategy?

Yes. Intent classification helps teams understand what users expect and whether a page should educate, compare, convert, or guide navigation.

Is intent returned with the rest of the metadata?

Yes. Search intent is included in the same response as title, description, slug, and keywords.

Start generating SEO metadata with MetaRank

Test the API in the dashboard, create a key, and ship cleaner metadata across your product.