Understanding Search Intent & Why It's Important Especially in B2B

This session teaches B2B marketers how to identify, interpret, and optimize search intent for improved rankings, engagement, and lead generation, providing practical insights for SEO and content strategy.
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM PDT | 01:00 PM EDT
Duration: 60 Minutes
IMG Kathryn E. Strachan
Id: 90447
Live
Session
$119.00
Single Attendee
$249.00
Group Attendees
Recorded
Session
$159.00
Single Attendee
$359.00
Group Attendees
Combo
Live+Recorded
$249.00
Single Attendee
$549.00
Group Attendees

Overview:

This session will break down the concept of search intent and why it’s critical for B2B marketers. You’ll learn how to identify, interpret, and optimize for search intent to improve rankings, boost engagement, and generate high-quality leads. With a step-by-step approach, real-world examples, and practical takeaways, you’ll leave with actionable insights to enhance your SEO and content strategy.

Why you should Attend:

  • Are you investing in SEO and content marketing but not seeing results? 
  • “My content ranks, but it’s not driving conversions” 
  • “I struggle to understand what my audience actually wants” 
  • “Our website gets traffic, but we’re not generating qualified leads”

If any of these sound familiar, this session is for you. Learn how to align your SEO and content strategy with search intent to attract the right audience and drive real business impact.

Areas Covered in the Session:

  • What is search intent & why does it matter in B2B? 
  • The four types of search intent (Informational, Navigational, Commercial, Transactional) 
  • How search intent aligns with the B2B buyer journey 
  • How to identify search intent in keyword research 
  • Optimizing content to match intent for better rankings & engagement 
  • Tools & techniques for analyzing search intent
  • Case studies of B2B brands successfully leveraging search intent 
  • Common mistakes in search intent optimization & how to avoid them

Who Will Benefit:

  • B2B Marketers (SEO, Content, Growth, Demand Gen)
  • Marketing Leaders (CMOs, VPs, Heads of Digital) 
  • Content Strategists & SEO Specialists
  • Growth & Revenue Marketers 
  • Digital Marketing Professionals

Speaker Profile

Kathryn E Strachan is an award-winning marketing strategist/fractional CMO, speaker, and author of Scaling Success: Building Brands that Break Barriers. With extensive experience in B2B marketing, branding, and agency leadership, she has advised top executives on strategy, customer engagement, and digital marketing transformation. She has spoken at industry-leading events such as Money20/20, London Tech Summit, The Drum, and FinTech Fringe