Advanced18 min readUpdated November 27, 2024

Intent-Based Marketing: The Complete Framework

Revolutionary approach to marketing that tracks and optimizes based on user intent. Master the future of marketing attribution and optimization.

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Published November 27, 2024

Intent-based marketing represents the evolution beyond traditional attribution models. Instead of just tracking where traffic comes from, it focuses on understanding and optimizing for user intent at every touchpoint. This framework shows you how to implement intent-based marketing that drives real business results.

Framework Overview

  • Intent signal identification and tracking
  • Behavioral segmentation and personalization
  • Intent-based attribution modeling
  • Optimization strategies for each intent stage

Understanding Intent Signals

The Intent Hierarchy

High Intent Signals

  • • Pricing page visits
  • • Demo requests
  • • Comparison searches
  • • Free trial signups

Medium Intent Signals

  • • Feature page visits
  • • Case study downloads
  • • Webinar registrations
  • • Email engagement

Low Intent Signals

  • • Blog post reads
  • • Social media follows
  • • Newsletter signups
  • • General content consumption

Intent Tracking Implementation

Technical Implementation

  1. 1
    Define Intent Events: Map user actions to intent levels
  2. 2
    Implement Tracking: Use event tracking and custom dimensions
  3. 3
    Score Intent: Create weighted scoring system
  4. 4
    Segment Audiences: Group users by intent level

Intent-Based Attribution Modeling

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