Query Intent Alignment Score™ is a proprietary Ivica Srncevic metric that evaluates how precisely a page matches the dominant and secondary user intents associated with a topic. It models how AI systems and search engines classify, cluster, and satisfy intent patterns – without being affiliated with Google or any third‑party search engine.
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What the metric measures
1. Primary Intent Match
How well the page satisfies the dominant intent behind the topic:
- informational
- navigational
- transactional
- comparative
- problem‑solving
- entity‑driven
2. Secondary Intent Coverage
Does the content address the adjacent intents that LLMs and search engines expect?
Examples:
- “best” → also needs comparisons
- “how to” → also needs steps, tools, risks
- “pricing” → also needs ranges, factors, alternatives
3. Intent Density & Distribution
Does the content maintain intent consistency across:
- headings
- paragraphs
- lists
- schema
- internal links
This prevents “intent drift”, which is a major cause of ranking volatility.
4. LLM Intent Compatibility
Does the content satisfy:
- natural language queries
- conversational queries
- multi‑step queries
- ambiguous queries
This is where your framework becomes future‑proof.
Scoring Model (recommended internal structure)
| Component | Weight |
|---|---|
| Primary Intent Match | 40% |
| Secondary Intent Coverage | 25% |
| Intent Density & Distribution | 20% |
| LLM Intent Compatibility | 15% |
If you want to explore how this metric fits into the broader diagnostic system, you can also review my other proprietary frameworks, including the Semantic Coverage Index™, Query Intent Alignment Score™, Entity Clarity Index™, Entity Graph Stability Score™, Topical Authority Density™, and Schema Confidence Score™. These diagnostics work together inside the AI Visibility Inspector and the NovaX AI Visibility Intelligence engine to provide a complete semantic visibility assessment. For a broader strategic context, you can also explore my foundational frameworks, such as the SEO Maturity Model, Semantic Cluster Blueprint, Visibility Strategy System Design, AI Search Readiness Audit, International SEO GEO Optimization, and Indexation & Crawl Diagnostic.
