What is the most direct impact of ignoring keyword intent analysis on a Bing Ads campaign?

The most direct impact of ignoring keyword intent analysis on a Bing Ads campaign is a significant reduction in conversion rates due to the ads being shown to users who are not actually looking to purchase the advertised product or service. Keyword intent analysis involves understanding the underlying reason why a user is searching for a particular keyword. For example, someone searching for 'best running shoes' might be researching options before buying, while someone searching for 'buy Nike running shoes size 10' is ready to make a purchase. If you ignore this difference and show the same ad to both users, the first user may not click, and the second user might click but find that the landing page doesn't allow for immediate purchase. This disconnect between what the user wants and what the ad offers leads to lower click-through rates (CTR) because the ad isn't relevant to their needs, lower conversion rates because the landing page doesn't match their intent, and a waste of ad spend as you're paying for clicks from users who are unlikely to convert. Ultimately, this results in a lower return on ad spend (ROAS) and inefficient campaign performance because the ads are not effectively targeting the right audience at the right stage of the buying process. The campaign will attract unqualified traffic, diminishing its ability to achieve its objectives, such as lead generation or sales.