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Anchor text is the clickable text in a hyperlink. The anchor text is also identified as the link title. An exact match anchor text has the same keywords tinted as the targeted keyword of a web page. Anchor texts are one of the many signals search engines use to decide the topic of a web page, and can direct to an internal or external web page.


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The anchor text, link label, link text, or link title is the visible, clickable text in a hyperlink. The words contained in the anchor text can determine the ranking that the page will receive by search engines. It is the clickable text which is hyperlinked with the website URL to redirect traffic to your domain.

LyzLauren

The anchor text, link label, link text, or link title is the visible, clickable text in a hyperlink. The words contained in the anchor text can determine the ranking that the page will receive by search engines.

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Kate Evans

Anchor text is simply the visible and clickable text in a link. If you want to learn how create it, you will need to memorize a very simple HTML code: <a href="http://www.mywebsites.com/">anchor text</a> !


TomClarke

Anchor text is the visible characters anf words that  hyperlinks display when linking to another document or location on the web. Search engines use this text to help determine the subject matter of the linked-to document.
Anchor text is usually gives the user relevant discriptive or contextual information about  the content of the link's destination.

patco

I am pretty amazed to find such a question here... I am sure there are thousands of different online resources that will give an answer to the thread creator... I don't get the idea to post such questions in a forum and expect to see the same answer (with different words) a lot of times ;)
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Yuga

Anchor text is the clickable text in a hyperlink. ... The anchor text is also known as the link label or link title. The words contained in the anchor text help determine the ranking that the page will receive by search engines such as Google or Yahoo and Bing.


Lishmalinyjames

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Anchor text serves as the visible, clickable text in a hyperlink, and it helps search engines understand the content and context of the linked page. Using exact match anchor text, which includes keywords that match the targeted webpage, can further indicate to search engines the topic and relevance of the linked page. Additionally, anchor texts can point to either internal pages within the same website or external pages on other websites.

Anchor text plays a significant role in search engine optimization (SEO). It provides important context to search engines about the linked page's topic. When search engine crawlers follow a hyperlink, they analyze the anchor text to understand what the linked page is about.

Using descriptive and relevant anchor text can improve a webpage's visibility in search results for specific keywords. However, it's crucial to maintain a natural and diverse anchor text profile. Over-optimization or excessive use of exact match anchor text can be seen as manipulative by search engines and may result in penalties.

In addition to SEO benefits, anchor text also improves user experience by providing an indication of the content they will find when they click on a hyperlink. Clear and descriptive anchor text helps users decide whether the linked page meets their needs or interests.

Here are a few additional points about anchor text:

1. Types of Anchor Text: Anchor text can be classified into different types, including exact match, partial match, branded, generic, and naked URLs. Exact match anchor text includes the exact keyword or phrase that the linked page targets. Partial match anchor text contains variations or related terms of the target keyword. Branded anchor text uses the company or brand name as the hyperlink. Generic anchor text uses non-descriptive phrases like "click here" or "learn more." Naked URLs are simply the URL of the linked page used as the anchor text.

2. Link Context: Search engines consider the context surrounding the anchor text, such as the content surrounding it, the page's overall theme, and the relevance of the link to the page. This helps them determine the relationship between the linked pages and understand their topical relevance.

3. Internal vs External Links: Anchor text can point to either internal pages within the same website or external pages on other websites. When linking internally, descriptive anchor text helps users navigate and understand the structure and content of the website. External links with relevant anchor text provide citation and authority signals, further enhancing the credibility and relevance of the linked page.

4. Link Diversity: Having a diverse and natural pattern of anchor text is important for SEO. Using a variety of anchor text types and keywords prevents over-optimization and makes the link profile appear more organic and trustworthy to search engines.

5. User Experience Considerations: While anchor text is important for SEO, it is also crucial to prioritize user experience. The anchor text should accurately reflect the content of the linked page, helping users understand what they will find when they click the link.