Also called: Link Label
Anchor text is the visible, clickable text inside a hyperlink. Search engines analyze anchor text to understand the context and topic of the destination URL, making it a significant ranking factor for both internal linking and external backlinks.
Tip from Sanoop: Avoid over-optimizing your backlink anchor text with exact keywords (e.g., 'best SEO strategist Kerala'). Google's Penguin algorithm audits this — mix in brand names, naked URLs, and natural phrase anchors.
"...when reviewing client sites, we look closely at how Anchor Text is integrated. Many brands still ignore these fundamentals, leading to lost organic opportunities..."
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