Anchors
| Anchor text | Ref. domains ▾ | Top DR | Ref. pages | Links to target | Dofollow links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California State University, Northridge | 50 | — | 0 | 1475 | 1469 99.6% |
| 25 | — | 0 | 94 | 94 100% | |
| CSUN | 23 | — | 0 | 826 | 825 99.9% |
| California State University Northridge | 14 | — | 0 | 14 | 14 100% |
| www.csun.edu | 11 | — | 0 | 93 | 89 95.7% |
| Privacy Policy | 11 | — | 0 | 1507 | 1507 100% |
| here | 11 | — | 0 | 17 | 15 88.2% |
| Document Reader | 10 | — | 0 | 1895 | 1895 100% |
| Accessibility | 9 | — | 0 | 2037 | 2037 100% |
| Emergency Information | 9 | — | 0 | 1166 | 1166 100% |
| CSU Northridge | 9 | — | 0 | 11 | 11 100% |
| Contact Us | 9 | — | 0 | 2208 | 2208 100% |
| Northridge | 9 | — | 0 | 13 | 13 100% |
| University Policies & Procedures | 8 | — | 0 | 1142 | 1142 100% |
| https://www.csun.edu/ | 8 | — | 0 | 11 | 11 100% |
| California State University | 8 | — | 0 | 9 | 6 66.7% |
| Mike Sproul | 7 | — | 0 | 30 | 1 3.3% |
| A to Z | 7 | — | 0 | 1170 | 1170 100% |
| http://www.csun.edu | 6 | — | 0 | 6 | 4 66.7% |
| CSUN Assistive Technology Conference | 6 | — | 0 | 10 | 10 100% |
| csun.edu | 5 | — | 0 | 6 | 4 66.7% |
| Department of Cinema and Television Arts | 5 | — | 0 | 9 | 9 100% |
| Terms and Conditions for Use | 5 | — | 0 | 268 | 268 100% |
| Webmail | 5 | — | 0 | 1210 | 1210 100% |
| Website | 5 | — | 0 | 7 | 5 71.4% |
| Title IX | 5 | — | 0 | 856 | 856 100% |
| Strength United | 5 | — | 0 | 5 | 5 100% |
| Calendar | 4 | — | 0 | 1023 | 1023 100% |
| Department of Biology | 4 | — | 0 | 7 | 7 100% |
| Directory | 4 | — | 0 | 979 | 979 100% |
| Terms & Conditions | 4 | — | 0 | 833 | 833 100% |
| Mike Curb College of Arts, Media, and Communication | 4 | — | 0 | 17 | 17 100% |
| creativity | 4 | — | 0 | 6 | 6 100% |
| Annual Security Report (CLERY) | 4 | — | 0 | 833 | 833 100% |
| Department of Elementary Education | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| Klotz Student Health Center | 3 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| Maps & Parking | 3 | — | 0 | 129 | 129 100% |
| College of Health and Human Development | 3 | — | 0 | 8 | 8 100% |
| Department of Political Science | 3 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| Career Center | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| Department of Music | 3 | — | 0 | 6 | 6 100% |
| Universal Design Center | 3 | — | 0 | 5 | 5 100% |
| CSUN Website | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| Department of Health Sciences | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| 88.5 FM/CSUN Diversity Statement | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| California State University-Northridge | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 2 66.7% |
| College of Science and Mathematics | 3 | — | 0 | 10 | 10 100% |
| Employment | 3 | — | 0 | 129 | 129 100% |
| Learning Resource Center | 3 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| website | 3 | — | 0 | 6 | 5 83.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What anchor texts are used to link to csun.edu?
This page shows all anchor texts found in backlinks pointing to csun.edu, sorted by the number of referring domains using each anchor. Anchor texts range from branded terms (like the domain name itself) to keyword-rich phrases that describe the linked content. The distribution of anchor texts reveals how other websites perceive and describe csun.edu.
What is anchor text?
Anchor text is the visible, clickable text in a hyperlink. Search engines use anchor text as a signal to understand what the linked page is about. For example, if many sites link to a page using the anchor text "best running shoes," search engines infer that the page is relevant to that topic. Anchor text appears in several forms: exact-match (contains target keywords), branded (uses the company or domain name), generic (like "click here"), and naked URLs.
Why is anchor text analysis important for SEO?
Anchor text analysis helps identify potential SEO risks and opportunities. A natural backlink profile has diverse anchor texts including branded terms, generic phrases, and topic-relevant keywords. Over-optimization, where too many backlinks use the same exact-match keyword anchor, can trigger search engine penalties. Conversely, understanding which anchors drive the most authority (measured by referring domain count and DR) helps prioritize link building efforts.
How many unique anchor texts does csun.edu have?
The anchor text report for csun.edu displays all distinct anchor texts grouped by their hash. Each row shows how many unique referring domains use that anchor, the total number of links, and the dofollow percentage. A high number of unique anchors generally indicates a healthy, natural backlink profile with diverse link sources.