Anchors
| Anchor text | Ref. domains ▾ | Top DR | Ref. pages | Links to target | Dofollow links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado | 43 | — | 0 | 91 | 90 98.9% |
| The Regents of the University of Colorado | 22 | — | 0 | 6091 | 6091 100% |
| CU System | 22 | — | 0 | 6301 | 6301 100% |
| Employment | 18 | — | 0 | 5618 | 5618 100% |
| 9 | — | 0 | 11 | 11 100% | |
| University of Colorado System | 7 | — | 0 | 7 | 6 85.7% |
| Procurement Service Center | 6 | — | 0 | 21 | 21 100% |
| CU Careers | 5 | — | 0 | 54 | 54 100% |
| Employee Services | 4 | — | 0 | 9 | 7 77.8% |
| here | 4 | — | 0 | 6 | 6 100% |
| www.cu.edu | 4 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| www.cu.edu/cu-careers | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| AB Nexus | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 1 50% |
| Data Classification | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| report | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Università del Colorado | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| http://www.cu.edu/node/153125 | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| About the Accellion Cyberattack | 2 | — | 0 | 3 | 1 33.3% |
| CU News and Information | 2 | — | 0 | 13 | 13 100% |
| Media Contacts | 2 | — | 0 | 13 | 13 100% |
| Data Classification & Impact | 2 | — | 0 | 9 | 9 100% |
| State Profiles | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| https://www.cu.edu/cu-careers | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| What is the CU System? | 2 | — | 0 | 13 | 13 100% |
| Privacy Policy | 2 | — | 0 | 20 | 20 100% |
| CU Employee Services | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Regents of the University of Colorado | 2 | — | 0 | 8 | 7 87.5% |
| University of Colorado Procurement Service Center | 2 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| | 2 | — | 0 | 8 | 8 100% |
| https://www.cu.edu/ | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Terms of Service | 2 | — | 0 | 20 | 20 100% |
| | 2 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| Hiring Retirees to Work in Staff Positions - APS 5054 | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| http://cu.edu | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Cash Receipt Form | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| Legal Counsel - CU System | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| been her passion for many years. | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| Employee Assistance Tuition Benefit | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| www.cu.edu/cu-careers/special-instructions-classified-staff-applicants | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| several open forums on Thursday | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| UIS Maintenance Matters blog | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| Fiscal Roles and Responsibilities Policy | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| Learn more | 1 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Access Request | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| Read More | 1 | — | 0 | 9 | 9 100% |
| PSC guidelines | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| Payroll and Benefit Services | 1 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| 5015 | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| Register Now | 1 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| University of Colorado Distinguished Professor | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What anchor texts are used to link to cu.edu?
This page shows all anchor texts found in backlinks pointing to cu.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 cu.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 cu.edu have?
The anchor text report for cu.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.