Anchors
| Anchor text | Ref. domains ▾ | Top DR | Ref. pages | Links to target | Dofollow links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Edmonton | 57 | — | 0 | 711 | 709 99.7% |
| Edmonton | 48 | — | 0 | 59 | 54 91.5% |
| 26 | — | 0 | 460 | 458 99.6% | |
| Muttart Conservatory | 16 | — | 0 | 17 | 16 94.1% |
| Edmonton Valley Zoo | 15 | — | 0 | 18 | 18 100% |
| www.edmonton.ca | 13 | — | 0 | 25 | 19 76% |
| here | 12 | — | 0 | 14 | 14 100% |
| edmonton.ca | 7 | — | 0 | 38 | 38 100% |
| Rundle Park | 7 | — | 0 | 8 | 7 87.5% |
| William Hawrelak Park | 7 | — | 0 | 8 | 7 87.5% |
| Clareview Recreation Centre | 6 | — | 0 | 7 | 7 100% |
| Emily Murphy Park | 5 | — | 0 | 7 | 7 100% |
| Neon Sign Museum | 5 | — | 0 | 6 | 5 83.3% |
| Commonwealth Stadium | 5 | — | 0 | 6 | 5 83.3% |
| The City of Edmonton | 5 | — | 0 | 5 | 5 100% |
| Edmonton Transit System | 5 | — | 0 | 6 | 5 83.3% |
| John Janzen Nature Centre | 4 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| Edmonton Transit Service | 4 | — | 0 | 11 | 11 100% |
| Hawrelak Park | 4 | — | 0 | 7 | 7 100% |
| Visit Website | 4 | — | 0 | 15 | 15 100% |
| website | 4 | — | 0 | 6 | 6 100% |
| North Saskatchewan River | 4 | — | 0 | 6 | 6 100% |
| https://www.edmonton.ca/ | 4 | — | 0 | 4 | 3 75% |
| Victoria Golf Course | 4 | — | 0 | 6 | 6 100% |
| Kinsmen Sports Centre | 4 | — | 0 | 5 | 5 100% |
| City of Edmonton Archives | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| Whitemud Park | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| Website | 3 | — | 0 | 22 | 20 90.9% |
| ETS Trip Planner | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| http://www.edmonton.ca/ | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 2 66.7% |
| View Venue Website | 3 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| http://www.edmonton.ca | 3 | — | 0 | 5 | 4 80% |
| Mill Creek Ravine | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| John Walter Museum | 3 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| Mill Woods Park | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| Edmonton City Hall | 3 | — | 0 | 4 | 3 75% |
| Sir Winston Churchill Square | 3 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 2 66.7% |
| City of Edmonton Website | 3 | — | 0 | 715 | 715 100% |
| source | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| Hermitage Park | 3 | — | 0 | 5 | 5 100% |
| Municipal Development Plan | 3 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| Root for Trees | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| Edmonton Fire Rescue Services | 3 | — | 0 | 18 | 18 100% |
| City Hall | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| Riverside Golf Course | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| City Plan | 3 | — | 0 | 6 | 6 100% |
| Londonderry Fitness and Leisure Centre | 3 | — | 0 | 7 | 7 100% |
| Peter Hemingway Fitness and Leisure Centre | 2 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| Gallagher Park | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What anchor texts are used to link to edmonton.ca?
This page shows all anchor texts found in backlinks pointing to edmonton.ca, 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 edmonton.ca.
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 edmonton.ca have?
The anchor text report for edmonton.ca 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.