Anchors
| Anchor text | Ref. domains ▾ | Top DR | Ref. pages | Links to target | Dofollow links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily FT | 27 | — | 0 | 902 | 901 99.9% |
| https://www.ft.lk/ | 25 | — | 0 | 36 | 35 97.2% |
| 15 | — | 0 | 52 | 52 100% | |
| Poverty and food insecurity compounded by Ditwah | 8 | — | 0 | 58 | 44 75.9% |
| ft.lk | 7 | — | 0 | 8 | 8 100% |
| here | 5 | — | 0 | 11 | 11 100% |
| www.ft.lk | 5 | — | 0 | 11 | 6 54.5% |
| DailyFT | 4 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| Financial Times | 4 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| The Daily FT | 4 | — | 0 | 5 | 5 100% |
| Creating human capital is wider concept than school education | 3 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| article | 3 | — | 0 | 5 | 5 100% |
| T20 World Cup kicks off today boosting cricket and tourism in Sri Lanka | 3 | — | 0 | 5 | 5 100% |
| Strengthening Sri Lanka’s GREAT 2025–2030 Renewable Energy Project Development Plan: Bridging Gaps for a Sustainable Future | 2 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| prohibited | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| http://www.ft.lk | 2 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| Dr Tush Wickramanayaka, | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Sri Lanka sets sail with 9th International Boat Show and Conference | 2 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| https://www.ft.lk/news/GotaGoGama-activists-issue-6-immediate-demands/56-737317 | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Read More | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| https://www.ft.lk/opinion/Then-as-farce-now-as-tragedy-The-second-coming-of-Microfinance-and-Credit-Regulatory-Authority/14-785465 | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| FT.LK | 2 | — | 0 | 152 | 152 100% |
| Central Bank’s role in development | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Making a stand against all forms of hate | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| FT | 2 | — | 0 | 9 | 8 88.9% |
| https://www.ft.lk/opinion/Budget-2025-Adjusting-and-adapting-inside-IMF-prison/14-772076 | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 0% |
| obstruct funding | 2 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| Sri Lanka’s capital market opportunities get spotlight at Investor Forum in Riyadh | 2 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| Read more... | 2 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 0% |
| Tokyo Cement’s 3Q financial results position Group for industry upswing | 2 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| news | 2 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| Sri Lanka Press Association launches special academic book on mass communication ‘Pathrakala Prasadini’ at Russian Cultural Centre, Colombo | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Financial Times Sri Lanka | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Link | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Daily FT Sri Lanka | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| https://www.ft.lk/motor/Chevron-felicitates-female-owned-and-operated-Caltex-authorised-dealers-and-exclusive-service-stations/55-776324 | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| Dynasty Residence Kandy optimistic for completion within record 20 months | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| amidst-challenges | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| Health Ministry Circular against female circumcision comes under flack | 1 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| account | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| for a $100 million curiosity free mortgage | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| Japanese shareholders in Asia Capital want money back | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| recent report by the Daily FT | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| Click here to read | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| "Evergreen memories of actor-politician Vijaya Kumaratunga" | 1 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 0% |
| icc-launches-high-level | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| https://www.ft.lk/front-page/Poverty-food-insecurity-compounded-by-Ditwah/44-787072 | 1 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| https://www.ft.lk/front-page/Port-City-Colombo-s-festive-Christmas-carols-tonight/44-756172 | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 0% |
| Click here to more | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| news2 | 1 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What anchor texts are used to link to ft.lk?
This page shows all anchor texts found in backlinks pointing to ft.lk, 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 ft.lk.
What is anchor text?
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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 ft.lk have?
The anchor text report for ft.lk 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.