Anchors
| Anchor text | Ref. domains ▾ | Top DR | Ref. pages | Links to target | Dofollow links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Trade Commission | 1012 | — | 0 | 4336 | 4187 96.6% |
| FTC | 419 | — | 0 | 1746 | 1658 95% |
| Federal Trade Commission (FTC) | 295 | — | 0 | 553 | 521 94.2% |
| www.ftc.gov | 245 | — | 0 | 401 | 296 73.8% |
| here | 224 | — | 0 | 366 | 357 97.5% |
| Fair Credit Reporting Act | 155 | — | 0 | 1063 | 1041 97.9% |
| announced | 137 | — | 0 | 324 | 315 97.2% |
| COPPA | 135 | — | 0 | 235 | 215 91.5% |
| CAN-SPAM Act | 134 | — | 0 | 182 | 145 79.7% |
| Cancellation of Private Mortgage Insurance: Federal Law May Save You Hundreds of Dollars Each Year | 130 | — | 0 | 149 | 149 100% |
| National Do Not Call Registry | 125 | — | 0 | 132 | 132 100% |
| Federal Trade Commission Spam Information | 121 | — | 0 | 128 | 128 100% |
| complaint | 111 | — | 0 | 258 | 248 96.1% |
| Fair Debt Collection Practices Act | 108 | — | 0 | 176 | 144 81.8% |
| Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) | 95 | — | 0 | 1498 | 1481 98.9% |
| CAN-SPAM | 94 | — | 0 | 126 | 102 81% |
| 2.6 million fraud reports | 92 | — | 0 | 93 | 93 100% |
| ftc.gov | 79 | — | 0 | 97 | 88 90.7% |
| http://www.ftc.gov | 77 | — | 0 | 144 | 125 86.8% |
| statement | 74 | — | 0 | 99 | 92 92.9% |
| report | 74 | — | 0 | 83 | 77 92.8% |
| GLBA | 72 | — | 0 | 97 | 93 95.9% |
| press release | 71 | — | 0 | 97 | 93 95.9% |
| settlement | 67 | — | 0 | 107 | 107 100% |
| https://www.ftc.gov | 66 | — | 0 | 78 | 74 94.9% |
| 66 | — | 0 | 164 | 156 95.1% | |
| https://www.ftc.gov/ | 65 | — | 0 | 91 | 89 97.8% |
| Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act | 65 | — | 0 | 79 | 75 94.9% |
| guide to data breach response for business owners | 59 | — | 0 | 59 | 59 100% |
| FTC guidelines | 58 | — | 0 | 219 | 213 97.3% |
| safe harbor groups | 52 | — | 0 | 52 | 52 100% |
| FTC.gov | 52 | — | 0 | 66 | 62 93.9% |
| Federal Trade Commission released their new rules for Disclosure Compliance | 50 | — | 0 | 51 | 49 96.1% |
| Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act | 49 | — | 0 | 110 | 107 97.3% |
| The Federal Trade Commission | 46 | — | 0 | 100 | 96 96% |
| ftc.gov/complaint | 46 | — | 0 | 91 | 86 94.5% |
| Equal Credit Opportunity Act | 45 | — | 0 | 45 | 44 97.8% |
| FCRA | 44 | — | 0 | 681 | 675 99.1% |
| www.ftc.gov/privacy | 42 | — | 0 | 43 | 41 95.3% |
| www.ftc.gov/complaint. | 40 | — | 0 | 40 | 0 0% |
| FDCPA | 39 | — | 0 | 109 | 94 86.2% |
| Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) | 39 | — | 0 | 109 | 63 57.8% |
| Green Guides | 38 | — | 0 | 45 | 41 91.1% |
| www.ftc.gov/idtheft | 38 | — | 0 | 64 | 63 98.4% |
| FACTA | 37 | — | 0 | 67 | 67 100% |
| Federal Trade Commission’s Online Privacy Tips | 37 | — | 0 | 37 | 37 100% |
| Children's Online Privacy Protection Act | 32 | — | 0 | 40 | 39 97.5% |
| said | 32 | — | 0 | 42 | 39 92.9% |
| https://www.ftc.gov/enforcement/rules/rulemaking-regulatory-reform-proceedings/childrens-online-privacy-protection-rule | 31 | — | 0 | 33 | 33 100% |
| http://www.ftc.gov/ | 31 | — | 0 | 32 | 28 87.5% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What anchor texts are used to link to ftc.gov?
This page shows all anchor texts found in backlinks pointing to ftc.gov, 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 ftc.gov.
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 ftc.gov have?
The anchor text report for ftc.gov 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.