Anchors
| Anchor text | Ref. domains ▾ | Top DR | Ref. pages | Links to target | Dofollow links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Executive | 76 | — | 0 | 8355 | 8353 100% |
| IRS funding slashed | 27 | — | 0 | 27 | 27 100% |
| the IRS is expected to receive | 25 | — | 0 | 25 | 0 0% |
| 23 | — | 0 | 48 | 40 83.3% | |
| here | 17 | — | 0 | 38 | 38 100% |
| Privacy Policy | 16 | — | 0 | 2022 | 2022 100% |
| GovExec | 14 | — | 0 | 277 | 277 100% |
| Exercise Your Privacy Rights | 13 | — | 0 | 11171 | 11171 100% |
| reports | 11 | — | 0 | 40 | 40 100% |
| layoffs | 11 | — | 0 | 13 | 13 100% |
| reported | 10 | — | 0 | 14 | 11 78.6% |
| said | 9 | — | 0 | 12 | 12 100% |
| report | 9 | — | 0 | 10 | 9 90% |
| Terms & Conditions | 9 | — | 0 | 406 | 406 100% |
| govexec.com | 8 | — | 0 | 13 | 12 92.3% |
| article | 7 | — | 0 | 8 | 8 100% |
| Learn more | 7 | — | 0 | 10788 | 10788 100% |
| GovExec.com | 6 | — | 0 | 119 | 119 100% |
| https://www.govexec.com/workforce/2022/01/postal-service-hook-vaccine-or-test-mandate-following-supreme-court-ruling/360730/ | 6 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 0% |
| Read more | 6 | — | 0 | 9 | 9 100% |
| terms & conditions | 5 | — | 0 | 18 | 18 100% |
| privacy policy | 5 | — | 0 | 18 | 18 100% |
| political appointments | 5 | — | 0 | 5 | 5 100% |
| initiative | 5 | — | 0 | 5 | 5 100% |
| Robert Brodsky (GovernmentExecutive) notes | 5 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 0% |
| DOGE holds meetings with White House, new postal leadership and Treasury to discuss reforming USPS | 5 | — | 0 | 19 | 19 100% |
| www.govexec.com | 5 | — | 0 | 5 | 5 100% |
| August Congressional Budget Office study | 5 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 0% |
| announced | 4 | — | 0 | 7 | 7 100% |
| wrote | 4 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| according to | 4 | — | 0 | 5 | 5 100% |
| From her resignation letter | 4 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 0% |
| Department of Homeland Security | 4 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| VA’s reorganization, staffing caps a result of previous overhiring, officials say | 4 | — | 0 | 25 | 25 100% |
| GOVEXEC'S PRIVACY POLICY | 4 | — | 0 | 27 | 27 100% |
| Air traffic controllers calling out sick during shutdown may have acted illegally, FAA chief says | 4 | — | 0 | 17 | 17 100% |
| memo | 4 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| aspects of the response to WWII | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| Click here | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| survey | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| writes | 3 | — | 0 | 15 | 15 100% |
| Government Executive reported | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| privatization of the Postal Service | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| argued | 3 | — | 0 | 5 | 5 100% |
| https://www.govexec.com/workforce/2022/01/postal-service-seeks-temporary-exemption-bidens-vaccine-or-test-mandate/360376 | 3 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| executive order | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| Charles S. Clark (GovExec) quotes | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 0% |
| Gov Exec | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| talked about eliminating it | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| Govexe.com | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What anchor texts are used to link to govexec.com?
This page shows all anchor texts found in backlinks pointing to govexec.com, 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 govexec.com.
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 govexec.com have?
The anchor text report for govexec.com 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.