Anchors
| Anchor text | Ref. domains ▾ | Top DR | Ref. pages | Links to target | Dofollow links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Libraries | 5 | — | 0 | 116 | 116 100% |
| University Libraries | 4 | — | 0 | 1039 | 1039 100% |
| Alabama Authors | 2 | — | 0 | 2650 | 2650 100% |
| 2 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% | |
| Alabama Authors & Their Works Database | 2 | — | 0 | 19 | 19 100% |
| W. S. Hoole Special Collections Library | 2 | — | 0 | 6 | 6 100% |
| Amelia Gayle Gorgas Library | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| University Libraires • Box 870266 • Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 • (205) 348-6047 | 1 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Historic Postcards of Alabama | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| W. S. Hoole Special Collections Library | 1 | — | 0 | 6 | 6 100% |
| 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% | |
| UA Libraries Online Tutorials | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| Libraries’ Social Media | 1 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| http://lib.ua.edu | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| St. Paul's Episcopal Church | 1 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| University of Alabama Special Collections | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| Bealle, Alfred Battle, 1879-1933 | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 0% |
| Crowdsourcing at University [of Alabama] Libraries | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| Beale, Alfred Battle | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 0% |
| digital humanities center | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| Library Materials Location by Floor Easily locate items by floor using our materials maps | 1 | — | 0 | 26 | 26 100% |
| Brittany Waltemate | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| Special Collections | 1 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| The University of Alabama Alabama Center for the Book | 1 | — | 0 | 2649 | 2649 100% |
| ADHC Homepage | 1 | — | 0 | 13 | 13 100% |
| 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% | |
| data visualization workshop handout | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections | 1 | — | 0 | 34 | 34 100% |
| University Libraires | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| Bruno Business Library | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| Alabama Digital Humanities Center | 1 | — | 0 | 5 | 5 100% |
| equipment page | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| video tutorials | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| facility-specific guidelines. | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| UA Libraries website. | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| http://www.lib.ua.edu | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| lib.ua.edu/research-tools/google-scholar | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| University Libraires • Box 870266 • Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 • (205) 348-6047 | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| https://www.lib.ua.edu/Alabama_Authors/?p=1061 | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 0% |
| Tutorials and Instructional Videos | 1 | — | 0 | 26 | 26 100% |
| publications | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 0% |
| University Libraires | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| Scout | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| UA Libraries website | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| Hotel Albert | 1 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Projects | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| Request a consultation | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| UA Libraries Leadership | 1 | — | 0 | 26 | 26 100% |
| Selma Historic Postcards | 1 | — | 0 | 555 | 555 100% |
| Selma Historic Postcards link | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What anchor texts are used to link to lib.ua.edu?
This page shows all anchor texts found in backlinks pointing to lib.ua.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 lib.ua.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 lib.ua.edu have?
The anchor text report for lib.ua.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.