Anchors
| Anchor text | Ref. domains ▾ | Top DR | Ref. pages | Links to target | Dofollow links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi State University | 110 | — | 0 | 3150 | 3147 99.9% |
| Directory | 38 | — | 0 | 523 | 523 100% |
| Calendars | 37 | — | 0 | 999 | 999 100% |
| Contact | 33 | — | 0 | 803 | 802 99.9% |
| A-Z Index | 32 | — | 0 | 851 | 851 100% |
| MSState | 29 | — | 0 | 356 | 356 100% |
| Newsroom | 29 | — | 0 | 356 | 356 100% |
| Mississippi State University M mark | 25 | — | 0 | 358 | 358 100% |
| Legal Notices | 25 | — | 0 | 460 | 460 100% |
| Customer Service | 23 | — | 0 | 699 | 699 100% |
| Ethics Line | 20 | — | 0 | 3329 | 3329 100% |
| www.msstate.edu | 18 | — | 0 | 67 | 66 98.5% |
| Directory on Mississippi State University | 18 | — | 0 | 346 | 346 100% |
| 14 | — | 0 | 18 | 18 100% | |
| EEO Statement | 12 | — | 0 | 286 | 286 100% |
| Outreach | 8 | — | 0 | 341 | 341 100% |
| Research | 8 | — | 0 | 341 | 341 100% |
| News | 7 | — | 0 | 519 | 519 100% |
| Academics | 7 | — | 0 | 163 | 163 100% |
| here | 6 | — | 0 | 6 | 6 100% |
| Legal | 6 | — | 0 | 3615 | 3615 100% |
| Mississippi State | 6 | — | 0 | 8 | 8 100% |
| MSU | 6 | — | 0 | 247 | 247 100% |
| Directory on Mississippi State University | 6 | — | 0 | 24 | 24 100% |
| MSU News | 6 | — | 0 | 151 | 151 100% |
| MsState main website | 5 | — | 0 | 82 | 82 100% |
| msstate.edu | 5 | — | 0 | 8 | 8 100% |
| MSSTATE | 5 | — | 0 | 7 | 7 100% |
| Search | 5 | — | 0 | 13 | 13 100% |
| Mississippi State University logo | 5 | — | 0 | 212 | 212 100% |
| Apply Now | 4 | — | 0 | 5 | 5 100% |
| https://www.msstate.edu/ | 4 | — | 0 | 6 | 6 100% |
| https://www.msstate.edu/newsroom | 4 | — | 0 | 6 | 6 100% |
| Moroccan Ambassador Amrani visits MSU, supporting decade-long education alliance with Université Internationale de Rabat | 3 | — | 0 | 5 | 5 100% |
| Directories | 3 | — | 0 | 495 | 495 100% |
| EEO | 3 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| Maps | 3 | — | 0 | 495 | 495 100% |
| Website | 3 | — | 0 | 7 | 7 100% |
| Annual Security & Fire Report at MSState | 3 | — | 0 | 167 | 167 100% |
| Admissions | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| http://www.msstate.edu/ | 3 | — | 0 | 6 | 6 100% |
| Legal. | 3 | — | 0 | 376 | 376 100% |
| Giving | 2 | — | 0 | 190 | 190 100% |
| Msstate Logo | 2 | — | 0 | 26 | 26 100% |
| MS State | 2 | — | 0 | 12 | 12 100% |
| Website Icon Visit Website | 2 | — | 0 | 8 | 8 100% |
| APPLY | 2 | — | 0 | 58 | 58 100% |
| MsState | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Mississippi State University Logo | 2 | — | 0 | 5 | 5 100% |
| Calendars on Mississippi State University | 2 | — | 0 | 204 | 204 100% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What anchor texts are used to link to msstate.edu?
This page shows all anchor texts found in backlinks pointing to msstate.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 msstate.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 msstate.edu have?
The anchor text report for msstate.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.