Anchors
| Anchor text | Ref. domains ▾ | Top DR | Ref. pages | Links to target | Dofollow links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan Technological University | 103 | — | 0 | 3142 | 3131 99.6% |
| Michigan Tech | 26 | — | 0 | 51 | 50 98% |
| 19 | — | 0 | 50 | 50 100% | |
| MTU | 17 | — | 0 | 29 | 26 89.7% |
| Michigan Tech. U. | 14 | — | 0 | 2774 | 2774 100% |
| Michigan Tech University | 9 | — | 0 | 10 | 10 100% |
| Great Lakes Research Center | 7 | — | 0 | 13 | 13 100% |
| Winter Carnival | 7 | — | 0 | 62 | 62 100% |
| mtu.edu | 7 | — | 0 | 13 | 12 92.3% |
| Title IX | 6 | — | 0 | 2673 | 2673 100% |
| Webcams | 6 | — | 0 | 2599 | 2599 100% |
| About Michigan Tech | 5 | — | 0 | 2652 | 2652 100% |
| Library | 5 | — | 0 | 2651 | 2651 100% |
| Degrees / Majors | 5 | — | 0 | 2652 | 2652 100% |
| Campus and Beyond | 5 | — | 0 | 2652 | 2652 100% |
| here | 5 | — | 0 | 42 | 42 100% |
| Accreditation | 5 | — | 0 | 3258 | 3258 100% |
| Report a Concern | 5 | — | 0 | 2680 | 2680 100% |
| University Policies | 5 | — | 0 | 2652 | 2652 100% |
| search engine optimization | 5 | — | 0 | 5 | 4 80% |
| Campus Safety Information | 5 | — | 0 | 2652 | 2652 100% |
| Campus Directory | 5 | — | 0 | 2448 | 2448 100% |
| Department of Social Sciences | 5 | — | 0 | 354 | 354 100% |
| Equal Opportunity | 5 | — | 0 | 2647 | 2647 100% |
| Emergency Contact Information | 5 | — | 0 | 2652 | 2652 100% |
| Public Safety / Police Services | 5 | — | 0 | 2652 | 2652 100% |
| www.mtu.edu | 5 | — | 0 | 5 | 4 80% |
| Jobs at Michigan Tech | 5 | — | 0 | 2652 | 2652 100% |
| Student Disclosures | 5 | — | 0 | 2630 | 2630 100% |
| https://www.mtu.edu/umc/services/websites/seo/ | 5 | — | 0 | 5 | 1 20% |
| Website | 5 | — | 0 | 5 | 4 80% |
| Tomorrow Needs Michigan Tech | 4 | — | 0 | 2641 | 2641 100% |
| Prospective Students | 4 | — | 0 | 453 | 453 100% |
| Minority Support Groups | 4 | — | 0 | 7 | 7 100% |
| Simon Carn | 4 | — | 0 | 7 | 7 100% |
| Give | 4 | — | 0 | 1501 | 1501 100% |
| Undergraduate Admissions | 4 | — | 0 | 2640 | 2640 100% |
| Apply | 4 | — | 0 | 2529 | 2529 100% |
| Global Campus | 4 | — | 0 | 2596 | 2596 100% |
| Graduate Admissions | 4 | — | 0 | 2622 | 2622 100% |
| Virtual Tours | 4 | — | 0 | 2641 | 2641 100% |
| News | 4 | — | 0 | 282 | 282 100% |
| Michigan Tech U. | 4 | — | 0 | 7 | 7 100% |
| Accessibility | 4 | — | 0 | 2641 | 2641 100% |
| Current Students | 4 | — | 0 | 429 | 429 100% |
| Robert Nemiroff | 4 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science | 4 | — | 0 | 9 | 9 100% |
| Mont Ripley | 3 | — | 0 | 15 | 15 100% |
| http://www.mtu.edu/well-being/ | 3 | — | 0 | 6 | 6 100% |
| Safety Data Sheets | 3 | — | 0 | 2436 | 2436 100% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What anchor texts are used to link to mtu.edu?
This page shows all anchor texts found in backlinks pointing to mtu.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 mtu.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 mtu.edu have?
The anchor text report for mtu.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.