Anchors
| Anchor text | Ref. domains ▾ | Top DR | Ref. pages | Links to target | Dofollow links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extension at N.C. A&T | 140 | — | 0 | 5808 | 5808 100% |
| N.C. A&T State University | 138 | — | 0 | 5796 | 5796 100% |
| North Carolina A&T State University | 41 | — | 0 | 54 | 51 94.4% |
| North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University | 28 | — | 0 | 279 | 277 99.3% |
| 15 | — | 0 | 42 | 41 97.6% | |
| Website | 9 | — | 0 | 9 | 5 55.6% |
| North Carolina A&T University | 8 | — | 0 | 8 | 7 87.5% |
| www.ncat.edu | 8 | — | 0 | 8 | 7 87.5% |
| N.C. A&T State University Directory | 7 | — | 0 | 1104 | 1104 100% |
| here | 7 | — | 0 | 9 | 9 100% |
| NC A&T | 6 | — | 0 | 8 | 8 100% |
| North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University | 5 | — | 0 | 5 | 5 100% |
| North Carolina A&T | 4 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| Financial Aid | 3 | — | 0 | 75 | 75 100% |
| NC A&T State University | 3 | — | 0 | 1075 | 1075 100% |
| North Carolina A&T State University | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| Learn more | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| North Carolina A & T University | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| North Carolina A & T State University | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
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| Visit Website | 2 | — | 0 | 3 | 2 66.7% |
| Extension at NC A&T | 2 | — | 0 | 1246 | 1246 100% |
| ACEJMC-accredited Department of Journalism and Mass Communication | 2 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| https://www.ncat.edu/jsnn/index.php | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (N.C. A&T) | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| ncat.edu | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| National Alumni Scholarship | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Website Icon Visit Website | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| NCA&T State University | 2 | — | 0 | 176 | 176 100% |
| Admissions | 2 | — | 0 | 78 | 78 100% |
| Apply Now | 2 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| Student Affairs | 2 | — | 0 | 72 | 72 100% |
| Visit | 2 | — | 0 | 74 | 74 100% |
| N.C. A&T | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| NCAT | 2 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| Willie Deese | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Transportation Institute | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| http://www.ncat.edu/admissions/financial-aid/ | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| http://www.ncat.edu/ | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Colleges & Departments | 1 | — | 0 | 71 | 71 100% |
| 9 Principles of Good Practice for Assessing Student Learning | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| Sports & Fitness | 1 | — | 0 | 71 | 71 100% |
| Apply | 1 | — | 0 | 71 | 71 100% |
| ALL AGGIES, ALL IN | 1 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| Contact | 1 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 0% |
| Undergraduate Admissions | 1 | — | 0 | 71 | 71 100% |
| Extension Service | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| Locations | 1 | — | 0 | 71 | 71 100% |
| University Police Department | 1 | — | 0 | 71 | 71 100% |
| statement | 1 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What anchor texts are used to link to ncat.edu?
This page shows all anchor texts found in backlinks pointing to ncat.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 ncat.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 ncat.edu have?
The anchor text report for ncat.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.