Anchors
| Anchor text | Ref. domains ▾ | Top DR | Ref. pages | Links to target | Dofollow links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio University | 150 | — | 0 | 594 | 574 96.6% |
| 29 | — | 0 | 678 | 675 99.6% | |
| here | 13 | — | 0 | 40 | 40 100% |
| www.ohio.edu | 13 | — | 0 | 22 | 5 22.7% |
| https://www.ohio.edu/ | 8 | — | 0 | 8 | 7 87.5% |
| Website | 8 | — | 0 | 16 | 15 93.8% |
| ADA Compliance | 8 | — | 0 | 808 | 808 100% |
| Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine | 7 | — | 0 | 9 | 9 100% |
| Employment Law Notices | 7 | — | 0 | 807 | 807 100% |
| New Ohio Review | 7 | — | 0 | 11 | 11 100% |
| ohio.edu | 6 | — | 0 | 13 | 11 84.6% |
| Notice of Non-Discrimination | 6 | — | 0 | 582 | 582 100% |
| Visit | 6 | — | 0 | 581 | 580 99.8% |
| Lancaster | 5 | — | 0 | 796 | 796 100% |
| Alumni/Friends | 5 | — | 0 | 787 | 787 100% |
| Title IX Coordinator | 5 | — | 0 | 580 | 580 100% |
| Future Students | 5 | — | 0 | 787 | 787 100% |
| Current Students | 5 | — | 0 | 1016 | 1016 100% |
| FORUM Act Report | 5 | — | 0 | 580 | 580 100% |
| Eastern | 5 | — | 0 | 796 | 796 100% |
| Southern | 5 | — | 0 | 796 | 796 100% |
| Faculty/Staff | 5 | — | 0 | 791 | 791 100% |
| Apply | 5 | — | 0 | 574 | 574 100% |
| State Authorization | 5 | — | 0 | 580 | 580 100% |
| Parents/Families | 5 | — | 0 | 1016 | 1016 100% |
| Visit Website | 5 | — | 0 | 8 | 6 75% |
| Scripps College of Communication | 5 | — | 0 | 5 | 5 100% |
| Chillicothe | 5 | — | 0 | 797 | 797 100% |
| Zanesville | 5 | — | 0 | 796 | 796 100% |
| Privacy Statement | 5 | — | 0 | 580 | 580 100% |
| Regional Campuses | 4 | — | 0 | 789 | 789 100% |
| Website Feedback Form | 4 | — | 0 | 571 | 571 100% |
| Ohio University Logo | 4 | — | 0 | 573 | 573 100% |
| OHIO Online | 4 | — | 0 | 573 | 573 100% |
| Libraries | 4 | — | 0 | 569 | 569 100% |
| Quarter After Eight | 4 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| Academic Calendar | 4 | — | 0 | 570 | 570 100% |
| Academic Programs | 3 | — | 0 | 566 | 566 100% |
| News | 3 | — | 0 | 16 | 16 100% |
| Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs | 3 | — | 0 | 5 | 5 100% |
| website | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 2 66.7% |
| Academics | 3 | — | 0 | 566 | 566 100% |
| Website Icon Visit Website | 3 | — | 0 | 16 | 16 100% |
| Campus Map & Parking | 3 | — | 0 | 22 | 22 100% |
| here. | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| Mission and Statement of Commitment | 3 | — | 0 | 26 | 26 100% |
| https://www.ohio.edu/well-being | 3 | — | 0 | 16 | 16 100% |
| the original | 3 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 0% |
| Visit Athens Campus | 3 | — | 0 | 564 | 564 100% |
| Universidad de Ohio | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What anchor texts are used to link to ohio.edu?
This page shows all anchor texts found in backlinks pointing to ohio.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 ohio.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 ohio.edu have?
The anchor text report for ohio.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.