Anchors
| Anchor text | Ref. domains ▾ | Top DR | Ref. pages | Links to target | Dofollow links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Alabama | 146 | — | 0 | 5736 | 5701 99.4% |
| University of Alabama | 120 | — | 0 | 308 | 301 97.7% |
| Disclaimer | 120 | — | 0 | 4309 | 4309 100% |
| Privacy Statement | 108 | — | 0 | 4600 | 4600 100% |
| Copyright © 2026 | 98 | — | 0 | 2339 | 2339 100% |
| Contact UA | 82 | — | 0 | 1389 | 1389 100% |
| Map | 17 | — | 0 | 2173 | 2173 100% |
| Apply | 17 | — | 0 | 2163 | 2163 100% |
| Students | 16 | — | 0 | 2161 | 2161 100% |
| Privacy | 16 | — | 0 | 1533 | 1533 100% |
| Faculty & Staff | 16 | — | 0 | 2167 | 2167 100% |
| Directory | 15 | — | 0 | 2155 | 2155 100% |
| Alumni | 15 | — | 0 | 2155 | 2155 100% |
| 14 | — | 0 | 65 | 65 100% | |
| A-Z Index | 13 | — | 0 | 1578 | 1578 100% |
| The University of Alabama Wordmark | 13 | — | 0 | 1064 | 1064 100% |
| where legends are made campaign | 12 | — | 0 | 1056 | 1056 100% |
| News | 11 | — | 0 | 1044 | 1044 100% |
| Visitors | 11 | — | 0 | 1044 | 1044 100% |
| Events | 11 | — | 0 | 1044 | 1044 100% |
| Legends | 8 | — | 0 | 354 | 354 100% |
| www.ua.edu | 7 | — | 0 | 17 | 15 88.2% |
| About This Site | 7 | — | 0 | 269 | 269 100% |
| https://ua.edu/ | 6 | — | 0 | 10 | 1 10% |
| https://www.ua.edu/ | 6 | — | 0 | 8 | 8 100% |
| Copyright © 2025 | 5 | — | 0 | 195 | 195 100% |
| Alerts & Emergency Information | 4 | — | 0 | 19 | 19 100% |
| Website | 4 | — | 0 | 7 | 5 71.4% |
| Where Legends Are Made | 4 | — | 0 | 1112 | 1112 100% |
| Alabama | 4 | — | 0 | 6 | 6 100% |
| Website Icon Visit Website | 4 | — | 0 | 26 | 26 100% |
| here | 3 | — | 0 | 22 | 22 100% |
| Copyright | 3 | — | 0 | 31 | 31 100% |
| UA Home | 3 | — | 0 | 117 | 117 100% |
| Tuscaloosa | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| Academics | 3 | — | 0 | 40 | 39 97.5% |
| Quick Facts | 3 | — | 0 | 78 | 78 100% |
| Campus Map | 3 | — | 0 | 25 | 25 100% |
| The University of Alabama logo | 3 | — | 0 | 112 | 112 100% |
| Safety & Support | 2 | — | 0 | 77 | 77 100% |
| Homepage | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Bama | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Search UA.edu | 2 | — | 0 | 77 | 77 100% |
| ua.edu | 2 | — | 0 | 28 | 28 100% |
| the University of Alabama | 2 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| http://www.ua.edu | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 1 50% |
| Privacy Policy | 2 | — | 0 | 83 | 83 100% |
| Campus Life | 2 | — | 0 | 39 | 39 100% |
| alma mater | 2 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| UA | 2 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What anchor texts are used to link to ua.edu?
This page shows all anchor texts found in backlinks pointing to 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 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 ua.edu have?
The anchor text report for 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.