Anchors
| Anchor text | Ref. domains ▾ | Top DR | Ref. pages | Links to target | Dofollow links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | 114 | — | 0 | 536 | 525 97.9% |
| uab.edu/titleix | 24 | — | 0 | 847 | 829 97.9% |
| UAB | 22 | — | 0 | 42 | 42 100% |
| 19 | — | 0 | 484 | 484 100% | |
| The University of Alabama at Birmingham | 16 | — | 0 | 17 | 15 88.2% |
| Website | 13 | — | 0 | 20 | 19 95% |
| www.uab.edu | 13 | — | 0 | 14 | 9 64.3% |
| uab.edu | 9 | — | 0 | 10 | 9 90% |
| University of Alabama Birmingham | 9 | — | 0 | 27 | 26 96.3% |
| Visit Website | 9 | — | 0 | 33 | 33 100% |
| Steven Austad | 8 | — | 0 | 8 | 8 100% |
| UAB News | 8 | — | 0 | 1800 | 1799 99.9% |
| University of Alabama, Birmingham | 8 | — | 0 | 8 | 8 100% |
| Birmingham Poetry Review | 7 | — | 0 | 190 | 190 100% |
| Centers & Institutes | 7 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 0% |
| Health Across the Lifecourse (HEAL) | 7 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 0% |
| here | 6 | — | 0 | 11 | 11 100% |
| University of Alabama | 6 | — | 0 | 6 | 5 83.3% |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) | 6 | — | 0 | 6 | 6 100% |
| Heersink School of Medicine | 5 | — | 0 | 58 | 57 98.3% |
| Terms of Use | 5 | — | 0 | 61 | 61 100% |
| Privacy | 5 | — | 0 | 61 | 61 100% |
| Dr. Rachael Lee | 4 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| Frances Lund | 4 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| university says | 4 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| statement | 4 | — | 0 | 4 | 3 75% |
| Department of Medicine | 4 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| UAB School of Medicine | 4 | — | 0 | 6 | 6 100% |
| School of Health Professions | 4 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| University of Alabama-Birmingham | 4 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| School of Public Health | 4 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| College of Arts and Sciences | 4 | — | 0 | 4 | 3 75% |
| Elliot Lefkowitz | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| Apply | 3 | — | 0 | 811 | 811 100% |
| university news release | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| David Schwebel | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| University of Alabama School of Dentistry | 3 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| Contact Us | 3 | — | 0 | 811 | 811 100% |
| News | 3 | — | 0 | 811 | 811 100% |
| One-of-a-kind study examines efficacy of deep brain stimulation to treat depression | 3 | — | 0 | 6 | 6 100% |
| School of Nursing | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| Careers | 3 | — | 0 | 812 | 812 100% |
| Visit Our UAB Rec Camp Website | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham Health System | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| Birmingham | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| Dr. Vivian Valcarce | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| Department of Microbiology | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| Learn More | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| Click here | 3 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 2 66.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What anchor texts are used to link to uab.edu?
This page shows all anchor texts found in backlinks pointing to uab.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 uab.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 uab.edu have?
The anchor text report for uab.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.