Anchors
| Anchor text | Ref. domains ▾ | Top DR | Ref. pages | Links to target | Dofollow links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of British Columbia | 546 | — | 0 | 35573 | 35570 100% |
| University of British Columbia | 316 | — | 0 | 1609 | 1528 95% |
| UBC | 69 | — | 0 | 2828 | 2823 99.8% |
| Accessibility | 62 | — | 0 | 2888 | 2888 100% |
| Contact UBC | 62 | — | 0 | 2714 | 2714 100% |
| 59 | — | 0 | 3059 | 3055 99.9% | |
| News | 41 | — | 0 | 1893 | 1893 100% |
| About the University | 40 | — | 0 | 1892 | 1892 100% |
| Events | 40 | — | 0 | 1713 | 1713 100% |
| Terms of Use | 40 | — | 0 | 2143 | 2143 100% |
| Emergency Procedures | 40 | — | 0 | 2255 | 2255 100% |
| Search UBC.ca | 40 | — | 0 | 1892 | 1892 100% |
| Quicklinks | 37 | — | 0 | 1693 | 1693 100% |
| Maps | 37 | — | 0 | 1693 | 1693 100% |
| Faculties & Schools | 36 | — | 0 | 1692 | 1692 100% |
| Campus Services | 36 | — | 0 | 1692 | 1692 100% |
| Campuses | 22 | — | 0 | 822 | 822 100% |
| UBC Quick Links | 22 | — | 0 | 822 | 822 100% |
| UBC Directories | 22 | — | 0 | 822 | 822 100% |
| University of British Columbia (UBC) | 21 | — | 0 | 52 | 52 100% |
| https://www.ubc.ca/ | 19 | — | 0 | 24 | 19 79.2% |
| © Copyright The University of British Columbia | 18 | — | 0 | 813 | 813 100% |
| ubc.ca | 14 | — | 0 | 699 | 694 99.3% |
| www.ubc.ca | 13 | — | 0 | 15 | 13 86.7% |
| https://www.ubc.ca | 7 | — | 0 | 8 | 6 75% |
| Université de la Colombie-Britannique | 7 | — | 0 | 9 | 6 66.7% |
| http://www.ubc.ca | 6 | — | 0 | 6 | 5 83.3% |
| Universidad de British Columbia | 5 | — | 0 | 5 | 5 100% |
| دانشگاه بریتیش کلمبیا | 5 | — | 0 | 5 | 4 80% |
| Universidad de Columbia Británica | 5 | — | 0 | 5 | 4 80% |
| The University of British Columbia | 5 | — | 0 | 11605 | 11605 100% |
| https://ubc.ca | 5 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 0% |
| the University of British Columbia | 5 | — | 0 | 5 | 5 100% |
| جامعة كولومبيا البريطانية | 4 | — | 0 | 4 | 2 50% |
| University of British Columbia, Canada | 4 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| http://www.ubc.ca/ | 4 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| Website | 4 | — | 0 | 4 | 2 50% |
| Website Icon Visit Website | 4 | — | 0 | 7 | 7 100% |
| Visit Website | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| Universidade de British Columbia | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| British Columbia | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| The University of British Columbia (UBC) | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| UBC.ca | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 2 66.7% |
| © Copyright The University of British Columbia | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| Universidad de la Columbia Británica | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| a place of mind, The University of British Columbia | 3 | — | 0 | 192 | 192 100% |
| Université de Colombie-Britannique | 3 | — | 0 | 5 | 3 60% |
| here | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| About UBC | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| UBC Okanagan | 2 | — | 0 | 411 | 411 100% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What anchor texts are used to link to ubc.ca?
This page shows all anchor texts found in backlinks pointing to ubc.ca, 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 ubc.ca.
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 ubc.ca have?
The anchor text report for ubc.ca 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.