Anchors
| Anchor text | Ref. domains ▾ | Top DR | Ref. pages | Links to target | Dofollow links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University College Dublin | 184 | — | 0 | 1228 | 1219 99.3% |
| 56 | — | 0 | 370 | 370 100% | |
| UCD | 27 | — | 0 | 56 | 55 98.2% |
| University College Dublin (UCD) | 19 | — | 0 | 129 | 20 15.5% |
| www.ucd.ie | 16 | — | 0 | 25 | 24 96% |
| here | 12 | — | 0 | 14 | 14 100% |
| https://www.ucd.ie/ | 11 | — | 0 | 67 | 67 100% |
| https://www.ucd.ie/workatucd/jobs/ | 6 | — | 0 | 6 | 5 83.3% |
| NovaUCD | 6 | — | 0 | 6 | 6 100% |
| Website | 6 | — | 0 | 64 | 64 100% |
| ucd.ie | 5 | — | 0 | 8 | 7 87.5% |
| website | 5 | — | 0 | 5 | 5 100% |
| Cookie Policy | 4 | — | 0 | 21 | 21 100% |
| Irish Social Science Data Archive | 4 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| Dr. Carel le Roux | 4 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| Freedom of Information | 4 | — | 0 | 20 | 20 100% |
| Study at UCD | 4 | — | 0 | 150 | 150 100% |
| Acceptable Use Policy | 4 | — | 0 | 33 | 33 100% |
| Disclaimer | 4 | — | 0 | 20 | 20 100% |
| About | 3 | — | 0 | 19 | 19 100% |
| UCD School of English, Drama & Film | 3 | — | 0 | 12 | 12 100% |
| Current Students | 3 | — | 0 | 158 | 158 100% |
| https://www.ucd.ie | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| Ireland | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| Codtrace | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 0% |
| sleep | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| University College Dublin, Ireland | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| Privacy | 3 | — | 0 | 19 | 19 100% |
| Research | 3 | — | 0 | 146 | 146 100% |
| Link | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| Events | 3 | — | 0 | 148 | 148 100% |
| https://www.ucd.ie/economics/ | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| Research and Innovation | 3 | — | 0 | 19 | 19 100% |
| Staff Directory | 3 | — | 0 | 146 | 146 100% |
| Systems Biology Ireland | 3 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| http://www.ucd.ie/ | 3 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| UCD website | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| UCD School of Archaeology | 2 | — | 0 | 8 | 8 100% |
| Logo UCD | 2 | — | 0 | 8 | 8 100% |
| News and Opinion | 2 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| UCD Dublin | 2 | — | 0 | 3 | 2 66.7% |
| Access & Lifelong Learning | 2 | — | 0 | 145 | 145 100% |
| Summer Internship Programme | UCD Quinn School | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Christopher Bean | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Visit Website | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| დუბლინის ტრინიტი კოლეჯი | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Newman House | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Bruce Osborne | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Miguel Nicolau | 2 | — | 0 | 62 | 62 100% |
| Ler mais | 2 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What anchor texts are used to link to ucd.ie?
This page shows all anchor texts found in backlinks pointing to ucd.ie, 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 ucd.ie.
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 ucd.ie have?
The anchor text report for ucd.ie 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.