Anchors
| Anchor text | Ref. domains ▾ | Top DR | Ref. pages | Links to target | Dofollow links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Maryland | 289 | — | 0 | 11741 | 11677 99.5% |
| Web Accessibility | 100 | — | 0 | 11885 | 11885 100% |
| University of Maryland, College Park | 50 | — | 0 | 136 | 133 97.8% |
| Privacy Notice | 48 | — | 0 | 4009 | 4009 100% |
| Privacy Policy | 43 | — | 0 | 4854 | 4854 100% |
| 31 | — | 0 | 1120 | 1119 99.9% | |
| UMD.edu | 25 | — | 0 | 370 | 370 100% |
| umd.edu | 24 | — | 0 | 2693 | 2693 100% |
| Accessibility | 23 | — | 0 | 3114 | 3114 100% |
| www.umd.edu | 17 | — | 0 | 36 | 35 97.2% |
| Universidad de Maryland | 15 | — | 0 | 16 | 11 68.8% |
| UMD Web Accessibility | 14 | — | 0 | 619 | 619 100% |
| UMD | 13 | — | 0 | 45 | 45 100% |
| University of Maryland logo | 10 | — | 0 | 332 | 332 100% |
| University of Maryland at College Park | 10 | — | 0 | 14 | 14 100% |
| UMD Home | 8 | — | 0 | 1306 | 1306 100% |
| here | 7 | — | 0 | 7 | 7 100% |
| The University of Maryland | 7 | — | 0 | 23 | 22 95.7% |
| Università del Maryland | 7 | — | 0 | 8 | 8 100% |
| http://www.umd.edu | 7 | — | 0 | 9 | 9 100% |
| https://www.umd.edu/ | 6 | — | 0 | 8 | 8 100% |
| Contact Us | 6 | — | 0 | 109 | 109 100% |
| Maryland | 6 | — | 0 | 6 | 6 100% |
| University of Maryland (UMD) | 5 | — | 0 | 5 | 5 100% |
| Policies & Procedures | 5 | — | 0 | 106 | 106 100% |
| Public Records Request | 5 | — | 0 | 106 | 106 100% |
| University of Maryland College Park | 5 | — | 0 | 5 | 5 100% |
| University of Maryland - College Park | 4 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| Universidade de Maryland | 4 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| Maryland’s 40th annual Convocation | 4 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| Website Icon Visit Website | 4 | — | 0 | 8 | 8 100% |
| University of Maryland-College Park | 4 | — | 0 | 6 | 3 50% |
| FAQ's | 4 | — | 0 | 105 | 105 100% |
| Information for Visitors | 4 | — | 0 | 105 | 105 100% |
| University of Maryland Logo | 3 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| http://umd.edu | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 2 66.7% |
| University Of Maryland | 3 | — | 0 | 160 | 160 100% |
| https://umd.edu | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 2 66.7% |
| 马里兰大学 | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| University of Maryland’s | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| Visit Website | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| Apply Now | 3 | — | 0 | 71 | 69 97.2% |
| UMD logo | 3 | — | 0 | 42 | 7 16.7% |
| the University of Maryland | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 2 66.7% |
| Université du Maryland | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| University of Maryland, College Park (UMCP) | 3 | — | 0 | 7 | 7 100% |
| http://www.umd.edu/ | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 2 66.7% |
| Centers & Institutes | 2 | — | 0 | 61 | 61 100% |
| web accessibility | 2 | — | 0 | 68 | 68 100% |
| University of Maryland System | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What anchor texts are used to link to umd.edu?
This page shows all anchor texts found in backlinks pointing to umd.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 umd.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 umd.edu have?
The anchor text report for umd.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.