Anchors
| Anchor text | Ref. domains ▾ | Top DR | Ref. pages | Links to target | Dofollow links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs | 327 | — | 0 | 637 | 607 95.3% |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 276 | — | 0 | 868 | 831 95.7% |
| www.va.gov | 249 | — | 0 | 345 | 341 98.8% |
| VA | 159 | — | 0 | 1543 | 1539 99.7% |
| VA.gov | 145 | — | 0 | 577 | 510 88.4% |
| 120 | — | 0 | 315 | 304 96.5% | |
| Veterans Health Administration | 96 | — | 0 | 7253 | 7249 99.9% |
| Veterans Administration | 89 | — | 0 | 346 | 343 99.1% |
| here | 88 | — | 0 | 263 | 260 98.9% |
| va.gov | 85 | — | 0 | 146 | 131 89.7% |
| Women Veterans | 81 | — | 0 | 9724 | 9724 100% |
| https://www.va.gov/ | 74 | — | 0 | 95 | 89 93.7% |
| Department of Veteran Affairs | 73 | — | 0 | 196 | 98 50% |
| Veterans Affairs | 72 | — | 0 | 149 | 145 97.3% |
| Veterans Day | 68 | — | 0 | 6618 | 6618 100% |
| VA Forms | 63 | — | 0 | 6970 | 6968 100% |
| Homeless Veterans | 58 | — | 0 | 9135 | 9135 100% |
| Minority Veterans | 54 | — | 0 | 9125 | 9125 100% |
| Memorial Day | 54 | — | 0 | 6598 | 6597 100% |
| U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) | 53 | — | 0 | 77 | 76 98.7% |
| US Department of Veterans Affairs | 51 | — | 0 | 84 | 71 84.5% |
| Homeless Veterans, VA | 50 | — | 0 | 52 | 52 100% |
| VA website | 50 | — | 0 | 64 | 57 89.1% |
| Medical Foster Care Program, Geriatrics & Extended Care | 50 | — | 0 | 52 | 52 100% |
| About VA | 47 | — | 0 | 9043 | 9041 100% |
| Survivor Benefits | 47 | — | 0 | 4920 | 4920 100% |
| Careers at VA | 47 | — | 0 | 3773 | 3773 100% |
| Vet Centers | 46 | — | 0 | 11579 | 11579 100% |
| Inspector General | 46 | — | 0 | 6613 | 6613 100% |
| Web Policies | 45 | — | 0 | 6612 | 6612 100% |
| Site Index | 45 | — | 0 | 6612 | 6612 100% |
| Regulations | 44 | — | 0 | 6593 | 6593 100% |
| Adaptive Sports Program | 44 | — | 0 | 6588 | 6588 100% |
| Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) | 44 | — | 0 | 582 | 580 99.7% |
| My HealtheVet | 44 | — | 0 | 726 | 726 100% |
| Yellow Ribbon Program | 44 | — | 0 | 51 | 51 100% |
| No FEAR Act | 44 | — | 0 | 6593 | 6593 100% |
| Notices | 44 | — | 0 | 6591 | 6591 100% |
| Privacy | 43 | — | 0 | 6069 | 6069 100% |
| Business | 43 | — | 0 | 6655 | 6655 100% |
| FAQs | 43 | — | 0 | 6062 | 6062 100% |
| Complete Directory | 43 | — | 0 | 6590 | 6590 100% |
| Cemetery Locations | 42 | — | 0 | 10978 | 10978 100% |
| Benefits Booklet | 42 | — | 0 | 6580 | 6580 100% |
| Recovery Act | 42 | — | 0 | 6588 | 6588 100% |
| State and Local Resources | 42 | — | 0 | 4916 | 4916 100% |
| Media Room | 42 | — | 0 | 6066 | 6066 100% |
| Plain Language | 42 | — | 0 | 4915 | 4915 100% |
| Regional Benefits Offices | 42 | — | 0 | 7307 | 7307 100% |
| Surviving Spouses & Dependents | 42 | — | 0 | 4918 | 4918 100% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What anchor texts are used to link to va.gov?
This page shows all anchor texts found in backlinks pointing to va.gov, 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 va.gov.
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 va.gov have?
The anchor text report for va.gov 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.