Anchors
| Anchor text | Ref. domains ▾ | Top DR | Ref. pages | Links to target | Dofollow links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver Island University | 44 | — | 0 | 520 | 517 99.4% |
| Terms | 11 | — | 0 | 317 | 317 100% |
| Website Feedback | 11 | — | 0 | 317 | 317 100% |
| Admissions | 10 | — | 0 | 316 | 316 100% |
| Undergraduate Programs | 10 | — | 0 | 316 | 316 100% |
| About VIU | 10 | — | 0 | 316 | 316 100% |
| Get to Know Vancouver Island | 10 | — | 0 | 316 | 316 100% |
| Academic and Career Preparation programs | 10 | — | 0 | 316 | 316 100% |
| Learning at VIU | 10 | — | 0 | 316 | 316 100% |
| Tuition and Fees | 10 | — | 0 | 316 | 316 100% |
| News | 10 | — | 0 | 316 | 316 100% |
| Learning Services | 10 | — | 0 | 316 | 316 100% |
| Tuition and Aid | 10 | — | 0 | 316 | 316 100% |
| Research | 10 | — | 0 | 316 | 316 100% |
| Campus Map | 10 | — | 0 | 315 | 315 100% |
| Current Students | 10 | — | 0 | 316 | 316 100% |
| Department Directory | 10 | — | 0 | 316 | 316 100% |
| Find your program | 10 | — | 0 | 316 | 316 100% |
| Student Services | 10 | — | 0 | 316 | 316 100% |
| Graduate Programs | 10 | — | 0 | 316 | 316 100% |
| News and Events | 10 | — | 0 | 316 | 316 100% |
| Publications | 10 | — | 0 | 316 | 316 100% |
| Student Life | 10 | — | 0 | 316 | 316 100% |
| Trades and Applied Technology Programs | 10 | — | 0 | 316 | 316 100% |
| VIU Logo | 10 | — | 0 | 316 | 316 100% |
| Transfer Admissions | 10 | — | 0 | 316 | 316 100% |
| Nanaimo (Main Campus) | 10 | — | 0 | 316 | 316 100% |
| Why VIU | 10 | — | 0 | 316 | 316 100% |
| pen-squarepen-square icon | 9 | — | 0 | 312 | 312 100% |
| phone-squarephone-square icon | 9 | — | 0 | 314 | 314 100% |
| 8 | — | 0 | 11 | 11 100% | |
| www.viu.ca | 6 | — | 0 | 7 | 6 85.7% |
| https://www.viu.ca/ | 5 | — | 0 | 5 | 5 100% |
| viu.ca | 3 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| VANCOUVER ISLAND UNIVERSITY | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Program Information | 2 | — | 0 | 34 | 34 100% |
| Apply to VIU | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| http://www.viu.ca | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Contact Us | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo | 2 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| Vancover Island University | 2 | — | 0 | 37 | 37 100% |
| Vancouver Island University. | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Bachelor of Kinesiology | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Courses | 2 | — | 0 | 41 | 41 100% |
| Course Descriptions | 2 | — | 0 | 6 | 6 100% |
| Vancouver Island University(バンクーバー・アイランド大学) | 1 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| Education Assistant and Community Support | 1 | — | 0 | 13 | 13 100% |
| Vancouver Island University Home Page (opens in a new tab) | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| Learn more about Computer Science (BSc) in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 0% |
| Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What anchor texts are used to link to viu.ca?
This page shows all anchor texts found in backlinks pointing to viu.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 viu.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 viu.ca have?
The anchor text report for viu.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.