Anchors
| Anchor text | Ref. domains ▾ | Top DR | Ref. pages | Links to target | Dofollow links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Rhode Island | 25 | — | 0 | 26 | 23 88.5% |
| 11 | — | 0 | 88 | 88 100% | |
| here | 8 | — | 0 | 17 | 17 100% |
| Website | 6 | — | 0 | 18 | 18 100% |
| Visit Website | 5 | — | 0 | 8 | 7 87.5% |
| web.uri.edu | 5 | — | 0 | 7 | 5 71.4% |
| Rhode Island | 4 | — | 0 | 5 | 5 100% |
| https://web.uri.edu/healthservices/mental-health-and-wellness/ | 4 | — | 0 | 25 | 25 100% |
| drip irrigation | 4 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| NOAA Ocean Exploration Cooperative Institute | 3 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| Graduate School of Oceanography | 3 | — | 0 | 5 | 5 100% |
| deer ticks | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| Erik Loomis | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| Rhode Island Small Business Development Center | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 2 66.7% |
| Drip irrigation | 3 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| TickEncounter | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| TickSpotters | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| website | 3 | — | 0 | 8 | 8 100% |
| Public Records | 3 | — | 0 | 1201 | 1201 100% |
| Rhode Island Native Plant Guide | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Oceanography | 2 | — | 0 | 3 | 1 33.3% |
| adult education | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| More Information | 2 | — | 0 | 6 | 6 100% |
| Environmental Management Fellows Program | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| https://web.uri.edu/cmd/ | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Diversity and Inclusion | 2 | — | 0 | 793 | 793 100% |
| University of Rhode Island (URI) Tick Encounter | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| University of Rhode Island Cooperative Extension | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| University Libraries | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Seven Common Business Plan Mistakes | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Christopher Parker | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Libraries | 2 | — | 0 | 794 | 794 100% |
| Internships | 2 | — | 0 | 795 | 795 100% |
| Global | 2 | — | 0 | 795 | 795 100% |
| https://web.uri.edu/coopext/events/ | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Robert Ballard | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Coastal Resources Center | 2 | — | 0 | 12 | 12 100% |
| RI Small Business Development Center | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Program | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| "Phosphorus and Lake Aging" | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 0% |
| Coursework | 2 | — | 0 | 6 | 6 100% |
| College of Pharmacy | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Faculty Page | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| URI Master Gardeners | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| The University of Rhode Island | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Graduate | 2 | — | 0 | 794 | 794 100% |
| M.A. in Communication Studies | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Housing | 2 | — | 0 | 795 | 795 100% |
| Maya Vadiveloo | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 1 50% |
| Metcalf Institute | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What anchor texts are used to link to web.uri.edu?
This page shows all anchor texts found in backlinks pointing to web.uri.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 web.uri.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 web.uri.edu have?
The anchor text report for web.uri.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.