Anchors
| Anchor text | Ref. domains ▾ | Top DR | Ref. pages | Links to target | Dofollow links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of William and Mary | 53 | — | 0 | 61 | 54 88.5% |
| William & Mary | 42 | — | 0 | 535 | 532 99.4% |
| College of William & Mary | 27 | — | 0 | 27 | 26 96.3% |
| William and Mary | 17 | — | 0 | 18 | 18 100% |
| 13 | — | 0 | 776 | 776 100% | |
| The College of William and Mary | 12 | — | 0 | 15 | 14 93.3% |
| www.wm.edu | 11 | — | 0 | 194 | 192 99% |
| here | 7 | — | 0 | 9 | 7 77.8% |
| https://www.wm.edu/ | 6 | — | 0 | 6 | 6 100% |
| Accessibility | 5 | — | 0 | 183 | 183 100% |
| The College of William & Mary | 5 | — | 0 | 6 | 6 100% |
| Non-Discrimination Notice | 5 | — | 0 | 183 | 183 100% |
| Ret. Col. Lawrence Wilkerson | 4 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| Carrie Dolan | 4 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| Consumer Information | 4 | — | 0 | 182 | 182 100% |
| Policies | 4 | — | 0 | 182 | 182 100% |
| William & Mary | 4 | — | 0 | 34 | 34 100% |
| http://www.wm.edu/ | 4 | — | 0 | 6 | 3 50% |
| Website | 3 | — | 0 | 8 | 6 75% |
| William and Mary Scholars | 3 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| Privacy & Security | 3 | — | 0 | 7 | 7 100% |
| Department of Computer Science | 3 | — | 0 | 4 | 3 75% |
| Privacy Policy | 3 | — | 0 | 33 | 33 100% |
| Read More | 3 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| Website Icon Visit Website | 3 | — | 0 | 26 | 26 100% |
| https://www.wm.edu/offices/wellness/about/ | 3 | — | 0 | 26 | 26 100% |
| Global Research Institute | 3 | — | 0 | 7 | 7 100% |
| View Organizer Website | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| website | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| William & Mary | 2 | — | 0 | 181 | 181 100% |
| Jaime Settle | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 1 50% |
| College of William & Mary | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Wren Chapel | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| core values | 2 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| Financial Aid | 2 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| http://www.wm.edu | 2 | — | 0 | 5 | 5 100% |
| Visit Website | 2 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| http://wm.edu | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Wren Building | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Institute for Integrative Conservation | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Christopher Freiman | 2 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| Kaste says | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Care Support Services | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| https://www.wm.edu/offices/revescenter/news/2022/qa_peyman_jafari.php | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| highly effective | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Student Accessibility Services | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Lemon Project | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Program Website | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Learn More | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Academic Wellbeing | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What anchor texts are used to link to wm.edu?
This page shows all anchor texts found in backlinks pointing to wm.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 wm.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 wm.edu have?
The anchor text report for wm.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.