Anchors
| Anchor text | Ref. domains ▾ | Top DR | Ref. pages | Links to target | Dofollow links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WXYZ | 119 | — | 0 | 200 | 188 94% |
| 31 | — | 0 | 81 | 77 95.1% | |
| WXYZ Detroit | 18 | — | 0 | 21 | 20 95.2% |
| here | 17 | — | 0 | 20 | 19 95% |
| WXYZ-TV | 15 | — | 0 | 37 | 37 100% |
| WXYZ. | 11 | — | 0 | 11 | 11 100% |
| Scripps News Group in Detroit. | 9 | — | 0 | 10 | 10 100% |
| said | 8 | — | 0 | 8 | 8 100% |
| Scripps News Group. | 8 | — | 0 | 8 | 8 100% |
| wxyz.com | 8 | — | 0 | 11 | 9 81.8% |
| WXYZ News | 8 | — | 0 | 10 | 10 100% |
| Michigan | 7 | — | 0 | 9 | 9 100% |
| Jim Kiertzner | 7 | — | 0 | 7 | 7 100% |
| Kiran Saini | 7 | — | 0 | 7 | 7 100% |
| WXYZ.com | 7 | — | 0 | 7 | 7 100% |
| Delta Air Lines announced Monday it's hiring flight attendants | 6 | — | 0 | 6 | 6 100% |
| Scripps News Group's Jolie Sherman | 6 | — | 0 | 6 | 6 100% |
| This story was originally published by Demetrios Sanders with the Scripps News Group in Detroit. | 6 | — | 0 | 6 | 6 100% |
| 18-day-old baby girl was found dead in a bathtub | 5 | — | 0 | 5 | 5 100% |
| United Auto Workers members at General Motors plants walked off the job | 5 | — | 0 | 5 | 5 100% |
| threat of gun violence forced the cancellation of a hip hop concert | 5 | — | 0 | 5 | 5 100% |
| Taking a photo in front of a building fire | 5 | — | 0 | 5 | 5 100% |
| author of a new book, "In Hoffa's Shadow," says the feds were planning to clear O’Brien. | 5 | — | 0 | 5 | 5 100% |
| This is the second time this month | 5 | — | 0 | 5 | 5 100% |
| Pasta lovers | 5 | — | 0 | 5 | 5 100% |
| deals and freebies are brewing | 5 | — | 0 | 5 | 5 100% |
| Loving Day. | 5 | — | 0 | 5 | 5 100% |
| Heather Catallo | 5 | — | 0 | 5 | 5 100% |
| Kellen Voss for the Scripps News Group in Detroit. | 5 | — | 0 | 5 | 5 100% |
| apologized | 5 | — | 0 | 5 | 5 100% |
| GameStop | 4 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| reports | 4 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| priest was charged with criminal sexual conduct | 4 | — | 0 | 5 | 5 100% |
| inflation fee | 4 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| a 16-year veteran of the force. | 4 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| iconWXYZ | 4 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 0% |
| recently banned in Michigan. | 4 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| Ahmaud Arbery case: Attorneys for suspects ask that Arbery not be called a 'victim' during trial | 4 | — | 0 | 11 | 11 100% |
| www.wxyz.com | 4 | — | 0 | 8 | 6 75% |
| multiple cities | 4 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| head lice. | 4 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| Click here for updates on this story | 4 | — | 0 | 12 | 12 100% |
| removing his license plate | 4 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| HERE | 4 | — | 0 | 6 | 6 100% |
| Source | 4 | — | 0 | 9 | 9 100% |
| told | 4 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| reinstate health care benefits | 4 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| giving out your Netflix password may soon be over. | 4 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| a modern-day pirate attack on Lake St. Clair in Michigan | 4 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| German shepherd puppies were found dumped on a highway in Michigan | 4 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What anchor texts are used to link to wxyz.com?
This page shows all anchor texts found in backlinks pointing to wxyz.com, 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 wxyz.com.
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 wxyz.com have?
The anchor text report for wxyz.com 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.