The mix of anchor text types used across a site’s internal and external links.
Anchor text distribution refers to the balance of exact-match, partial-match, branded, generic, and URL anchors pointing to pages. A healthy distribution appears natural and context-driven. Over-optimization with exact-match anchors can trigger spam signals; variety and relevance are key.
| Criteria | Recommended | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Intent Alignment | Map $anchor text distribution to user journeys and topics | Validate with SERP and on-site behavior |
| Consistency | Encode in components and content standards | Use CMS validations and preview QA |
| Measurement | Track internal CTR, sync signals, conversions | Set guardrails to catch regressions |
Mixing “internal linking guide”, “internal linking tips”, and branded anchors
Reducing repetitive exact-match anchors site-wide
Reduces risk of over-optimization
Improves contextual relevance
Supports sustainable ranking performance
Use descriptive anchors that fit the sentence
Vary anchor types naturally
Audit anchors and adjust patterns over time
Links that connect one page of a website to another page on the same domain.
The clickable, visible text in a hyperlink.
The value or authority passed from one page to another through hyperlinks.
Structured data that helps search engines understand content and enable rich results.
Pages with little unique value, depth, or originality for users.
A metric predicting how well a specific page will rank in search engine results.
A report indicating which pages are indexed, excluded, or have errors in search engines.
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The perceived expertise and depth a site has on a specific subject area.
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