On-Page SEO

Anchor Text

Quick Definition

Anchor text is the clickable text of a hyperlink. It signals to search engines what the linked page is about.

In context

Use descriptive anchor text rather than 'click here' or 'read more'. Vary anchors across links to avoid over-optimization. Internal anchor text carries strong signals because you control it entirely.

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