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Anchor Text

Anchor text is the visible wording of a link. Describe the destination accurately in context; keyword percentages and repetition counts are not a formula for results.

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Repeated “Read more” labels can make destinations difficult to distinguish. A link to a cost table might instead say “Costs by product,” provided that accurately describes the destination.

Read the surrounding sentence as well. Avoid promising information absent from the destination or forcing related keywords into the label. Follow the link to check that its purpose matches the content.

Google specifies no mandatory mix of branded, generic and exact-match anchors. Editing anchor text alone cannot guarantee higher rankings or a particular customer outcome.

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Frequently asked questions

Is exact-match anchor text forbidden?

No, if it naturally describes the destination. Distinguish that from repetitive ranking manipulation or requiring particular wording in paid links.