Anchors
| Anchor text | Ref. domains ▾ | Top DR | Ref. pages | Links to target | Dofollow links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Public Library | 138 | — | 0 | 3675 | 3671 99.9% |
| 10 | — | 0 | 2109 | 2108 100% | |
| www.bpl.org | 10 | — | 0 | 20 | 14 70% |
| The Boston Public Library | 8 | — | 0 | 9 | 8 88.9% |
| Boston Public Library eCard | 8 | — | 0 | 12 | 12 100% |
| Boston's Codman Square branch | 7 | — | 0 | 7 | 7 100% |
| Libraries | 5 | — | 0 | 438 | 438 100% |
| here | 4 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| BPL.org | 4 | — | 0 | 1465 | 1465 100% |
| https://www.bpl.org/ | 4 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| Biblioteca Pública de Boston | 3 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| BPL Passport | 3 | — | 0 | 2077 | 2077 100% |
| Music | 3 | — | 0 | 2076 | 2076 100% |
| Boston Public Library (BPL) | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 2 66.7% |
| Bates Hall | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| Concerts in the Courtyard | 3 | — | 0 | 2075 | 2075 100% |
| Special Collections | 3 | — | 0 | 2076 | 2076 100% |
| Online Resources | 3 | — | 0 | 2076 | 2076 100% |
| all online resources | 3 | — | 0 | 6 | 6 100% |
| Books | 3 | — | 0 | 2076 | 2076 100% |
| Boston Public Library’s | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| bpl.org | 3 | — | 0 | 8 | 8 100% |
| http://www.bpl.org/ | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 2 66.7% |
| eBooks | 3 | — | 0 | 2076 | 2076 100% |
| here. | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Meeting Space Use at the Central Library | 2 | — | 0 | 2075 | 2075 100% |
| Researchers | 2 | — | 0 | 2075 | 2075 100% |
| Private Event Spaces | 2 | — | 0 | 2075 | 2075 100% |
| Adult Education & Certification | 2 | — | 0 | 2075 | 2075 100% |
| Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion | 2 | — | 0 | 2075 | 2075 100% |
| Art & Architecture Tours | 2 | — | 0 | 2074 | 2074 100% |
| Kids | 2 | — | 0 | 2075 | 2075 100% |
| Press Room | 2 | — | 0 | 2075 | 2075 100% |
| Zine Collection | 2 | — | 0 | 2075 | 2075 100% |
| Partners and Affiliates | 2 | — | 0 | 2075 | 2075 100% |
| Proposing Programs for the BPL | 2 | — | 0 | 2075 | 2075 100% |
| Recent Staff Booklists | 2 | — | 0 | 2075 | 2075 100% |
| Visit Website | 2 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| Research | 2 | — | 0 | 2075 | 2075 100% |
| Movies & TV | 2 | — | 0 | 2075 | 2075 100% |
| Read Your Way to Fenway | 2 | — | 0 | 2075 | 2075 100% |
| Boston Public Library. | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 1 50% |
| Imbolc | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Health & Wellness Resources | 2 | — | 0 | 2075 | 2075 100% |
| Hours & Location | 2 | — | 0 | 2075 | 2075 100% |
| https://www.bpl.org/ecard/ | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Online Gift Shop | 2 | — | 0 | 2075 | 2075 100% |
| Administration | 2 | — | 0 | 2075 | 2075 100% |
| Audiobooks | 2 | — | 0 | 2075 | 2075 100% |
| Finances & Budget | 2 | — | 0 | 2075 | 2075 100% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What anchor texts are used to link to bpl.org?
This page shows all anchor texts found in backlinks pointing to bpl.org, 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 bpl.org.
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 bpl.org have?
The anchor text report for bpl.org 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.