Anchors
| Anchor text | Ref. domains ▾ | Top DR | Ref. pages | Links to target | Dofollow links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax | 20 | — | 0 | 48 | 48 100% |
| 12 | — | 0 | 409 | 408 99.8% | |
| here | 12 | — | 0 | 18 | 12 66.7% |
| Halifax Transit | 8 | — | 0 | 30 | 29 96.7% |
| www.halifax.ca | 7 | — | 0 | 34 | 30 88.2% |
| Halifax Regional Municipality | 4 | — | 0 | 7 | 7 100% |
| HalifACT | 4 | — | 0 | 5 | 5 100% |
| City of Halifax | 3 | — | 0 | 15 | 15 100% |
| Privacy | 3 | — | 0 | 181 | 181 100% |
| Halifax Regional Municipality Archives | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| https://www.halifax.ca/home/news/storm-impacts-municipal-services-sunday-jan-25-645-pm | 3 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 0% |
| Emera Oval | 2 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| Winter Operations | 2 | — | 0 | 24 | 24 100% |
| presentation | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| halifax.ca | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 1 50% |
| Agenda | 2 | — | 0 | 14 | 14 100% |
| News | 2 | — | 0 | 359 | 359 100% |
| staff report | 2 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| https://www.halifax.ca/about-halifax/diversity-inclusion/indigenous-services/national-day-truth-reconciliation | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Mayor Mike Savage | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Disclaimer | 2 | — | 0 | 180 | 180 100% |
| Sir Sandford Fleming Park | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| online | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Web Standards | 2 | — | 0 | 180 | 180 100% |
| HFXGO | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Halifax Green Network Plan | 2 | — | 0 | 5 | 5 100% |
| Learn More | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Point Pleasant Park | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| https://www.halifax.ca | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 1 50% |
| Field Conditions | 2 | — | 0 | 28 | 28 100% |
| Hubbards Community Overview | 1 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Read More | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| Home | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| Visit Company Website | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| Halifax Commons Outdoor Pool | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| Hubbards English Schools Catchment Area Map | 1 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Budget Committee on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| Black and white plan of Halifax County with district divisions. | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| bus schedules | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| Colour map of Halifax peninsula showing streets, name and location of businesses and public buildings, harbour depths, tram car lines, ward divisions, steamship lines and underwater cable lines. Business directory listings along edge of map. | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| HRM Parking | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| collaboration agreement | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% | |
| https://www.halifax.ca/city-hall/boards-committees-commissions/august-14-2024-special-events-advisory-committee | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 0% |
| Municipal Regional Plan - Planning Districts 1 and 3 (St. Margarets Bay) Plan Area | 1 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% | |
| Submit a permit application | 1 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Halifax's Newcomers Guide | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| Halifax Poet Laureate | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| Maps & Data | 1 | — | 0 | 174 | 174 100% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What anchor texts are used to link to halifax.ca?
This page shows all anchor texts found in backlinks pointing to halifax.ca, 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 halifax.ca.
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 halifax.ca have?
The anchor text report for halifax.ca 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.