Anchors
| Anchor text | Ref. domains ▾ | Top DR | Ref. pages | Links to target | Dofollow links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Michigan University | 57 | — | 0 | 256 | 249 97.3% |
| 9 | — | 0 | 16 | 16 100% | |
| here | 5 | — | 0 | 26 | 26 100% |
| www.nmu.edu | 5 | — | 0 | 9 | 8 88.9% |
| NMU Board of Trustees | 4 | — | 0 | 423 | 423 100% |
| equal opportunity | 3 | — | 0 | 63 | 63 100% |
| 2026 Upper Peninsula Teaching and Learning Conference | 3 | — | 0 | 47 | 47 100% |
| http://nmu.edu | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| https://nmu.edu/rural-fellowship | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Office of the President | 2 | — | 0 | 206 | 206 100% |
| A to Z | 2 | — | 0 | 206 | 206 100% |
| Center for Student Enrichment | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Educational Access Network (EAN) | 2 | — | 0 | 206 | 206 100% |
| Website | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 0% |
| https://nmu.edu/eegs/ | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Master Calendar | 2 | — | 0 | 206 | 206 100% |
| NMU | 2 | — | 0 | 89 | 89 100% |
| English | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Honors Program | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Campus Map | 2 | — | 0 | 206 | 206 100% |
| Rural Leadership Fellowship Program | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Equal Opportunity/Title IX | 2 | — | 0 | 206 | 206 100% |
| www.nmu.edu/ots | 2 | — | 0 | 5 | 5 100% |
| NMU Center for Rural Health | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Northern Michigan | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 1 50% |
| Academic Affairs | 2 | — | 0 | 206 | 206 100% |
| https://nmu.edu/clinicalsciences/SLHS | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| nmu.edu | 2 | — | 0 | 6 | 5 83.3% |
| Alumni | 2 | — | 0 | 206 | 206 100% |
| Faculty and Staff | 2 | — | 0 | 206 | 206 100% |
| University Marketing and Communications | 2 | — | 0 | 205 | 205 100% |
| Board of Trustees | 2 | — | 0 | 62 | 62 100% |
| About NMU | 2 | — | 0 | 206 | 206 100% |
| Admissions Questions | 2 | — | 0 | 206 | 206 100% |
| Visit School Website | 2 | — | 0 | 5 | 5 100% |
| https://nmu.edu/nursing/ | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| https://nmu.edu/ | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| UNM | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| https://nmu.edu/writingcenter/parts-business-letter | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 0% |
| Philosophy | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| Equal Opportunity | 1 | — | 0 | 11 | 11 100% |
| NMU - Marquette, MI | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| NMU Center for Native American Studies.jpg | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| Political Archives of the Upper Peninsula | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| Marquette | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| Northern Michigan University | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| Department of Biology | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| Student Music Major Handbook | 1 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Read more about the program here. | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| Medicinal Plant Chemistry bachelor's degree program | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What anchor texts are used to link to nmu.edu?
This page shows all anchor texts found in backlinks pointing to nmu.edu, 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 nmu.edu.
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 nmu.edu have?
The anchor text report for nmu.edu 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.