Anchors
| Anchor text | Ref. domains ▾ | Top DR | Ref. pages | Links to target | Dofollow links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Florida | 220 | — | 0 | 11100 | 11076 99.8% |
| 43 | — | 0 | 333 | 331 99.4% | |
| www.usf.edu | 19 | — | 0 | 64 | 16 25% |
| USF | 15 | — | 0 | 453 | 452 99.8% |
| here | 12 | — | 0 | 26 | 24 92.3% |
| https://www.usf.edu/ | 11 | — | 0 | 13 | 10 76.9% |
| Website | 10 | — | 0 | 18 | 15 83.3% |
| School of Geosciences | 9 | — | 0 | 529 | 529 100% |
| College of Arts and Sciences | 9 | — | 0 | 532 | 532 100% |
| University of South Florida (USF) | 8 | — | 0 | 11 | 10 90.9% |
| Visit USF | 8 | — | 0 | 958 | 958 100% |
| Human Resources | 7 | — | 0 | 165 | 165 100% |
| Contact USF | 7 | — | 0 | 816 | 816 100% |
| USF World | 7 | — | 0 | 488 | 488 100% |
| Administrative Units | 7 | — | 0 | 491 | 491 100% |
| http://www.usf.edu/ | 7 | — | 0 | 17 | 17 100% |
| Emergency & Safety | 7 | — | 0 | 833 | 833 100% |
| Bryanna Fox | 7 | — | 0 | 7 | 7 100% |
| Visit Website | 6 | — | 0 | 8 | 7 87.5% |
| USF logo | 6 | — | 0 | 5213 | 5212 100% |
| self-confidence | 6 | — | 0 | 7 | 5 71.4% |
| usf.edu | 6 | — | 0 | 335 | 335 100% |
| Regulations & Policies | 6 | — | 0 | 754 | 754 100% |
| Research | 5 | — | 0 | 116 | 116 100% |
| Academics | 5 | — | 0 | 100 | 99 99% |
| Dr. Victoria Sanchez | 5 | — | 0 | 5 | 5 100% |
| About USF | 5 | — | 0 | 102 | 102 100% |
| Vrinda Marwah | 5 | — | 0 | 5 | 5 100% |
| Learn More | 5 | — | 0 | 10 | 8 80% |
| Privacy | 5 | — | 0 | 799 | 799 100% |
| Dr. Robert Frisina | 5 | — | 0 | 5 | 5 100% |
| Campus Life | 4 | — | 0 | 99 | 99 100% |
| Admissions | 4 | — | 0 | 159 | 159 100% |
| Heather O'Leary | 4 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| University of Southern Florida | 4 | — | 0 | 5 | 5 100% |
| Work at USF | 4 | — | 0 | 20 | 20 100% |
| Paul Reller | 4 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| Matthew McCutchen | 4 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| website | 4 | — | 0 | 8 | 8 100% |
| here. | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| Click here | 3 | — | 0 | 6 | 2 33.3% |
| USF Health | 3 | — | 0 | 43 | 43 100% |
| Apply Now | 3 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| Website Icon Visit Website | 3 | — | 0 | 21 | 21 100% |
| Office of the Registrar | 3 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| Title IX | 3 | — | 0 | 65 | 65 100% |
| Minority Support Groups | 3 | — | 0 | 21 | 21 100% |
| Counseling Center | 3 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| University of South Florida’s | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| Mission | 3 | — | 0 | 81 | 81 100% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What anchor texts are used to link to usf.edu?
This page shows all anchor texts found in backlinks pointing to usf.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 usf.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 usf.edu have?
The anchor text report for usf.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.