Anchors
| Anchor text | Ref. domains ▾ | Top DR | Ref. pages | Links to target | Dofollow links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | — | 0 | 65 | 60 92.3% | |
| U.S. Masters Swimming | 11 | — | 0 | 13 | 13 100% |
| US Masters Swimming | 11 | — | 0 | 18 | 18 100% |
| USA Masters Swimming | 7 | — | 0 | 16 | 16 100% |
| here | 7 | — | 0 | 68 | 67 98.5% |
| United States Masters Swimming | 6 | — | 0 | 6 | 6 100% |
| Logout | 5 | — | 0 | 10 | 10 100% |
| My Account | 5 | — | 0 | 10 | 10 100% |
| Privacy Policy | 5 | — | 0 | 7 | 7 100% |
| Membership Benefits | 5 | — | 0 | 10 | 10 100% |
| USMS | 5 | — | 0 | 5 | 4 80% |
| Sanction an Event | 5 | — | 0 | 10 | 10 100% |
| Join Now | 5 | — | 0 | 10 | 10 100% |
| Club Finder | 5 | — | 0 | 16 | 16 100% |
| Events | 5 | — | 0 | 6 | 6 100% |
| JOIN NOW | 5 | — | 0 | 7 | 7 100% |
| How to Start a Club | 5 | — | 0 | 10 | 10 100% |
| What is Masters Swimming? | 4 | — | 0 | 9 | 9 100% |
| https://www.usms.org/join-usms/join-or-renew | 3 | — | 0 | 20 | 20 100% |
| All-American | 2 | — | 0 | 7 | 7 100% |
| "Sucking Wind (In a Good Way)" | 2 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 0% |
| http://www.usms.org/reg/ | 2 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| USMS Results | 2 | — | 0 | 18 | 18 100% |
| http://www.usms.org/ | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 1 50% |
| "Fun and Healthy at the Same Time" | 2 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 0% |
| Learn More | 2 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| Send Email | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Top 10 | 2 | — | 0 | 7 | 7 100% |
| website | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| USMS Calendar of Events | 2 | — | 0 | 9 | 9 100% |
| www.usms.org | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 1 50% |
| usms.org | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Join USMS | 2 | — | 0 | 151 | 151 100% |
| 2012-12-07 | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| World Aquatics Masters Championships | 1 | — | 0 | 6 | 6 100% |
| Home | 1 | — | 0 | 9 | 9 100% |
| 2012-03-03 | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| Exclusive sponsor discounts and rewards | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| Full Event Results | 1 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| how to calculate CSS and use it in your training | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| United States Masters Swimming- Freestyle: The Complete Guide | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| 308 | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| North Texas Meet Results | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| Read More | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| 2009-12-13 | 1 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| 46 | 1 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| United States Masters Swimming- Backstroke: The Complete Guide | 1 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 100% |
| Resources/Manuals | 1 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| 2017-01-29 | 1 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| 2005-10-03 | 1 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What anchor texts are used to link to usms.org?
This page shows all anchor texts found in backlinks pointing to usms.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 usms.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 usms.org have?
The anchor text report for usms.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.