Anchors
| Anchor text | Ref. domains ▾ | Top DR | Ref. pages | Links to target | Dofollow links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam | 101 | — | 0 | 228 | 225 98.7% |
| 59 | — | 0 | 2931 | 2931 100% | |
| VU Amsterdam | 36 | — | 0 | 92 | 90 97.8% |
| Geoplaza | 29 | — | 0 | 237 | 237 100% |
| Vrije Universiteit | 26 | — | 0 | 168 | 167 99.4% |
| VU | 19 | — | 0 | 29 | 29 100% |
| vu.nl | 11 | — | 0 | 23 | 20 87% |
| VU University Amsterdam | 11 | — | 0 | 13 | 12 92.3% |
| here | 10 | — | 0 | 13 | 13 100% |
| website | 9 | — | 0 | 10 | 8 80% |
| www.vu.nl | 7 | — | 0 | 7 | 7 100% |
| Vrije University | 7 | — | 0 | 8 | 8 100% |
| hier | 6 | — | 0 | 13 | 13 100% |
| Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU) | 5 | — | 0 | 7 | 6 85.7% |
| Vrije Universiteit (VU) Amsterdam | 5 | — | 0 | 6 | 6 100% |
| Learn more about our codes of conduct | 4 | — | 0 | 55 | 36 65.5% |
| KIN Center for Digital Innovation | 4 | — | 0 | 4 | 2 50% |
| VU University of Amsterdam | 4 | — | 0 | 5 | 5 100% |
| VU University Amsterdam (VU) | 3 | — | 0 | 4 | 4 100% |
| Free University of Amsterdam | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 2 66.7% |
| https://vu.nl/en/about-vu/faculties/faculty-of-behavioural-and-movement-sciences | 3 | — | 0 | 4 | 3 75% |
| A-LIFE | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 2 66.7% |
| Picture | 3 | — | 0 | 7 | 7 100% |
| team of around 200 | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 2 66.7% |
| Environmental Health & Toxicology (EH&T) | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 2 66.7% |
| Vu | 3 | — | 0 | 4 | 2 50% |
| https://vu.nl/nl/over-de-vu/onderzoeksinstituten/institute-for-brain-and-behavior-amsterdam-ibba | 3 | — | 0 | 4 | 3 75% |
| Website | 3 | — | 0 | 36 | 36 100% |
| https://vu.nl/en | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| IVM | 3 | — | 0 | 6 | 2 33.3% |
| Guideline appointment policy PhD candidates - Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 1 33.3% |
| http://www.vu.nl/ | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| http://www.vu.nl | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 2 66.7% |
| Chemistry for Environment and Health (CE&H) | 3 | — | 0 | 3 | 2 66.7% |
| Theologie en Religiewetenschappen | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| aanbod van 3D-NEWConnective | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 1 50% |
| www.vu.nl/nl | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Lees meer over onze gedragscodes | 2 | — | 0 | 35 | 29 82.9% |
| VU Amsterdam Summer School | 2 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| School voor Religie en Theologie | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 1 50% |
| Faculty of Science | 2 | — | 0 | 11 | 11 100% |
| https://www.vu.nl/en/ | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| onze website | 2 | — | 0 | 129 | 129 100% |
| promoveert | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| VU logo | 2 | — | 0 | 8 | 8 100% |
| VU Fellowship Programme (VUFP) | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| KIN Summer School | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| MSc Finance, specialising in financial economics | 2 | — | 0 | 3 | 3 100% |
| Free University Amsterdam | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
| Logo VU | 2 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 100% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What anchor texts are used to link to vu.nl?
This page shows all anchor texts found in backlinks pointing to vu.nl, 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 vu.nl.
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 vu.nl have?
The anchor text report for vu.nl 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.