How many anchor text links do you use when you publish articles?

7 years ago

1 link is better than 3 (low OBL is always better). 3 is not bad for low-competition niches, but more than that isn't recommended (if you manage to find a site that allows more).

Thanks
1 reply

Signature

All-In-One SEO & Marketing Service
If you want the upper hand over your competitors, here's your chance.
SEO, SMM, Google Local Optimization & Professional Internet Marketing done-for-you.
Never worry about Traffic & Lead Generation again! Click Here for more info.

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[7046022].message }}

d0de

7 years ago

Originally Posted by SEO Haven

1 link is better than 3 (low OBL is always better)

Do you have a source for this?

Obviously low OBL is better if the other links are pointing to competitor's domains. However, I haven't seen the claim before that 1 link is better than 2 if the other links on the page are held constant.

Originally Posted by bb785

You are setting yourself up for some trouble if you are using exact match anchor text 3 times in every article. You also quickly reach a point of diminishing returns having multiple links from a single domain.

Could you expand on this a little more? I asked a very similar question and didn't really get a good response.

Thanks

Signature

A moth walks into a podiatrist's office...

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[7056476].message }}

The Mysterious Marketer

7 years ago

Yup. That's definitely the new trend.

Some peoples' experiments are noting that they aren't getting as good results as before from using multiple anchor text links in their article.

It's probably a good idea to publish 3 articles with 1 anchor text link per article, as opposed to 1 articles with 3 anchor text links now. Of course, you'll want to do some testing to see what gives the best results for you.

Don't forget to vary your anchor text and make the anchor text links blend in seamlessly with the rest of the article.

[ 1 ] Thanks

Signature

@xxxx[{::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::> IM COUPONS <::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::}]xxxx@

"WARNING: Are The Gurus Sucking Up ALL Your Hard-Earned CASH? Click Here & STOP Them!"

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[7046070].message }}

govind sharan

7 years ago

You can use 1 article with 3 anchor text links.

Thanks

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[7046143].message }}

lauradrew

7 years ago

I think in 1 article 1anchor text is better & safe and it should be in the resource box not in the article body.

Thanks

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[7047026].message }}

Mike Anthony

7 years ago

I have never put more than two and one is my usual. sheesh if three is now your reduced number how much did you put before?

[ 2 ] Thanks
1 reply

Signature

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[7047076].message }}

ricoramiro 7 years ago

Originally Posted by Mike Anthony

I have never put more than two and one is my usual. sheesh if three is now your reduced number how much did you put before?

I used to use 5 links in all my content. Thanks to all you guys for the advice.

It's really helpful :-)
- Thanks
Signature
Women's Gold Necklaces at 60% Discounts>> https://jewelry-necklace.kitsylane.com/
{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[7122296].message }}

bb785

7 years ago

You are setting yourself up for some trouble if you are using exact match anchor text 3 times in every article. You also quickly reach a point of diminishing returns having multiple links from a single domain. Also, if the links are going to the same page, google is only going to count the first anyway. If you are dead set on multiple links in one article, mix it up and use the url as your anchor on one of them.

Thanks

Signature

Buy & Sell Homepage Backlinks - HPBacklinks.com - Homepage Backlink Marketplace

High PR Contextual Links
25% Off - Warrior Discount
Use Promo Code WF2012

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[7048282].message }}

UMS

7 years ago

Given that a lot of directories only allow 1 link per article, you must have been publishing on some low quality directories.

Thanks
1 reply

Signature

SECockpit - Get the world's most POWERFUL Keyword Research Tool for ONLY $1

Grab a LIFETIME Discount off Elegant Themes

Grab a LIFETIME 40% Discount off The Best Spinner

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[7049637].message }}

mrsvirtualassistant 7 years ago

It is advisable to include one or two links in your article and use different anchor text for each of them. Google puts a lot of emphasis on anchor text diversity.
- Thanks
Signature
-> Get Profile Backlinks here
-> #1 Virtual Assistant Service Hire Your Own Virtual Assistant To Work JUST For You
-> Ezine Articles Service Let Us Build Your Article Portfolio Today!
{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[7049965].message }}

OneManSEO

7 years ago

I like the one link per article strategy and maybe if I need/want a second link, then link it to a relevant photo (where possible).

People just want to get as many links for as little dollar spent, but really you end up spending more for the same results when you dilute your backlinks so heavily.

Thanks

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[7050025].message }}

MikeFriedman

7 years ago

I just make the whole thing one big long anchor text. That way, with enough articles I can target just about every word in existence.

[ 2 ] Thanks
4 replies

Signature

SEO, AdWords Management, Social Media Marketing, and more.
Get a FREE Quote.

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[7050041].message }}

OneManSEO 7 years ago

Originally Posted by MikeFriedman

I just make the whole thing one big long anchor text. That way, with enough articles I can target just about every word in existence.

My brain is telling me that I have seen this done before. I just can't remember where and when...

#CommonSenseIsDead
- Thanks
{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[7050086].message }}

paulgl

7 years ago

Originally Posted by MikeFriedman

I just make the whole thing one big long anchor text. That way, with enough articles I can target just about every word in existence.

ROTFLMAO! I remember right after I joined this forum, someone was chuckling
how they were getting traffic for terms they did not even target. Then
by accident, they realized they had linked a whole paragraph on a few articles
and posts by mistake.

Why is anchor text diversity the new buzzword? Google could care less.
Even the people that tout such nonsense have hundreds of posts here,
a sig, same anchor text....the whole thing is not even laughable anymore.

Paul

Thanks
1 reply

Signature

If you were disappointed in your results today, lower your standards tomorrow.

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[7050116].message }}

dburk

7 years ago

Originally Posted by paulgl

Why is anchor text diversity the new buzzword? Google could care less.
Even the people that tout such nonsense have hundreds of posts here,
a sig, same anchor text....the whole thing is not even laughable anymore.

Paul

Hi Paul,

Please stop sabotaging my disinformation campaign. :p I have nearly all my competitors chasing their tales, and you come along and tell the truth. :rolleyes:
You keep it up and everyone's going to realize how much time they've been wasting.

Thanks

Signature

* Get Results - Outsource Your PPC Management | Chat with Don Burk now! (Live Chat Support)
* Don Burk Advertising & Marketing - www.dburk.com

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[7050157].message }}

Mike Anthony

7 years ago

Originally Posted by MikeFriedman

I just make the whole thing one big long anchor text. That way, with enough articles I can target just about every word in existence.

Thats a WSO SEO technique if I ever saw one. $17 or $27 its a shoe in for about 4-500 sales. Get some JVs and you will clear $20,000 in three days or less.

In fact shucks I want a piece of this action. I got some new number of search results metrics to determine competition when compare to the letter count of the page titles showing in Google. Cutting edge secrets from Google. I'll throw it in if you include my new product "How to get BETTER than the Number One Organic or Paid spot in google" as an upsell.

Thanks
1 reply

Signature

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[7055292].message }}

MikeFriedman

7 years ago

Originally Posted by Mike Anthony

Thats a WSO SEO technique if I ever saw one. $17 or $27 its a shoe in for about 4-500 sales. Get some JVs and you will clear $20,000 in three days or less.

In fact shucks I want a piece of this action. I got some new number of search results metrics to determine competition when compare to the letter count of the page titles showing in Google. Cutting edge secrets from Google. I'll throw it in if you include my new product "How to get BETTER than the Number One Organic or Paid spot in google" as an upsell.

I think this is clearly a winner. We could easily sell it for $77, but we'll keep it at $17 for the WSO section.

Thanks
1 reply

Signature

SEO, AdWords Management, Social Media Marketing, and more.
Get a FREE Quote.

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[7055489].message }}

DABK 5 years ago

Let's make it really exciting, let's write the price like this:

was $997
now and only for the next 12 hours only $17.

And place a timer right under, that starts going down right away.

Then, everyone will know this is quality SEO learning we're selling.

PS Can we call it: Make $14,375 a day in 3-easy-SEO-steps?
PPS Can the copy start about how a homeless, college drop-out make $3 gazzillion in only 6 months?

Then phtoshop a red Ferrari, a McMansion behind a pimply kid? Also, 3 barely-legal, fake-blondes with high pectoral IQ?

PPPS Ooops, I forgot the swimming pool. Someone stick it in there too.

Originally Posted by MikeFriedman

I think this is clearly a winner. We could easily sell it for $77, but we'll keep it at $17 for the WSO section.
- Thanks
{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[9972498].message }}

ricoramiro 7 years ago

Originally Posted by MikeFriedman

I just make the whole thing one big long anchor text. That way, with enough articles I can target just about every word in existence.

I remember reading somewhere that anchor text links shouldn't contain more than 5 words.

But I do see people who'll link a whole sentence.
- Thanks
Signature
Women's Gold Necklaces at 60% Discounts>> https://jewelry-necklace.kitsylane.com/
{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[7122324].message }}

samaustin141

7 years ago

I prefer to put one anchor text links in my article and its very healthy and naturally way in point of view Google search engine.You also prefer to give one link for your website and second link is website blogs.

Thanks

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[7052230].message }}

Webtech77

7 years ago

Very helpful indeed. I was unaware about google penguin updates that the number of anchor text links we can use in an article.

Thanks
1 reply

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[7055399].message }}

milliondream

7 years ago

Yes this a new trend! SEO has definitely changed this year. I success create anchor text links ideas as below;

- Used 1 aritlce per 1-2 anchor text link, penguin love this.
- Not only control quantity of anchor text links, we need to change mindset for input only keyword on page of backlink for drive traffic. Sometime need to used relate keyword on article that very important.
- We have many backlink from Tier-1, Tier-2, please stopped used only keyword on many page of article, we need to used Generic keyword for penguin (read this, read more, read here, find here, find this, find more, Click Here, Clicking Here, Go Here, Going Here, Read This)

PS; Not only anchor text link for make we on first page of GG.
- Authority site of backlink
- Niche content
- Social network
- Mass volume backlink
- etc...

Thanks
1 reply

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[7055588].message }}

paulgl

7 years ago

Originally Posted by milliondream

Yes this a new trend! SEO has definitely changed this year. I success create anchor text links ideas as below;

- Used 1 aritlce per 1-2 anchor text link, penguin love this.

Would that be Tennessee Tuxedo, Chilly Willy, Mumble, or perhaps
Oswald Chesterfield Cobblepot?

Paul

Thanks

Signature

If you were disappointed in your results today, lower your standards tomorrow.

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[7055744].message }}

PerformanceMan

7 years ago

I only use one link per article. Otherwise the link dilution effect occurs.

Thanks
1 reply

Signature

Free Special Report on Mindset - Level Up with Positive Thinking

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[7055792].message }}

ricoramiro 7 years ago

Originally Posted by PerformanceMan

I only use one link per article. Otherwise the link dilution effect occurs.

Hey PerformanceMan - You're right about link dilution! I hadn't even thought about that. Damn!
- Thanks
Signature
Women's Gold Necklaces at 60% Discounts>> https://jewelry-necklace.kitsylane.com/
{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[7269140].message }}

kilwa123

7 years ago

I Use only 2 anchor text

Thanks
1 reply

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[7055833].message }}

paulgl 7 years ago

Originally Posted by kilwa123

I Use only 2 anchor text

I guess that doesn't include sig link stuffing....
- Thanks
- 1 reply
Signature

If you were disappointed in your results today, lower your standards tomorrow.
{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[7056155].message }}
- d0de 7 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by paulgl
  
  I guess that doesn't include sig link stuffing....
  
  What the...
  
  Identical content on two sites with different domain names and different site names?
  
  ...Why?!?!
  
  Thanks
  
  Signature
  
  A moth walks into a podiatrist's office...
  
  {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[7056484].message }}

BeautifulWebsites

7 years ago

Great thread, any recommendations on good article submission sites that are relevant today

?

Thanks

Signature

Kind regards,

Cherie Young
www.CherieYoung.com
www.BeautifulCustomMaps.com

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[7056002].message }}

Geekgirl01

7 years ago

I only ever use one link.......sometimes two if its a very long article.
Would never use more than that though

Thanks
1 reply

Signature

Boys grab yourself a fantstic WSO below>>

$15 LOGO DESIGN - HIGH QUALITY - WITHIN 48 HOURS

$15 BANNER DESIGN - ANY SIZE - ANY STYLE

CLICK HERE

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[7122316].message }}

ricoramiro 7 years ago

Originally Posted by Geekgirl01

I only ever use one link.......sometimes two if its a very long article.
Would never use more than that though

If you have a long article, it's okay to insert a link after every 100 words or couple of paragraphs. But I wouldn't overdo it!
- Thanks
Signature
Women's Gold Necklaces at 60% Discounts>> https://jewelry-necklace.kitsylane.com/
{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[7128920].message }}

DevinZoren

7 years ago

I usually put 2 anchor text on my articles. It doesn't look spammy. and it depends on how you use it.

Thanks

Signature

Wakelin Services Group offers plumbing services and electrical repair service

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[7129511].message }}

larry05

7 years ago

Generally at the maximum 3 links can be used when you would like to have an article submission done with the purpose of SEO in mind. More than 3 links is considered a spam and may be discarded.

Thanks

Signature

Digital Marketing Agency Ahmedabad | 360 virtual tour photography |

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[7132646].message }}

kimseo

7 years ago

I usually embed 3 links in around 500 words article

Thanks

Signature

SEO Expert in Canada
Article Rank : A premium article directory.
Vancouver wedding photographer

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[7269308].message }}

bijutoha

5 years ago

So, after long time, Is it still alive with above all recommendation ?

Thanks

Signature

Just a lonely Graphic Designer
A busy life along Image Processing Professional

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[9971787].message }}

chrisjohn93

5 years ago

I am using one or two anchor text on my article in a way that is don't looking spammy.

Thanks

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[9971815].message }}

karishmasingla

5 years ago

I think one anchor text we have to target. And we have to link other article as well. This will save you any panellize from the Google.

Thanks
1 reply

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[9971920].message }}

bind 5 years ago

yes right, one of two anchor text is standards but some article have there own guide line for putting anchor text link in articles.
- Thanks
Signature
Bigcommerce Web Development ! Magento Ecommerce Solutions ! Shopify Web Development
{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[9971938].message }}

Xochitl Shat

5 years ago

Definitely it's not bad two anchor text use for an article. Anchor text was one of the easiest ways for Google to understand the relevancy of any given website. Yet, the current update’s predecessor, Penguin has become notorious for its focus on anchor text diversity.

Thanks

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[9972131].message }}

inetguru_987

5 years ago

1 link and I wouldn't make them all anchor text links. I would have more of just my url and generic text.

Thanks

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[9972138].message }}

wizard12

5 years ago

Sorry I didn't gret the point exactly!

So you mean 1-3 anchor text with similar links or text are ok per article (ie you can use more anchors if they carry different links or text?), or you mean just 1-3 anchor text whether they are similar or not?

I have started a MSN website the other day, Am I Ok to add say 6-8 anchor texts, say a few directing to different Wikipedia links and others directing to something else?

Sorry I am not able to understand your exact meaning here.

Thanks.

Thanks

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[9972229].message }}

davidweb09

5 years ago

After Google latest updates I use only one link per article submission to escape from spam.

Thanks

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[9972244].message }}

npoint

5 years ago

One to my website and another 1-2 to authority sites related to the content of the article

Thanks

Signature

Web Development /SEO&SEM

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[9972414].message }}

manavforum

5 years ago

I think one to two anchor text links are best, not more.

Thanks

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[9972426].message }}

mjoshua

5 years ago

I will use the raw link as anchor text for one link - beyond that - it's extremely diverse. seems like google wants so much diversity that any link that is given value unless you keep using the same anchor over and over. So I will even use something that is peripheral to the niche, instead of an obvious keyword. it's funny what google analytics will show you in the phrases...

Thanks

{{ DiscussionBoard.errors[9972431].message }}

MarksWineClub

5 years ago

I treat internal and external links pretty differently. For an external artcile, I stick to one or two and anchor text is used sparingly, if at all.

Quite frankly, I know that a company name is still the most logical way for someone to link, so I try and do that at least 75% of the time.

Internally, I don't think there is a limit really. Look at Wikipedia as an example. If it makes sense for my readers, I link it. I really don't try and get overly prescriptive, it's usually 6 or less I guess on average, but sometimes it is many more.