Anchor Text

The visible, clickable text in a hyperlink.

By Henrik Liebel
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What does the term Anchor Text actually mean?

The visible, clickable text in a hyperlink. For business owners, understanding the concept of ‘Anchor Text’ can help make better decisions when planning or managing a website.

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