Anchor Text Optimization — a practical guide to anchor text SEO with clear examples you can reuse in real projects.
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Short description
Over-optimized exact-match anchors look manipulative; branded/naked/URL mixes are healthy.
Anchor mix
Branded
Naked URL
Generic (click here sparingly)
Partial match
Exact match (sparingly, earned)