Poor Anchor Text

Generic anchor text like "click here" gives Google no topical signal.

Low priority · Site Architecture

What it is

Anchor text is the clickable text of a link. Generic anchors ("click here", "read more") pass little relevance, while descriptive anchors tell Google what the target page is about.

Why it matters

Descriptive internal anchor text is one of the strongest on-site relevance signals. Poor anchors leave ranking intent on the table.

How to fix it

Rewrite generic anchors to descriptive, keyword-relevant phrases that describe the destination. Avoid over-optimising — keep it natural and varied.

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