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combs84 · 12-23-2005, 11:00 PM

Any Idea on the max number of characters the text should have over the link?

I made some links from my site to my other sites, and they they have 8-10 words per link. My thought is it's to many and I hope it's not completely devaluing the links.

What is the max number of words? Or does it not matter?

Leyen · 12-24-2005, 12:29 AM

I don't think there is a limit to the number of words you put into an anchor text.

However, it would be a little bit irritating to readers if you had an entire essay anchored to one link :P...

Tho, it may be a good marketting strategy!

WhiteWebServices · 12-24-2005, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by combs84

What is the max number of words? Or does it not matter?

I don't think there's a max number of words. However, two points, based on my own (moderate) experience: The more words you have, the less each of them counts for. Also, it's helpful to have your exact keyword phrase as the anchor text, and I'm guessing your 8-10 word phrase isn't it.

dongan · 12-26-2005, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by akrasia

The more words you have, the less each of them counts for.

this is absolutely true in my experience. Don't count more than 8.

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combs84 NamePros Regular Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 545 75.00 NP$ (Donate)	Anchor Text Any Idea on the max number of characters the text should have over the link? I made some links from my site to my other sites, and they they have 8-10 words per link. My thought is it's to many and I hope it's not completely devaluing the links. What is the max number of words? Or does it not matter?

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Leyen NamePros Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Western Australia Posts: 162 3.65 NP$ (Donate)	I don't think there is a limit to the number of words you put into an anchor text. However, it would be a little bit irritating to readers if you had an entire essay anchored to one link :P... Tho, it may be a good marketting strategy!

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