Anchor Text Diversity & URL Distribution for Off-Page SEO

?? Anchor Text Diversity & URL Distribution for Off-Page SEO! (Long but valuable) ??

?? The reason for anchor diversity and URL distribution is that Google discourages excessive off-page/backlink manipulation, as it can be detected as an attempt to manipulate search engine algorithms for rankings. "Let me share the way to play it safe." ??

?? Start your off-page SEO by understanding anchor text variations. Assume our main keyword is "Clash of Clans" and our website is clashofclansmodiii.com.

?? Branded Anchor: The name of your brand/website, e.g., "clashofclansmodiii" ?? Branded Anchor with KW: Brand name + relation to your keyword, e.g., "Clashofclansmodii is providing mod apk with unlimited gold of clash of clans" ?? Generic Anchors: General words as anchors, e.g., "The, why, click here to get using on (dot), (comma), (emoji), etc." ?? Navigational Anchor with KW: e.g., "Click here to get mod apk of Clash of Clans" ?? Longtail Anchors: Longer versions of your keywords, e.g., "Clash of clans mod apk with unlimited Gold and money" ?? Naked URLs: Just the URL without an anchor text ?? Empty Anchor: <a href="https://www.example.com"></a> ?? Main Anchor: Your main keyword as the anchor text

?? URL Distribution in Off-Page SEO means not leaving any page orphaned. Distribute backlinks across all your URLs. I use a 35/65 ratio (35% to the homepage, and the rest to other URLs). No hard and fast rule in SEO! ??

?? Bonus Tips:

• Use your main keyword as an anchor less than 1.5% of the time
• Branded, branded with KW, and navigational with KW anchors should be in the top 1-5

?? Platforms for Different Anchor Types (my strategy, feel free to adapt):

?? General Domains: These pass less link authority, so use more empty & generic anchors. Find relevant posts/threads and place links there for a natural look and search engine appreciation.

?? Niche-Relevant Backlinks:

1. Web 2.0 sites (posting content as an admin with control over URL structure and content)
2. Relevant blog/forum comments and threads (e.g., for Clash of Clans mod apk, gaming forums would be niche-relevant)
3. Podcast backlinks, Google Stack, Cloud Stack, and foundational platforms (make them niche-relevant by posting targeted content and customizing URL structure where possible)

• Use branded with KW and longtail KW anchors on these

?? Where to Use Your Main KW Anchor:

• Guest posts, niche edits, or extremely relevant forum threads (e.g., a thread discussing simulation games for Clash of Clans mod apk)

?? Aim for a Safe & Natural Backlink Profile:

• Top 5 anchors should include branded, branded with KW, empty, naked URL, and navigational anchors
• Use your main KW as an anchor less than 1.5% of the time (can vary, but maximize anchor diversity)

Remember, these are guidelines, not hard rules. You can rank without following them strictly, but may face hits during algorithm updates. A natural-looking backlink profile is key. ??

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