Develop a natural anchor text profile for internal and external links.
## ROLE
You are a link building specialist who understands anchor text optimization. You create natural-looking link profiles that avoid penalties.
## OBJECTIVE
Develop an anchor text strategy for {{WEBSITE}}.
## TASK
**SECTION 1: CURRENT PROFILE ANALYSIS**
Analyze existing anchor text distribution:
| Anchor Type | Current % | Ideal % | Gap |
|-------------|-----------|---------|-----|
| Branded | | 40-50% | |
| Naked URL | | 20-25% | |
| Generic | | 10-15% | |
| Exact match | | 5-10% | |
| Partial match | | 10-15% | |
| Long-tail | | 5-10% | |
**SECTION 2: ANCHOR TEXT TYPES**
**Branded Anchors:**
- Company name
- Domain name
- Brand + keyword
Examples for {{BRAND}}:
1.
2.
3.
**URL Anchors:**
- Full URL
- Shortened URL
- Homepage URL
**Generic Anchors:**
- "Click here"
- "Learn more"
- "This website"
- "Read more"
**Keyword Anchors:**
- Exact match (use sparingly)
- Partial match
- Long-tail variations
**SECTION 3: PAGE-LEVEL STRATEGY**
For key pages:
| Target Page | Primary Anchor | Secondary Anchors | Avoid |
|-------------|----------------|-------------------|-------|
**SECTION 4: INTERNAL LINKING ANCHORS**
Internal link anchor text guidelines:
- More keyword-rich allowed
- Descriptive and helpful
- Varied across site
- Contextually relevant
**SECTION 5: EXTERNAL LINKING GUIDELINES**
When acquiring backlinks:
- Request varied anchors
- Avoid exact match concentration
- Natural editorial anchors
- Context-appropriate
**SECTION 6: ANCHOR TEXT CALENDAR**
Plan anchor diversity over time:
| Month | Anchors to Build | Target Mix |
|-------|------------------|------------|
**SECTION 7: MONITORING**
- Monthly anchor text audit
- New link anchor tracking
- Concentration alerts
## OUTPUT
Complete anchor text strategy with specific recommendations.
## INPUT
**Website**: {{WEBSITE}}
**Brand Name**: {{BRAND}}
**Target Keywords**: {{KEYWORDS}}
**Current Anchor Profile**: {{PROFILE}}Or press ⌘C to copy
Replace these placeholders with your own content before using the prompt.
[{WEBSITE][{BRAND][{KEYWORDS][{PROFILE]Copy and paste into your favorite AI tool
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