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Anchor Text
Anchor text is the visible, clickable text in a hyperlink that links to another document or location on the web. It usually appears as blue, underlined text, although this styling can be customized via CSS. Search engines use anchor text to understand the topic of the destination page, treating it as a strong contextual signal for ranking purposes.

There are several types of anchor text, including "exact match" (using the target keyword), "partial match" (containing a variation of the keyword), "branded" (using a brand name), and "generic" (like "click here"). While exact match anchors were once a powerful ranking factor, overusing them is now often flagged as spam by algorithms like Google Penguin.

Best practices suggest using descriptive, natural language that tells the user exactly what to expect when they click. A diverse link profile with a natural mix of anchor text types is essential for a healthy SEO strategy.

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Synonyms: Link Text, Hyperlink Label

What Does "Liquid Purple" mean?

noun | / LIK-wid PUR-pul /

  1. (biochemistry) Also known as visual purple or rhodopsin — a light-sensitive receptor protein found in the rods of the retina. It enables vision in dim light by transforming invisible darkness into visible form. Derived from the Greek rhódon (rose) and ópsis (sight), its name reflects its delicate pink hue and vital role in perception.

  2. (modern usage) Liquid Purple — a digital marketing agency specializing in uncovering unseen opportunities and illuminating brands hidden in the digital dark. Much like its biological namesake, Liquid Purple transforms faint signals into clear visibility — revealing what others overlook and bringing businesses into the light.

Origin: From the scientific term rhodopsin, discovered by Franz Christian Boll in 1876; adopted metaphorically by a marketing firm dedicated to visual clarity in the age of algorithms.

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