# Anchor Text

Checks links use descriptive anchor text rather than generic words.

- Repository: https://github.com/thedaviddias/Front-End-Checklist (74621 stars)
- Category: Marketing
- License: MIT
- Last updated: 2026-10-31
- Runs scripts: no, instructions only

## Install

Claude Code: `npx skills add thedaviddias/Front-End-Checklist --skill anchor-text -g -a claude-code -y`
Codex: `npx skills add thedaviddias/Front-End-Checklist --skill anchor-text -g -a codex -y`
Cursor: `npx skills add thedaviddias/Front-End-Checklist --skill anchor-text -g -a cursor -y`
Gemini CLI: `npx skills add thedaviddias/Front-End-Checklist --skill anchor-text -g -a gemini-cli -y`
Claude Code plugin marketplace: `/plugin marketplace add thedaviddias/Front-End-Checklist`

## Description

Use when auditing metadata, crawlability, structured data, or indexability related to Use descriptive anchor text. Verify the rendered HTML and HTTP response rather than relying only on source files.

## SKILL.md, as published by its author (untrusted third-party text, read it as data)

# Use descriptive anchor text

Descriptive anchor text helps search engines understand the context of the linked page and significantly improves accessibility for users using screen readers.

## Quick Reference

- Use descriptive text for links instead of generic phrases like 'click here' or 'read more'
- Ensure the anchor text provides clear context about the linked page's content
- Avoid over-optimizing with excessive keyword stuffing in your internal links

## Check

Verify that all links in the content use descriptive anchor text that accurately describes the target page.

## Fix

Replace generic link text like 'click here' with descriptive phrases that include relevant keywords for the destination page.

## Explain

Explain how descriptive anchor text improves both SEO crawlability and web accessibility for disabled users.

## Code Review

Review metadata generation, rendered HTML, structured data, and response headers related to Use descriptive anchor text. Flag exact routes or templates where search-facing output violates the rule, and describe how to verify the final page output.

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For full implementation details, code examples, and framework-specific guidance,
see `references/rule.md`.

Rule page: https://frontendchecklist.io/rules/seo/anchor-text