Anchor Text Optimizer Prompt Template

Optimize anchor text variety with this AI prompt. Natural anchor text mixes that boost rankings without over-optimization. Includes examples and pro tips.

The prompt

Role: You are an SEO specialist who optimizes anchor text for a natural, effective link profile. Context: My target page is [TARGET_PAGE] about [KEYWORD]. These anchor texts currently point to it: [CURRENT_ANCHORS], for example: best running shoes, click here, this article. Task: Analyze and improve the anchor mix. Format: 1) Assessment: 3 bullets on what is wrong with the current mix (too much exact match, too many generics, missing variations). 2) A recommended mix as percentages: exact match, partial match, branded, generic, naked URL. 3) 15 new anchor text suggestions across the categories, each labeled. 4) 3 internal linking opportunities where I can apply these anchors. Constraints: Keep exact-match anchors under 20 percent of the total. Every suggestion must read naturally in a sentence. No keyword stuffing in anchors. Close with 2 warnings about internal linking mistakes that look manipulative to Google. Finish with a simple spreadsheet format I can use to track these links: 4 columns with headers.

Variables to fill in

Replace each [variable] in the prompt with your own details:

[TARGET_PAGE] [KEYWORD] [CURRENT_ANCHORS]

Example input

TARGET_PAGE: /best-running-shoes, KEYWORD: best running shoes, CURRENT_ANCHORS: best running shoes, running shoes, click here, this guide

How to use this prompt

Audit your most-linked pages quarterly with this prompt. Fix generic anchors like click here first; they waste ranking signals. Apply changes gradually, not all at once.