Did I over optimize on my desired Anchor Text?
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I have been promoting a site using mostly the same 3 versions of anchor text.
1. Do I really need to get non related anchor texts to balance my linking profile? e.g. [http://site.com], [click here] and [non related keywords].
2. What should the ratio be between related and non related anchor text be? -
Answered. Thanx mate.
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I would say take a look at this first http://www.seomoz.org/blog/anchor-text-distribution-avoiding-over-optimization. It's a great You Moz blog which will deal with exactly the questions you are asking.
Hope it helps!
Dan
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