******** vs nofollow ratio & anchor diversity

Hi there,

I just want to double check with everyone how to make my profile look natural.


When it comes to nofollow/******** ratio, I've read that 60:40 is suggested. Do you think it raises red flags for google?


As for anchor text diversity:

- does it make sense to check competition's profile and imitate that?
- which tool would be best to check yours and competition's anchor text profile?
- is this a good anchor text profile:

• 70% = Branded Anchors
• 20% = Naked Link Anchors
• 5% = Generic Anchors
• < 5% = Partial Match Anchors
• < 1% = Exact Match Anchors

Bonus question: Apart from website quality, is there anything else I need to pay attention to when checking my backlink profile?


I appreciate all your advice!

neliath said:

• 70% = Branded Anchors

• 20% = Naked Link Anchors

• 5% = Generic Anchors

• < 5% = Partial Match Anchors

• < 1% = Exact Match Anchors

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I prefer to use more generic anchors.

• 60% = Branded Anchors & Naked Link Anchors

• 35% = Generic Anchors

• < 5% = Partial Match Anchors

• < 1% = Exact Match Anchors