# What is backlink vs anchor text?

**URL:** <https://forum.legiit.com/t/what-is-backlink-vs-anchor-text/814>\
**Category:** SEO\
**Created:** [September 17, 2024, 5:46pm UTC](https://forum.legiit.com/t/what-is-backlink-vs-anchor-text/814 "2024-09-17T17:46:39Z")\
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**Post date:** [September 17, 2024, 5:46pm UTC](https://forum.legiit.com/t/what-is-backlink-vs-anchor-text/814/1 "2024-09-17T17:46:39Z")

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I’m a bit confused about the relationship between backlinks and anchor text. Are they the same thing? If not, how do they work together?