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The clickable, visible text within a hyperlink. Search engines use anchor text to understand what the linked page is about, making it a ranking signal. Descriptive anchor text like 'website pricing guide' provides more SEO value than generic phrases like 'click here'. However, over-optimised exact-match anchor text can appear manipulative. The best approach uses natural, varied language that genuinely describes the destination while helping users understand where they will land.