If you're new to writing press releases, you may be wondering about using anchor text links. Or maybe even what they are to begin with! An anchor text link is just online marketing speak for words that go somewhere when clicked. You see them all the time in your daily ramblings around the web. They're usually underlined and colored, often blue, although modern website templates offer more choices for matching the look of links to a site's branding.

Looks aside, the function of anchor text links is the topic today, and more specifically how to effectively use them in your press releases. Some quick research on the topic reveals some controversy around anchor text links. To quickly clarify before going on, there absolutely IS a right way and a wrong way to use anchor text links. Knowing the right way to use them, and having the right expectations when creating content, is key to success.

First, let's take a closer look at the history of anchor text links and why we're sharing information about this topic to begin with.

Press releases are a fantastic addition to your digital marketing strategy. When written and distributed correctly, they not only fulfill their original purpose of sharing your company's news, but also support your SEO strategy by creating backlinks on credible news and media sites. As a bonus, press releases that share truly relevant information can go a step further and catch the attention of journalists and customers to increase your brand's visibility and ultimately help drive sales.

The key is writing a press release that is both interesting to human readers and optimized for search engines.

Here's how to do just that.