Does google extract out keywords from links that use the url as the anchortext?

[adriandg]

If someone formats a link like so:

http://www.somedomain.com/keyword1-keyword2/keyword3.php

Would you still get a similar anchor text benefit to this link as if it was formated like so:

somedomain keyword1 keyword2 keyword3

what i mean is, does google extract out keywords from links that use the url as the anchortext?

[division1]

Nothing is for sure, but in my experience keywords in URL help, however very long URL's are probably not recommended. I've heard that keywords in domain names are not so valuable as before (they still are valuable just not so much). I tested keywords in URLs and one of the website were coming above the other website for the keywords. Again every case is different and it is solely your decision.

[adriandg]

Thanks,

I have been wondering about this one for a while and tried asking before but nobody understood what i was asking. I'm glad someone finally got it.

I am definitely aware of all the other link metrics, but if we perhaps had a perfect scenario with all those other link metrics set aside, i would love it know if those keywords definitely count as anchor text or not.

Anyone else have an opinion?

[DavidKauzlaric]

I do not have a concrete answer, perhaps someone may. But, in my experience, as long as the keyword is there, it counts. Similar to how exact match domains are such a boost, you know? I am pretty sure as long as the keyword appears, regardless of format, it'll count for that keyword. However, there are other metrics surrounding this to add value like the content around it, where the link is from, etc...