The basics about Hashtags

The basics about Hashtags 

What is a hashtag?

A Hashtag is a word or phrase preceded by a hash mark (#), used within a message to identify a keyword or topic of interest and facilitate a search for it.

How do hashtags work?

A hashtag is used within a post on social media to help those who may be interested in your topic to be able to find it when they search for a keyword or hashtag.

Why use hashtags?

There many reasons why you should include hashtags in your post-

·      Hashtags allow an opportunity for increased engagement of your 

·      It also allows brand building. As you develop the post it can cause customers to develop a brand image which can help enhance reputation.

·      Find your audience. Since the user has searched for that specific hashtag, they are more likely to be interested in what you have posted.

How to use hashtags?

·      Look what influencers are doing 

·      See what’s trending 

·      Be specific 

·      Use unbranded hashtags 

·      Cater the hashtags to the site you’re using 

·      Keep simple 

·      Do not over tag 

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