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What is a hash tag, it’s meaning and why
             should I be using it…?
Definition: The # symbol, called a hashtag, is used to mark keywords or topics in a Tweet. It was
created organically by Twitter users as a way to categorize messages.
Hashtags can be used anywhere in a tweet and it’s a way for people to direct multiple
Twitter messages to a single news event or topic.

I find it funny how things just suddenly “come about” and become well known..I want to
know who the VERY FIRST PERSON is who decided to invent the “hash tag”!!!

I guess no one will ever know, I never knew what a hash tag was less than a year ago and
now I’m all about the hash tags…although I don’t overdue it and go hash tag crazy…but I
also don’t use it on Twitter..where it originated..

I use it mostly on Instagram…and now facebook is in the works of getting on the hashtag
train
Facebook is working on incorporating the hashtag, one of Twitter’s most iconic
markers, into its service by using the symbol as a way to group conversations,
said people familiar with the matter. It is unclear how far along Facebook’s
work on the hashtag is and the feature isn’t likely to be introduced imminently,
these people said…
Hastags are a great way for people to connect on a global scale and come together on a
common interest..

On Twitter,you can click on the hashtag to see a real-time feed of other tweets using that
keyword. Tweets using this hashtag will also be displayed in a real-time feed when
someone searches for the term on Twitter.

It is thought that 2 or 3 hash tags per tweet is sufficient and to not over due it.
Like I stated earlier, they pop up on many social networks…

Instagram people use them as short term creative expression…because typing it all out is
much too difficult…when clicked on instagram it will pull up all pictures with the same
hashtag..similar to tweets.

It can be used on Pinterest too, The main difference between a Pinterest hashtag and a
hashtag on another social networking site is that clicking a Pinterest hashtag doesn’t give
you results that also have that hashtag. What it does is conduct a search for that word after
the # symbol.
Why Should I be using Hashtags..?
I mean, if you haven’t guessed it already…it’s a great way to get your social account out
there, especially to people with the same interests as you..

Especially true with Twitter if you’re looking to get more followers..

Great tool to advertise business’s..you’ll see and read a lot of celebrities hashtagging a lot of
their favorite restaurants or clothing line…all in the name of promotion and marketing..
It’s an opportunity for people to get in touch with millions of people..and create social
popularity…

So whether your the casual social networker looking to connect with more people or the
avid marketer…you’ll soon be hashtaggin’ it up and seeing the amazing benefits it can add
to your business:)


I hope this blog answered your question on hashtags
and why you should be using them!!
Please comment and hit any of the social icons on the top left if

you got any value from this post

You can also subscribe to my RSS feed to get my latest blogs!:)

How Can I make money by sharing on social media and connecting

with friends on Facebook and Twitter?
Better yet, If you’re reading this blog….my guess is maybe you are on social media a lot
and you see this symbol everywhere…or you wanted to learn what it meant so you can use
it to spread the word about your website, business, or blog more..

What if I told you I knew a way you could make money and generate anywhere from 400-
500 leads per month using this FREE method I’m going to show you just by doing what you
already do on your social networks!!

Use the time you spend on them daily and turning it into an income producing activity and
make some extra cash!!

Click below and discover how I’ve made a part-time income just by putting into action this
simple method and like I said it’s FREE..

So don’t waste any more time!!
CLICK BELOW NOW!!



[SOCIAL MEDIA METHOD] – Learn How to
Generate 400-500+ High Quality Leads for your
Home Based Business Every Single Month!
 

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What is a hash tag

  • 1. What is a hash tag, it’s meaning and why should I be using it…? Definition: The # symbol, called a hashtag, is used to mark keywords or topics in a Tweet. It was created organically by Twitter users as a way to categorize messages. Hashtags can be used anywhere in a tweet and it’s a way for people to direct multiple Twitter messages to a single news event or topic. I find it funny how things just suddenly “come about” and become well known..I want to know who the VERY FIRST PERSON is who decided to invent the “hash tag”!!! I guess no one will ever know, I never knew what a hash tag was less than a year ago and now I’m all about the hash tags…although I don’t overdue it and go hash tag crazy…but I also don’t use it on Twitter..where it originated.. I use it mostly on Instagram…and now facebook is in the works of getting on the hashtag train Facebook is working on incorporating the hashtag, one of Twitter’s most iconic markers, into its service by using the symbol as a way to group conversations, said people familiar with the matter. It is unclear how far along Facebook’s work on the hashtag is and the feature isn’t likely to be introduced imminently, these people said… Hastags are a great way for people to connect on a global scale and come together on a common interest.. On Twitter,you can click on the hashtag to see a real-time feed of other tweets using that keyword. Tweets using this hashtag will also be displayed in a real-time feed when someone searches for the term on Twitter. It is thought that 2 or 3 hash tags per tweet is sufficient and to not over due it. Like I stated earlier, they pop up on many social networks… Instagram people use them as short term creative expression…because typing it all out is much too difficult…when clicked on instagram it will pull up all pictures with the same hashtag..similar to tweets. It can be used on Pinterest too, The main difference between a Pinterest hashtag and a hashtag on another social networking site is that clicking a Pinterest hashtag doesn’t give you results that also have that hashtag. What it does is conduct a search for that word after the # symbol.
  • 2. Why Should I be using Hashtags..? I mean, if you haven’t guessed it already…it’s a great way to get your social account out there, especially to people with the same interests as you.. Especially true with Twitter if you’re looking to get more followers.. Great tool to advertise business’s..you’ll see and read a lot of celebrities hashtagging a lot of their favorite restaurants or clothing line…all in the name of promotion and marketing.. It’s an opportunity for people to get in touch with millions of people..and create social popularity… So whether your the casual social networker looking to connect with more people or the avid marketer…you’ll soon be hashtaggin’ it up and seeing the amazing benefits it can add to your business:) I hope this blog answered your question on hashtags and why you should be using them!! Please comment and hit any of the social icons on the top left if you got any value from this post You can also subscribe to my RSS feed to get my latest blogs!:) How Can I make money by sharing on social media and connecting with friends on Facebook and Twitter? Better yet, If you’re reading this blog….my guess is maybe you are on social media a lot and you see this symbol everywhere…or you wanted to learn what it meant so you can use it to spread the word about your website, business, or blog more.. What if I told you I knew a way you could make money and generate anywhere from 400- 500 leads per month using this FREE method I’m going to show you just by doing what you already do on your social networks!! Use the time you spend on them daily and turning it into an income producing activity and make some extra cash!! Click below and discover how I’ve made a part-time income just by putting into action this simple method and like I said it’s FREE.. So don’t waste any more time!!
  • 3. CLICK BELOW NOW!! [SOCIAL MEDIA METHOD] – Learn How to Generate 400-500+ High Quality Leads for your Home Based Business Every Single Month!
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