Social Media channels are an important addition to your marketing and business development strategy. Read more to learn about what hashtags are and why your brand should be using them.
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 on social media channels, blogs, and websites. (source: dictionary.com)
What is metadata?
Metadata is higher-level data that describes data set as "tags in a programming code". Search engines use content and HTML metadata to index websites. (source: dictionary.com)
Why is a hashtag important?
A hashtag is used on social media sites to makes it easier to find information about specific content. Hashtags encourage users to explore content that catches their eye. They assist in reaching a target audience and help filter information while expanding their audiences on various platforms.
How many hashtags should you use per post or story?
Tips for finding and using the most relevant hashtags for your brand:
Research what is trending in your industry
Find out the best keywords to market your brand
Subscribe to websites that offer hourly statistics for trending hashtags
Use hashtags that make your content discovered
You don't need to use all of your hashtags in every post
Study your competitors
Top influencers and brands create the best hashtags
Help your messages reach beyond your existing followers
If you need help figuring out the best hashtags for your non-profit, corporate, lifestyle and/or social brand, direct message me here!
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