One of Twitter’s advantages compared to other forms of social media is that it’s possible to build a network quickly. But if you don’t want a network with nothing but bots and online marketers, you’ll need to find some real people, hopefully ones who share some of your interests. Hashtags can help.
Hashtags are a word or phrase that come after the pound sign (#) and are included in your tweet. For example:
Come read my #blogbattle winner, Oak: http://wp.me/s6jPnk-oak. #shortstory, #flashfiction, #amwritingfantasy
I’ve never used four hashtags in a tweet before, but the story title was short, and one of the hashtags worked into the message. Generally, I restrict my hastags to only one or two.
Whenever you use a hashtag, you aren’t just identifying with a group, like wearing the jersey for your favorite team. Hashtags do more than that.
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I also commented on the original post. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Thanks, Chris, for sharing this helpful information. 🙂 — Suzanne
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I’m glad it was useful. We all only have so much time, so it makes sense to have our Twitter usage be more targeted. 🙂
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Now i finally understand the hashtag thing. Hope it will help now. thank you Chris.
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Welcome Gigi 😀
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Thanks Chris
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Welcome Kate 😀
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I’m still getting my head around which hashtags to use with my posts. Thank you for the help.
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Welcome John
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Always wondered what the whole hashtag thing was about. Thanks. Hugs
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