The # symbol, called a hashtag,
is any word or phrase with the # symbol immediately in front of it.
This symbol turns the word into a link that makes it easier to find and follow a conversation about that topic in recent years, on Twitter. Now this little symbol can connect conversations on Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Instagram, Google+ and Pinterest.
This once rarely used character on the keyboard is rapidly becoming one of the most popular punctuation marks in history. Hashtags present a fantastic opportunity for content marketers to identify social media conversations relevant to their business and get their content in front of the right people.
Read the full article "Hastagology 101: How to Use Hashtags in your Social Media Content" and get started on your Hashtag education today! A recent article, posted by The Content Marketing Institute, details the history of the Hashtag along with some basic tips to learn how to use this mighty symbol in your social media content.
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