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hashtags or no hashtags ?

by Vrindavan
13 replies
If the keyword is already in your post,
Is it better to convert the keyword into hashtags ?

Which is better ?
#hashtags
  • Profile picture of the author samirah465
    Which Social Network would you be referring too? If you are talking about Twitter then yes, go for it. I try to hash tag as often as I can. If you are talking about Facebook, then I say no, not for a while. Hash tags are very new on Facebook and many people are not yet accustom to them. I have found that many people on Facebook actually do not like them. I think this is because many of them are not familiar with twitter and hash tags. Eventually, this will change though. I just would not want to scare anyone off because you are hash tagging all over the place on Facebook.
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  • Profile picture of the author Wishpond
    Yeah, it really depends on what social sites you're on.

    On Twitter, it's best to use hashtags, even though your keywords come up in a search. Use hashtags that are specific to your topic, but not necessarily in your tweet text.

    On Facebook, I'd say try it out. Yes, they're super new, but I think it's a great way to find new Fans, and kinda market your Page to your audience. search for some #'s being used now that relate to your page content, and use them.

    On Tumblr. Yes, you need to use hashtags. It spreads your posts to people interested in your topics more than keywords in your pieces.
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  • Profile picture of the author affilorama-portal
    I agree. hashtags are one way to promote your business and make it viral. When you hashtag, you attract people that are not in your followers or contact list. It is one way of letting people know about your topic or brand.
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  • Profile picture of the author mjoyd
    Hashtags are one great way to promote on social media sites. I do them often especially on twitter and Google communities.
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  • Profile picture of the author shadowcat
    For Twitter #tags plays a very important role hence for twitter #tag is a must and even FB have included it lately yea its good to play fair with hastags..
    For Pinterest either ways it works using or not using a hashtags but i prefer using a little of both,having a nice small little description combined with #tags to optimize my pins
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  • Profile picture of the author Susan Richards
    Originally Posted by Vrindavan View Post

    If the keyword is already in your post,
    Is it better to convert the keyword into hashtags ?

    Which is better ?
    Its possible, but hashtags are used to group certain posts which belong to a common topic. Its very useful when you do it because it helps your post get the attention it needs from those who have the same interests as you...
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  • Profile picture of the author JamesWatson12
    You can use hast tags in front of your keywords.. This makes your keyword search able...
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  • Profile picture of the author vinness
    yes use hashtags, just don't overdo it. make sure that the post still looks natural.
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  • Profile picture of the author Saggy
    Yes hashtags are useful on twitter and google+, but make excessive use of it.
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  • Profile picture of the author negam
    i use hashtag but select completely related hashtags
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  • Profile picture of the author TLH Media Mktg
    I use select keywords from my post as hashtags. I believe Pinterest stopped using hashtags a few months ago, so, I stick with using them on Twitter, Facebook, Google Plus, and Instagram.
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    • Profile picture of the author margaritovbg
      I personally hate hashtags because I hate the whole twitter culture but they might be useful if you use them properly, such as hashtagging popular products or holidays.
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  • Profile picture of the author umarsatti
    yes converted into hashtags , they help to your content to get more dicovered
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