HASHTAG

Hashtag is a metatag Hashtag symbol (#)

Chris Messina first used the hashtag in a tweet in 2007. First hashtag is #barcamp.

Why do people use hashtags?

hashtag is a label used on social media sites that makes it easier to find information with a theme or specific content. Hashtags encourage social media users to explore content that catches their eye. Associations can use hashtags to reach their target audience and to help members filter information.

What are the rules for hashtags?

• Always use the # before your chosen keywords

• Do not use punctuation or spaces in hashtags. ... 

• Never put characters immediately before the #. ... 
• Use letters and numbers, never numbers alone. ... 

• Keep it brief!

5 Quick Facts About the Hashtag

• IT COMES FROM THE LATIN TERM FOR “POUND WEIGHT.” ...

• IT SHOULD ACTUALLY BE CALLED AN OCTOTHORPETAG. ...

• TWITTER WASN'T BIG ON THE IDEA AT FIRST. ...

• IT'S IN THE OXFORD DICTIONARY. ...

• THERE ARE SOME HASHTAG ALL TIMERS.