Best Hashtags for Business
Hashtags turn topics and phrases into clickable links in your posts on your personal Timeline or Page. This helps people find posts about topics they’re interested in. To make a hashtag, write # (the number sign) along with a topic or phrase and add it to your post. For example:I just saw the cutest puppy! #dogs
When you click a hashtag, you’ll see a feed of posts that include that hashtag. You may also see some related hashtags at the top of the page.
Keep in mind:
A hashtag must be written as a single word, without any spaces
You can include numbers in a hashtag, but punctuation and special characters (like $ and %) won't work
You can search for a hashtag using the search bar at the top of any page
You'll only see posts that were shared with you
Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Google+ hashtags for business are SUPER important!
Using the right ones will help you get more Likes, followers & customers. But how do you find the right hashtags for your specific industry?
You can start by reading this blog post!
1. Generally Popular
#photooftheday
#loveit
#selfie
#instadaily
#picoftheday
#igers
#instacool
2. Themed
#TBT
#throwbackthursday
#motivationalmonday
#transformationtuesday
#followfriday
#sundayfunday
#mcm
3. Quotes
#quotes
#quoteoftheday
#qotd
#lifequotes
#motivationalquotes
#inspirationalquotes
#instaquote
4. SEO
#marketing
#googlesearch
#webtraffic
#optimization
#content
#seo
#seoproblems
5. Tutor
#tutoring
#studentproblems
#privatetutor
#studytips
#collegeessay
#ACTtutor
#education
6. Author
#readthisbook
#ireadforfun
#bookoftheday
#bestseller
#bookworm
#nonfiction
#readinglist
7. Social Media
#socialmediatips
#communitymanager
#smtips
#smm
#contentmarketing
#socialmediatips
#goviral
8. Photography
#photography
#photooftheday
#portrait
#photogram
#behindthescenes
#photoshoot
#photog
9. Videographer
#video
#videogram
#videooftheday
#votd
#bts
#preciousmoments
#studiolife
10. Spiritual
#spiritual
#faith
#believeinyourself
#thankful
#meditation
#innerpeace
#calm
11. Fitness
#fitnessaddict
#exerciseroutine
#workouttime
#todaysworkout
#gymlife
#fitfood
#womensfitness
12. Nutrition
#heathyliving
#nutritious
#freshfoods
#foodporn
#healthydinner
#cleaneats
#foodie
13. Makeup
#faceoftheday
#makeupmafia
#makeupaddict
#shimmer
#blush
#bronzer
#makeover
14. Art
#artist
#illustration
#galleries
#interiordesigns
#mixedmedia
#instaartist
#artstudio
15. Real Estate
#realestate
#properties
#justlisted
#broker
#realtor
#homesearch
#househunting
16. Retail
#boutiques
#mall
#style
#shoppingaddict
#promo
#shoppingtime
#musthave
17. Branding
#branding
#brandidentity
#logo
#logodesign
#startuplife
#entrepreneurs
#branding101
18. Weddings
#weddingwednesday
#bridalparty
#bridetobe
#weddinginvitations
#weddingregistry
#dreamwedding
#shesaidyes
19. Travel
#travelgram
#thegoodlife
#cruise
#vacaymode
#traveltips
#travelfriendly
#wheretonext
20. Life Coach
#seizetheday
#certifiedlifecoach
#dailyaffirmation
#doer
#makeithappen
#empower
#productivity
21. Cooking
#recipe
#mealidea
#delicious
#myplate
#kitchenlife
#inthekitchen
#homemade
22. Baking
#bakingday
#bakingtime
#bakingcookies
#gourmetbakery
#freshbread
#icing
#sugar
23. Jewelry
#wristparty
#armcandy
#dressedup
#accessories
#glam
#indulge
#stylist
24. Restaurants
#whatsfordinner
#fancy
#casual
#yummy
#ambiance
#gourmet
#taste
25. Music
#singer
#coversong
#coverband
#newalbum
#performer
#musictherapy
#newalbum
26. Dogs
#ilovemydog
#instagramdogs
#dogstagram
#happydog
#dogsmile
#doglife
#dogsoftheday
27. Fashion
#fashionmodel
#model
#fashiontrends
#whatstrending
#ontrend
#styleblog
#fashionmagazine
28. Crafting
#crafts
#craftime
#diy
#etsy
#handmade
#shopsmall
#craftymom
29. Graphic Design
#digitalartist
#designlife
#designstudio
#workfromhome
#logos
#icondesign
#appdesign
30. Blogging
#newblogpost
#newblogger
#bloglife
#instablogger
#newpost
#blogspot
#writer
31. Financial Services
#financialfreedom
#priorities
#lifesavings
#retirementplan
#income
#investing
#creditscore
32. Hair
#haircuts
#hairinspo
#curls
#longbob
#shorthair
#feminine
#hairlovers
33. Interior Design
#freshpaint
#wallart
#shabbychic
#newhome
#exposedbrick
#homesweethome
#decorator
34. Baby
#infant
#firsttimemom
#momlife
#babystyle
#newbornbaby
#instababygirl
#babyboy
35. Garden
#gardenlife
#instagarden
#harvest
#gardenflowers
#locavore
#farmtotable
#agriculture
36. Skincare
#musthave
#healthyskin
#antiaging
#facial
#exfoliate
#glowingskin
#spaday
How not to Use Hashtags (Don’t.)
Don’t go too long or too clever
In general, if you’re creating a branded hashtag you should try to keep it short and sweet. Even though “#NewYorkCronutLovers” might target a very specific audience, no one will use the hashtag because they just don’t want to type in that many characters. You also don’t want to try and be too clever or offbeat (#CroNYts?) since you want people to naturally search for your tag. Hashtags are supposed to make things easier to find and engage with, but long, complicated hashtags can actually be more arduous. In this case, you’re better off with something like #NYcronuts.
Don’t have more hashtags than words.
In fact, don’t even come close. Social media users often used an excessive amount of hashtags ironically or when making a joke. But many Instagram users have also caught onto the fact that more hashtags can mean more reach and likes. So, they’ve overloaded their photos with as many hashtags as they’re allowed – which is reportedly 30. You don’t want to use 30 hashtags on a single post. You don’t even want to use 5 hashtags on a single post. Even if you gain followers, it’s often the wrong kind of follower— spammers or people only interested in being followed back. It generally dilutes your message and comes off as desperate. Focus instead on being specific, which we already explained above.
Don’t hashtag everything
Hashtags serve to make your content discoverable to a wide audience. The truth is, not everything you produce is going to fit into that category. If your Tweet, post or comment isn’t adding any substance to the wider conversation, you might want to consider leaving the hashtag off. For example, if a news story breaks and you simply share the news, leave the hashtag off of it. If you write a blog post that analyzes the impact of that news, then absolutely use a hashtag when you share it.
Using hashtags will allow you to make an impression on a wide social media audience. Make sure you’re sharing the best content, and making the right impression.