Hashtags (# followed by a word or phrase) are what allow people to search content on various multimedia platforms by subject. Here are some easy examples of some hashtags used:
Obvious:
#leadership
Compounds:
#getoutside
#getoutside
#socialmedia
#boulderflood
Phrases:
#Justsoyouknow
You’ll be surprised to learn that expressions you often use already exist as hashtags. Look for those in the tweets you see. Make note of the ones that make sense for your social media & marketing agenda. Use them! Watch the responses.
Hashtags came about organically on twitter and continue to evolve. They’re a great way to stay up on breaking news!