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So you want to create your own hashtag? 

By Kathryn Hambleton

Coming up with your own hashtag  can be a lot of fun.  You want to think of something catchy, and watch it take off and grow out there on the internet.  But what strategy considerations are there for choosing hashtags?

Hashtag Anytime you select a hashtag, there are a few considerations:

  • What do you want to do with a hashtag?
  • Does it make sense, without using too many characters?
  • Is the hashtag currently used by others?

 

 

 

What do you want to do with a hashtag?

Hashtags can be used for several different purposes, and the purpose often determines your hashtag choice.  Generally, hashtags are used to categorize content and/or to participate in a community conversation.

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