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Many internet users ask themselves the question: What does hashtag mean? The # symbol or the term can be heard again and again in connection with social media. Read on to find out what’s behind it.
We clarify: This is what hashtag
means
The hashtag is primarily known from Twitter, but can now be found on all social media platforms and beyond. This is what’s behind the double cross:
- The hashtag # identifies keywords.
- The term is made up of two English words: hash (double cross #) and tag.
- So if you are looking for specific topics on Twitter, Instagram & Co. you will find them most easily if you search for the corresponding hashtag.
- For example, if you are looking for cat pictures on Instagram, search for #cats. If you want the latest opinions on Donald Trump’s tweets on Twitter, enter #DonaldTrump in the search.
- Even if you post a post yourself, you can use the right hashtags to make it easier for other users to find. The keywords therefore increase the visibility of your social media posts.
