Hashtag Strategy

A planned approach to using hashtags to increase content visibility, reach new audiences, and organize content around specific topics.

Published December 19, 2024
Beginner
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Also known as:

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Hashtag Strategy


A hashtag strategy is a planned approach to using hashtags effectively across social media platforms to increase content visibility, reach new audiences, and organize content around specific topics.


What it means


Hashtag strategy involves researching, selecting, and using relevant hashtags in a systematic way to maximize the reach and engagement of your social media content.


Why it matters


  • Increased visibility: Help your content be discovered by users interested in specific topics
  • Audience expansion: Reach beyond your existing followers to new potential customers
  • Content organization: Make your content easier to find and categorize
  • Community building: Connect with others who use the same hashtags
  • Campaign tracking: Monitor the performance of specific campaigns or topics

  • How to do it


    1. Research relevant hashtags: Use tools to find popular and niche hashtags in your industry

    2. Mix hashtag types: Combine popular, niche, and branded hashtags

    3. Platform optimization: Adapt hashtag usage for each platform's best practices

    4. Track performance: Monitor which hashtags drive the most engagement

    5. Stay current: Regularly update your hashtag list based on trends and performance

    6. Create branded hashtags: Develop unique hashtags for your brand or campaigns


    Examples


  • Using #SmallBusinessSaturday for retail content on Instagram
  • Creating #CrosslyTips for educational content about social media
  • Mixing #Marketing and #StartupLife for founder-focused content
  • Using location-based hashtags like #NYCStartup for local reach

  • Pro tips


  • Use 5-10 hashtags on Instagram, 1-2 on Twitter, and 3-5 on LinkedIn
  • Research hashtag popularity to avoid over-saturated or under-used tags
  • Create a hashtag bank with different categories for easy reference
  • Monitor competitor hashtags to identify opportunities
  • Test different hashtag combinations to see what works best

  • Common mistakes


  • Using too many hashtags (hashtag stuffing)
  • Using irrelevant or overly broad hashtags
  • Not researching hashtag popularity and competition
  • Using the same hashtags for every post
  • Ignoring platform-specific hashtag best practices
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    Quick Info

    Difficulty:Beginner
    Categories:
    strategyreachengagement
    Authors:
    Crossly Team