Twitter Tips: What is a #Hashtag?

On Twitter, the # symbol, called a hashtag, is used to mark keywords or topics in a tweet. Using hashtags categorizes your tweets, helping them to show up more easily in Twitter searches. Hashtags can also be used to participate in Twitter chats pertaining to your healthcare specialty.

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#QuickTips

  • Clicking on a ‘hashtagged’ word in any message shows you all other Tweets marked with that keyword.
  • ‘Hashtagged’ words that become very popular are often Trending Topics.
  • Use no more than 2 hashtags per tweet.

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