Twitter Question: What is a Hashtag?

December 6, 2008 by Kelly

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What is a Hashtag? That’s a great question and proof that our internet world keeps changing. It was not very long ago I had no idea what a hashtag was and now I find them quite exciting to use.

Twitip just published a great explanation of the hashtag today so be sure to go check it out for the full 411.

How do I use the hashtag?

I’m using two hashtags on Twitter right now. First, I use #mm for any post that relates to the Mom Masterminds website or membership. Our members also use the tag whenever they talk about MM or invite others to join, etc. In 2009 this hashtag is going to be increasingly important for reasons I can’t share just yet

Second, I’m using #wahmwish for all posts that relate to the fulfilling WAHM Christmas Wishes, an annual Work at Home Moms Talk Radio tradition.

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Laurie Ayers

Hmm, well I read this - and read the 411 further explanation, and I still don't get it. I guess I'll have to read and reread again. All this new fancy schmancy technology! Where's my IBM Selectric typewriter when I need it! :-)

Tishia Lee

Yeah I'm with Laurie. I still don't get it either. I've had more than one person explain it to me but it still is above my head and doesn't make sense to me. And the one thing I really don't understand is why is it that every time I see a hashtag on Twitter and I click on it I get an error page message?

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Heather

Hmm you don't actually explain what they are, you only say how you use them. An explanation is required.

Heather

Nvm I found out from the link you supplied. Now I understand perfectly thanks :D

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