Using Hashtags To Improve Your Twitter Results
November 24th, 2009 | 
Author: Anyone who has spent even a few minutes on Twitter” rel=”tag”>twitter has seen hashtags being used to mark tweets as a part of an event or discussion. Using hashtags to help categorize your tweets can help you to reach a wider audience and get your links noticed by your target market.
Hashtags can be used to note that your tweet or link is associated with a news event, story, or is associated with a specific demographic. There are also special hashtags relatd to companies, twitter-based parties, and networking events. Depending on your topic or audience, there may be more than one tag that is appropriate for your message.
Be careful not to abuse hashtags when categorizing your tweets. Use appropriate tags, and avoid hashtagging just to get your link into a trending topic. Tag users are not receptive to twitter spam, and misuse of hashtags can result in their blocking your account which can land you in a suspension of your account.
Adding hashtags to your tweets is a wonderful way to open your links and information up to a whole new world of people, beyond your own followers. With smart use of hashtags, you can grow your Twitter followers, along with your blog or business.
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