Let’s talk #hashtags WTF is a #hashtag? Used on , , , Facebook and hashtags are key words that can apply or relate to your specific business

WHY the #hashtag? Your work can be found by potential clients, publications or your peers by the #hashtags that you use in your posts. Posts with at least ONE hashtag have 12.6% more engagement # = likes on Instagram

WHERE do I put my hashtags? In the captions of your post. But be aware – not all platforms are used the same.

HOW many hashtags are appropriate? Facebook - 1-3 hashtags Twitter – 1-3 hashtags Instagram – up to 30 hashtags, hidden in the comments. You can use #hashtags in the caption, but we’d suggest limiting it to 3 hashtags. Pinterest – HOW do I hide my hashtags in the comments for Instagram? Easy – peasy. 1. Use a text editor to save all your hashtags in one paragraph. I use Notes on iOS. 2. Add 5 dots, with each dot on a separate line. Make sure each dot is on a separate line. See example below. 3. Add all your hashtags below the last (5th) dot. The hashtags should sit on a new line below the last dot. 4. Copy & paste all the dots along with the hashtags into a comment on your photo......

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#hashtag #hashtag #hashtag HOW Do I know which hashtags are best for me?  Location o You’ll want to use # that are relevant to your location & professional service o #arizonawedding #arizona #phoenix #scottsdalearizona #arizonaweddingphotographer #arizonaweddingplanner arizonaweddings  Specific to services o #weddingphotographer #weddingdj #weddingplanner #eventplanner #lifestyleblogger  Use # of national publications related to your field o #theknot #stylemepretty #marthaweddings #huffpostido  Other related keywords o #bridal #wedding #sayyestothedress #engaged #tyingtheknot Here’s an example  . . . . . #arizonawedding #arizonaweddingphotographer #arizonaweddings #scottsdalewedding #phoenix #scottsdale #arizonaliving #arizonalife #azwedding #wedding #weddings #weddingplanner #weddingparty #weddingday #theknot #stylemepretty #weddingwire #huffpostido #soloverly #communityovercompetition #risingtidesociety #howheasked #thedailywedding #theknotrings #weddingprofessional #entreprenuer #shoplocalaz #ohwowyes

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LET’S step it up a notch

 Don’t use the same hashtags every time. Switch it up and post #hashtags that relate to the specific picture #groomsmen #weddingcake #firstlove  Use Daily Hashtags - #mcm #traveltuesday #wcw #tbt #fridayintroductions #sundayfunday  Get involved in your Instagram community – search these hashtags and like other photos and leave genuine comments. 5 minutes a day can go a long way!  Use https://unionmetrics.com/free-tools/instagram-account- checkup/ to analyze your Instagram account and also see what your top hashtags are.  Check out Instagram’s most popular hashtags below o General . #vsco #vscocam #liveauthentic #thatsdarling #darlingmovement #flashesofdelight #livethelittlethings #nothingisordinary #thehappynow #welltravelled #visualsoflife #visualsgang o Lifestyle . #thatsdarling #darlingmovement #darlingweekend #pursuepretty #petitejoys #flashesofdelight #thehappynow #nothingisordinary #livethelittlethings #welltravelled #morningslikethese #mytinyatlas #calledtobecreative #livecolorfully o Photography . #makeportraits #friendsandwalls #storyportrait #postmoreportraits #makeportraitsnotwar #chasinglight #justgoshoot #handsinframe #acertainslantoflight #makemoments #toldwithexposure #acolorstory

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