Hashtags can be found in many places. The usual suspects tend to be Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. But they can even go beyond to YouTube, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and more.

Time is of the essence when it comes to hashtags. They’re biggest draw is their short half-life. Use that time window effectively

Trends help hashtags get out there. But hashtags also help trends get popular. You need to know what’s happening to make your hashes.

Hashtags that take advantage of current events get a lot of traction. They can anything about political situations, world news, emergencies, or more.

Is there a new launch event, concert, party or sports game going on? Relevant hashtags can make it soar with popularity.

Weekly hashtags are a way for people to share experiences from day to day. They’re catchy and relatable. Examples include #tbt and #mondayblues.

Whether it’s a new show, movie, game, or album, you can expect there to be hashes about it. These get a lot of buzz in a short time.

Some trends never die. These hashtags are used consistently no matter how long a trend has been going on for. They can be about general interest topics or lifestyle choices.

When it’s the time of year to celebrate a local or national holiday, you know you’ll see hashtags about it.

Some hashtags are only popular because of themselves. You will find that these tags start to trend after a viral twitter post or a new social media cause.

Short tags connect with people more. Making your hashtag a word or less makes it easy for people to easily identify with you.

What makes a hashtag really trend is when it connects with an existing hashtag. Find ones that relate to your hashes to tail off current trends.

There are a lot of different words you can use to get the same message across. Use words that can drive a person’s eye to your tags when they’re scrolling.

The most successful hashtags are the ones that roll off the tongue. Use words that make your hashtag phrase rhyme.

If you really want to get trending, you need to aim for something new and relevant. Pick out the ones that are the newest or the biggest.

Turn your hashes into a story that everyone can click with. You’ll be surprised how much you say with so few words.

Do you know about a recent event that work with your hashtag? Use them to modify your hash or push it for success.