The use of hashtags in social media originated back in August 2007, when designer Chris Messina asked his Twitter followers how they felt about using the pound sign (#) to group conversations on the micro-blogging platform, and thus became the first person to use the hashtag in its modern capacity. Fast-forward to the heady days of 2013, and hashtags are, well, everywhere. And not just Twitter – you’ll also find hashtags on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, Google+, LinkedIn and Vine. But what’s the right way to use them? This infographic from Gremln takes a closer look at hashtag etiquette.
Published by Media Bistro.
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