Hashtags have been around for almost a decade.  They term “hashtag” is an acceptable scrabble word and is now included in the dictionary.  It’s time to get with the program.  Hashtags are a great way to organize and categorize information, to see what’s trending, and to keep a finger on the pulse of the current culture.  Hashtags are also being used to start new trends (#heforshe) and to empower minority groups (#likeagirl).  To learn more about how to use hashtags, read Rebecca Hiscott’s recent post on Mashable.

 

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