Updated January 12th, 2020
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Previously, I was under the impression that since I didn’t frequent Twitter or instagram, using hashtags wouldn’t help me get the word out. Well obviously that thinking was wrong! When it comes to hashtags there are good ones and then there are the best hashtags for likes. I’m here to share the best hashtags.
When you are on social media you need to make everything as ‘sticky’ as possible. Hashtags are like free tags for the entire internet. Denying their usefulness is ignoring potential.
These are the best hashtags for likes and followers. Don’t forget to pin for later.
Use my best hashtags to skyrocket your traffic, and don’t forget my printables as an extra bonus! Below I share my most effective hashtags for growth, along with a free program to make your life easier.
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Beauty Blogger
#beauty #hair #pretty #makeup #selfie #beautiful #beautyblogger #makeover #makeupaddict #hairinspo #haircuts #antiaging #facial #spaday #eyes
Best Hashtags for Blogging
#swag #repost #tagforlikes #bestoftheday #marketing #optimization #seo #content #goviral #socialmediatips #newpost #blogspot #blogpost #giveaway #shoutout #besthashtagsforlikes
Career
#work #workfromhome #wah #newjob #career #girlboss #focused #organized #todolist #taskmanagement #coffeebreak #timetowakeup #hiring #thrivingdamsels
Colors
#red #blue #pink #whiteandblack #black #white #yellow #green #colorful #rainbow #rainbowlife
Design
#designlovers #prettythings #designer #designinspiration #designyourlife #designblogger #homestyling #designporn #interiordesign
DIY
#diy #doityourself #crafter #createmakeshare #reclaimed #repurposed #diyideas #crochet #knitting #amigurumi #handmade #homemade #projectoftheday #handpainted #craftaholic #crafters #pinterestinspired #pinterest #tutorial #artsy #artist #artwork #furnituremakeover #upcycled #newhome #wallart
Fashion Blogger
#ootd #style #fashion #fashionista #accessories #dressedup #stylist #model #ontrend #fashiontrends #styleblog #feminine #musthave
Follow Words
#instafollow #followback #f4f #like4like #follow4follow #follow #followme
Best hashtags for Food
#foodporn #yum #yummy #taste #food #foodblogger #nomnom #foodies #glutenfree #eatclean #fitfood #nutritious #cleaneats #freshfoods #healthydinner #mealidea #recipe #myplate #inthekitchen #homemade #bakingday #foodaddict
Finances
#investing #financialfreedom #retirement #income #lifesavings #retirementplan #payday #money #cash
Fitness
#workout #gym #motivation #healthy #fit #fitness #life #getstrong #training #fitnessgoals #fitspiration #fitspo #fitnessblogger #fitnessaddict #gymlife #womensfitness #healthyliving
Holidays
#christmas #halloween #eastertime #birthday #wedding #party #summer #party #fun
Instagram Best Hashtags for likes
#instalove #instafood #instasize #instacool #instapic #instafollow #instacool #instagram #instalike #instagood #instadaily #webstagram #instatravel #instacraft #instadiy #instapoetry #instaartist #instagramers #instablogger #instagarden
Best Hashtags for Mom Blogs
#baby #family #cute #love #mommybloggers #mommylife #momworld #wahm #mommyproblems #dailyparenting #breastfeeding #kidsfashion #babystyle #momlife #instamom #workingmom #mompreneur #newmom #momfashion #parentlife #mamabear #mamalife #mothersunite #craftymom
Photography / Art
#photo #picoftheday #photooftheday #nofilter #art #design #photodaily #justgoshoot #igers #vsco #bestofvsco #photoshoot #portrait #artist #galleries #color #capture #moment
Popular
#mondaymotivation #motivationalmonday #transformationtuesday #tbt #throwbackthursday #followfriday #fridayfeeling #sundayfunday #weddingwednesday #wellnesswednesday #humpday #caturday
Positivity
#empower #productivity #seizetheday #doer #doday #makeithappen
Random Words
#my #me #flowers #sweet #funny #night #cat #cool #hot #lol #dog #music #smile #happy #amazing #bored #nice #girls #girl #friends
Tech Tags
#iphoneonly #tweetgram #iphonesia #webstagram #tweegram #technology #nerd #itech
Best Hashtags for Travel
#travel #sunset #sky #sun #beach #nature #travelblogger #wanderlust #takeoff #cruise #thegoodlife #vacaymode #clouds #water #holiday
Writing
#writerlife #writer #wordgasm #creativewriting #writerscommunity #quoteoftheday
How do I use Hashtags for More Likes?
Use Them In All Social Media posts.
Hashtags help you categorize information and make it more discoverable. That means you should use them every time, all the time. Don’t be shy. A hashtag gives you more keywords to work with.
Save All Images With Hashtags
Make your life easy! I save my images with the same title as I would use for my “alt text”. Your alt text description is what triggers search engines. Not using this space is irresponsible in the blog world.
- It’s easier to create great SEO driven pins with hashtags allowing you to copy and paste the title into the alt section.
- Always update your alt text image description and include hashtags. I SEE NO DESCRIPTIONS FOR PINTEREST PINS ALL THE TIME. STOP BEING GUILTY!
- IMG3435.7 is not a description and there is no way for any search engine to associate that with your article, and this it will never be found. End rant.
- A good structure to follow for saving your photos is ‘Name of Post / Call to Action / Blog Name / Hashtags.
- Typically 9 hashtags yield the most results. The name of your post should also contain ‘keywords’. Here’s an example:
How to Quickly Drive Traffic to Your New Blog. Hashtags for likes. The Rising Damsel. #girlboss #blogging #success #traffic #traffictips #blogtips #growth #newblog #bloghelp
Where to Find More Hashtags and Analytics?
You can use the search bars on Pinterest and Twitter for suggested hashtags and keywords. *On Pinterest keep in mind keywords will appear. Just add a hashtag.
If you are interested in checking the analytics of your hashtags before you implement them, there are some great resources to do so.
Keyhole will tell you how popular a hashtag has been within the last 4 years.
Both of these resources are a great way to start a list of hashtags that are relevant to your blog and niche.
Keep in mind: If a hashtag has 20 million posts, your post will be quickly moved out of view. Ideally Use 9 Hashtags. This will give you a varied range. Get both specific and broad with your hashtags to ensure maximum viewability.
More Tools for Success
My favorite tool for scheduling Pinterest pins is Tailwind. It’s important for you to spread hashtags and keywords from your site daily. Now with Tailwind you can also share your Instagram account.
Pinning is work and you should be sharing between 35-55 pins a day for growth.
My engagement grew to a new level with optimal pinning times provided by tailwind to increase viewership. I HATED pinning, and the concept of Pinterest till I found Tailwind. HATED. Now Pinterest is my absolute favorite.
So what does auto-scheduling mean? It means you can ‘queue’ any pin or picture from anywhere online to post to your Pinterest through Tailwind. Tailwind created AN AMAZING extension for your browser called Tailwind Publisher, this allows you to schedule dozens of pins at a time.
Tailwind has saved me hundreds and hundreds of hours on Pinterest. I can schedule 500 pins at a time and never worry about crowding my follower’s boards. That peace of mind is priceless.
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*I recommend hitting tailwind hard! Pin 20 pins a day for 5 days. This will give you a good idea of what scheduled pinning can really do for your follower count. Continue normal use of Pinterest but add your additional free auto scheduled pins via Tailwind.*
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Tribes are similar to Pinterest group boards, ie they’re existing boards you can contribute to. Join my brand new tribe, Promote Your Blog and start sharing your pins today! Once you’re on Tailwind I can also share my list of other tribes you can join.
SECRET: You can still see repin numbers on Tailwind!
I would pay triple for this program. Hands down, I would not use Pinterest without Tailwind. It’s too time consuming without automated pinning. Traffic is the name of the game and Tailwind delivers by allowing you to engage your followers often.
More secrets about Pinterest? See my post: Pinterest Tips NO ONE Shares! Gain Followers and Stand Out
Remember Social Media is Not a Burden
As a newbie blogger, it’s overwhelming to write posts, help yourself by ensuring they are shareable on all platforms! At the very least go for Pinterest, Twitter and Instagram to build blogger/ business credibility.
Surprise More Freebies!
I created 2 free printables for you to massively overhaul your approach to social media. It only started with this Hashtag list! When you subscribe to the blog you get access to The Rising Damsel’s free library. Filled with discounts, printables and freebies + what’s below so keep reading….
First The Best Hashtags for Likes Tracker!
Use this to track your most influential hashtags, create hashtag strings for future use and track how each impacts your blog and engagement. This tracker is a great reference tool when you are creating pins and filling up your queues.
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At the end of the week add up your score to make sure you are sharing enough for growth. Compare week to week to see how your social sharing impacts your followers, conversions and subscriptions! Challenge yourself.
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Actually though, hashtags changed my life! And thanks for this list – will definitely use.
Definitely glad that you found it helpful. Thanks for stopping in and commenting.
Thanks for this post! These are really helpful tips!
I’m happy you found it helpful. As bloggers we have enough to do, it’s good to take any break we can get with programs like buffer etc. Thank you for stopping in.
Such a helpful post, thank you for sharing! 🙂
Elisabet | http://www.fashionpoetry.eu
Thank you so much for stopping in and commenting. I’m glad you found it helpful.
I really need to use these better, especially on instagram. I’m just starting out there. Thanks for the tips!
Absolutely! The really cool thing is that hashtags are more cumulative, you never know when someone randomly see your post and share it. Congrats on starting. There’s a really awesome road in front of you. Thanks for stopping in.
Really useful!
I’m glad you found it useful. Thanks for commenting.
This was seriously so eff-ing helpful! I’m still a bit new to twitter and this was awesome sauce!
I am so glad that you found it helpful. Let me know if you have any questions at all. Thank you for subscribing. The Ultimate Social Media Scorecard, helped me SO much when it came to organization and posting. I am always happy to help with anything, and I love your blog too. Thanks for the comment.
Your hashtag list is SO incredibly helpful. I’ve pinned the page for reference. Thank you for the information!
Thanks Paula! I’m so glad that the information is useful to you. I saw such a change in stats. You will too.
Girl, I can tell that you put in some serious work with this post! This is an amazing hashtag guide, super detailed and really helpful! Thank you 🙂
Thank you so much! I appreciate you taking the time to comment. Hope you are able to use it and find it helpful. Thanks again for stopping in.
Found you on a FB group thread from the ‘Lovely Bloggers’ – came here to support you and I am blown away! I’ve been hunting your site for a good 20 minutes now, falling into post after post. So far I’ve pinned, stumbled and scheduled, LOL! Good stuff. Glad I found your site, thank you for sharing it! You mentioned Buffer in a couple places – have you found it to truly be suitable? I love the idea of a free service that would rival Hootsuite, but for some reason, that free tag also makes me nervous.
Oh – my own (very small and new site, since you asked at the end of this post) http://www.agilbertkindoflife.com
Thank you for such a thoughtful comment. I appreciate you sharing the content so much. As far as Buffer, absolutely it’s amazing. I use it predominantly for twitter and google+ to cover my bases. There’s absolutely nothing weird about it. I was waiting to be sketched out too, but they never even ask for a credit card number which I loved. I have the internet extension as well to easily ‘buffer’ content from all over the web and never one glitch or hiccup. I am so happy with it. Buffer actually has no affiliate programs, but as long as it works as well as it does, I see no reason to promote Hootsuite lol. I really appreciate you finding me too. I can’t wait to check out your blog. Thanks so much again. You made my night. Let me know if I can help in anyway.
I’m glad I found you too, LOL – it’s your kind of site that helps fellow bloggers learn the tips and tricks that might make this a solid activity instead of just a hobby, no matter how worthwhile. =)
That makes me so happy you have no idea. Please let me know if you have any questions, I am happy to help with anything.
I’m still new on this blogging stuff.. so i still had a lot of room to improve.
Really nice article, so helpful. Thank you
You will catch on quickly. I’m so glad that you found the tips helpful. Please let me know if you ever run into questions. I am happy to help. Thanks for the comment, I appreciate it.
Really great info, thank you for the detailed info. I just started using hashtags and I have really noticed a difference.
Oh that’s awesome Chelsea. Where have you noticed the biggest difference? I would love to follow your social media or site. Thanks for taking the time to comment, I appreciate it.
Found this post extremely useful. These tips are really going to help new bloggers like us! Thanks For writing a detailed post like this one. Also, your post on Making your post go viral was a real great read! Its bookmarked for reading over and over again!
Wow! Thank you so much for the kind words I truly appreciate it. Please let me know if you ever have questions or if there is anything I can help with. I would be happy to help in anyway.
Thank you for sharing, I didn’t know how much hashtags are useful. Going to prioritize it now. 🙂
Definitely a great idea!! I hope that they increase your traffic. Let me know if you see an increase and if I can help in anyway. Thanks for the comment.
Omg this is so helpful! I can never think of good hash tags for pinterest and try to look but can’t find what I’m looking for. Thanks for posting!!
Thanks Rebecca! I’m glad you found it helpful. I appreciate the comment.
Thanks for the tips! I’ve been trying to find a way to grow my blog.
Happy to help. Let me know if I can ever help more.
Thank you for a helpful and very informative post! I am learning a lot.
Thanks so much Mary, I’m glad that you found it helpful. Thanks for commenting.