While #hashtags are a relatively new “buzz word” over the last decade its a word that a vast majority of us use daily in our own lives. So what exactly are #hashtags? Lets take a look at the official definition of a hashtag. Definition: noun a word or phrase preceded by a hash sign (#), used on social media sites such as Twitter to identify messages on a specific topic. Lets be honest hashtags have become a part of modern culture, their place hasn't been restricted to appearing just on our social media accounts, #hashtagged phrases have been used on everything from t-shirts to mugs and cushions.
