How to Use Instagram Hashtags for Maximum Exposure

[@SocialMediaExaminer]

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[@stardacars]

As you talked about "view insight" I have used #tags but all shows N/A yet I had likes on my picture sometime it reached to 200 to 20 likes where I am getting that from??

[@mdhasanTv714]

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[@Kristian179]

does it matter in the order in which you use the hashtags?

[@arafaterasung3280]

It work guys checking the view insight tab I realised my video views mostly came hashtags tanks so much Jen you're really an expect at this

[@MadhurKurhekar]

I watched this video today and tried it out instantly. It really worked. Thanks a lot

[@hannaaclark]

Your tip on mixing popular and niche hashtags is spot on, mate. Been doing that with the help of boost app social, even offers AI suggestions for captions. Keeps things fresh!

[@andrew.stewart]

Love how boost app social keeps the game interesting! 🎯

[@Lianamarisa]

This video has helped me so much. I've come from getting 2 to 6 impressions from hashtags to 60 in only one day! Thank you so much, I'm getting more followers now

[@SocialMediaExaminer]

Yay!! That's amazing, Liana - congrats! -Megan🤓

[@Lianamarisa]

@@SocialMediaExaminer thank you😊

[@SocialMediaExaminer]

You're so welcome! Hope your week is going well. -Megan🤓

[@Lianamarisa]

I've got now 1700 impressions on a post in less then a month using this technique. It really works! Can't thank u enough 😍

[@SocialMediaExaminer]

You're so welcome, Liana - that's amazing! -Megan🤓

[@jankefourie5003]

Thank you for non-confusing content.. I watched like 20 similar videos, this is the first one that is clear and simple

[@SocialMediaExaminer]

So glad you found it to be so helpful. 😄 -Jen

[@episodeswith_hk2696]

Yeah u r right. 👍

[@AshishNagpaltv]

This one video teaches more than big courses out there for growing instagram. Thanks for sharing it!

[@SocialMediaExaminer]

Thanks so much for the feedback, Ashish! Jenn literally wrote the book on Instagram (for Dummies :), and it is ever-evolving, as you know! -Megan🤓

[@shabnamomais6842]

LET P5

[@paolo.baldini]

Great video, how can you make sure you are using the right hashtag set?

[@hyacinthasalvatore5769]

I have an excel where I track all the different data for every hashtag, it's really time-consuming but it

[@eceozcan4513]

I have stopped using hashtags because it takes too much time to find the right ones

[@gracjanrzepecki7078]

I try to google some pre-made lists but the results are not so great

[@sabrinatanzer2305]

I started using a cool platform called hashtagfox, it saves me tons of time! It's important that you keep in mind that hashtags are a lo

[@shawneeblomquist6465]

Sabrina I am also using hashtagfox, definitely a time saver

[@ahlohar66]

I have been having a hard time with hashtags for my pressed flower jewelry. I will give this a try :)

[@SocialMediaExaminer]

Hi Dakota. Hashtags are half art, half science. Sometimes it just takes a little experimentation. Let us know how it goes! -Mitch

[@Tx3rd_Ross]

How did it work?

[@BeatSlayerz]

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[@oo-kk8ti]

These work so well I’m getting loads of impressions from this method 😭😭😭❤️ thank u 🥺❤️

[@SocialMediaExaminer]

Yahoooo! That is awesome - thanks for the feedback! -Megan🤓

[@danishmunde3076]

This is the quality of content I expect when I click on a video❤️❤️

[@SocialMediaExaminer]

Well, how about that for a compliment--thanks! Jenn knows her stuff:) -Megan🤓

[@aminafirdous1357]

Loved the way you explained it in such a simple and clear manner. This was very helpful and practical. Kudos to you girl 👍

[@dishawniaclairmont7317]

I don’t usually comment under posts because I’m not sure if people actually reads it But this has to be the most effective way 👏🏾 I went from 11 persons clicking hashtags to 600 persons clicking my post from hashtags my profile got wayyy more engagement and I’m seeing my profile reach is growing ! Would recommend anyone to do that 👏🏾

[@rkurnia4748]

It is definitely a great reminder watching this video. I always told to myself to at least give it 15 hashtag per post. But obviously, the three hashtag categories mentioned at the beginning is helpful a lot. Many thanks for this insights.

[@SocialMediaExaminer]

Thanks for watching! We all need a good reminder and refresh every once in a while. -Mitch

[@NathanaelMorton]

Just an update - before this video my posts have been getting between 10-20 impressions from hashtags. After watching this video and implementing the strategies, my recent post got 96 impressions from hashtags within the first hour. Cheers and thanks for this video!

[@JamieRiene]

Nathanael, where did you go to research your hashtags?

[@NathanaelMorton]

@@JamieRiene Hi Jamie! I literally just went on Instagram on my phone, went to search, and went over to hashtags. Then I typed them in individually and looked at the search volume.

[@SocialMediaExaminer]

Awesome! I'm not sure, but Jamie and Nathaniel, you might be talking about different things. Impressions on posts going up can't be tracked directly to a specific hashtag(s). You can search individually on popularity of hashtags (which Jenn explains). If your Instagram is a business account (which it should be!), look at insights for impressions & activity... this is not directly related to specific hashtags, but will show your post performance. You should be able to notice changes if you implement Jenn's suggestions. -Megan🤓

[@NathanaelMorton]

Social Media Examiner Hi Megan! This could just be my slow processing, but I do see the exact number of impressions from hashtags when I click “insights” and scroll down. It doesn’t show me specifically each hashtag, but it shows hashtag reach as a whole. I thought Jamie was talking about where I went to research the search volume of each specific hashtag - I did that just by searching the hashtags on the search page. Maybe I’m lost - either way, this video really helped me get a grip on which hashtags I should be using!

[@SocialMediaExaminer]

Haha, I can relate to feeling lost, Nathanael! It shows "Impressions," but that isn't necessarily tied to your hashtags, right? The impressions number listed is how many eyeballs have been on your post. And, yes, as Jenn described, we can search on the the popularity of individual hashtags too. -Megan🤓

[@primitivojdavis]

Short yet detailed and easy to follow, thanks for the tips 💯

[@SocialMediaExaminer]

So glad you found so much value in the video! 😄-Jen

[@gourinandhq]

I was searching this up for my fan page, and it actually helped, instead of "your business" focus on "your idol" instead

[@dannieannie]

Love love these tips!! Thank you very much. I realize that my posts are getting burried easily

[@orebayoeniola6621]

Good Afternooon Ma'am....how does it really work

[@ChrisProutyVideos]

I love watching your videos because they always motivate me to take action.

[@Ficccs]

Simple and straight to the point! Thank you :) Time to get some more exposure!!

[@bevianaschronicles]

Listen this is the BEST tip video on IG hashtags!!! I appreciate you! And folks! It works!!! You even break it down step by step thank you 🙏🏽

[@SocialMediaExaminer]

Thank you so much for your kind words. Powerful! 💪 🙌

[@ChinuMeenu]

that was pretty informative. Thank you.

[@cosmosbandit4807]

The car insurance analogy... my lights went ON!! Jaw dropped. This just opened up a whole new world of understanding hashtags. SUBSCRIBED!!! ...and thank you SO MUCH!!!! ...and VERY GOOD presentation skills! You are truly gifted.

[@hamminggaming9251]

This one what i need, I watched it 3 times to be more specific

[@myKratos12345]

well I tried checking my post on how many people actually clicked on my profile based on the hashtag, it doesn't show up but of course this is before i saw your video, how ever i will try what you have suggested and keep you updated, thanks!

[@AitorMorgado]

Thank you, Jenn. This was extremely helpful, since I wanted to know a bit more about Instagram marketing and you explained it perfectly.

[@SocialMediaExaminer]

Isn't she great!? Thanks for the feedback, Aitor. -Megan🤓

[@softspacesolutions]

Just started implementing the minimum 15 hashtags strategy. Every post got above 100 engagement. For a start that is fantastic for us. Please share more such tips related to FACEBOOK HASHTAGS. We will be grateful for that.

[@SocialMediaExaminer]

So glad to hear that this is working so well for you! -Jen

[@johnottostupka2564]

Great video!! I've seen a ton and this is simple and complete. And you make me laugh!!

[@SocialMediaExaminer]

So great to hear that, John! I hope the strategy is working for you. -Mitch

[@beautyschoolbooks]

Thank you for your content as a returning to work beauty school teacher social media is very confusing and I thank god we have young people to teach us old dogs new tricks. xxx

[@ChrissyPips]

Love this content. So helpful! I will be sharing this with my team for sure!

[@jonasjensovsky4648]

Thanks a lot - probably the first video explaining the mechanism in really understandable a graspable way. From the description of hashtags working over time it´s similar to how perfume works - you also smell part after part in longer time period.

[@SocialMediaExaminer]

Glad you found so much value in this video! Thanks for watching! -Jen

[@jyu4560]

This was great - very clear and practical advice. Thank you!

[@Misanti888]

So far d best explanation I've come across in YT. Short but informative. Tnx and Blessed be! 🙏🙏🙏🖖

[@SocialMediaExaminer]

Thank you, Michael!! -Megan🤓

[@LifeinGlow]

Thanks a lot for this video!! Appreciate your tips, this video is one of the best on instagram I've seen. I am glad I found your channel. So I went to see insights for hashtags and I barely have engagements from hashtags!! although a few video did have it. Also I'd recommend to switch to a Business / Creator profile SOONER rather than later because I did it way too late and cannot really analize most of the posts (150+) just because they were posted on a personal account and now appear as N/A for the detailed stats. Which tells me that I should urgently switch my other 2 accounts to business.

[@SocialMediaExaminer]

Thank you, Tatiana! We are glad you found us! You are totally right... the sooner you can switch your accounts to one that provides more robust analytics, the better. -Mitch

[@bohairston7742]

This video by far has been the most helpful and valuable video, I have watched in a very long time. Keep Up the good work. You're Awesome!!

[@SocialMediaExaminer]

So glad you found so much value in it, Bo! -Jen

[@cs77smith67]

I'm little new to Instagram shocking 😂 but my question is, do I need post the same 15-20 hashtag for every post or should I have 15-20 different hashtags for every post

[@SocialMediaExaminer]

Mixing it up is a good idea! I personally have a few chunks of hashtags I use (keep them in the Notes app on my phone), and I rotate them. I hope that helps! -Megan🤓

[@on9francisyu]

Hope you all the best on your journey.

[@anjalibala176]

I copy all and post everytime

[@cs77smith67]

@@SocialMediaExaminer Thanks u so much :) Wow I'm almost a year late lol

[@cs77smith67]

@@anjalibala176 How has that work out for u?

[@tikitinky2594]

Thank you so much! Your video was packed full of good information and you didn’t waste any time with fluff. Much appreciated!

[@MelissaHernandez-yr8lf]

Thank you Jenn! this was super helpful! my question is on the the niche-specific hashtags- what number of posts bracket should these fall under?

[@SocialMediaExaminer]

Hi Melissa- I'm not sure I understand your question... Are you asking how many hashtags should be used that are niche-specific? -Megan🤓

[@user-ug1hc3xx4s]

@@SocialMediaExaminer I'm curious about this too! For example, in the video you said very popular hashtags should have a post bracket of (300K to 1M). Is there a post bracket the niche-specific hashtags should follow also?

[@mohammadkhan5697]

So much prayer for you. And I put this video to watch again and again whenever I will work on Instagram, so that I won't miss and mistake any thing. Thanks a lot.

[@FunkFormat]

Awesome breakdown. Going to implement it immediately. Thank you.

[@SocialMediaExaminer]

Let us know how it goes! - Erik

[@cynthiam3033]

I knew most of what you talked about. What caught my ear and might help me is thinking about your audience in selecting your hashtags. The car insurance example was very helpful. I will give it a try in selecting some new hashtags for my niche. Thank you!

[@camillatruquesdebeleza7086]

This is a very well edited video. Also, great content!

[@SocialMediaExaminer]

Thanks, Camilla! We appreciate it. -Mitch

[@cMrob73]

I could not locate the "view insights" feature, instead after researching why, I learned that currently, insights are only available to businesses and accounts with high levels of engagement on Instagram. Thank you so much for this info. Just made my list and redone my hashtags on some of my posts. I'm very excited to see if anything changes.

[@SocialMediaExaminer]

It shouldn't have an impact either way. Since captions are truncated anyway, many folks just keep them in the caption (plus, this allows you to still use scheduling tools- since none that I am aware of allow you to schedule comments). -Mitch

[@simon2183]

You’re outstanding! Definitely will be using these tactics. Thank you! 👍

[@SocialMediaExaminer]

Isn't she?! Thank you for the feedback... and happy New Year! -Megan🤓

[@abdulmajidibrahim5125]

Love watching ma’am content here on KZbin it’s help me a lot

[@FreshCreativeInc]

Great breakdown! Is there a recommendation on the percentage of overall impressions that should be coming from hashtags?

[@vincenzogioiamusic]

Yes, I am wondering about the same thing. Currently I have a brand new business and 70% of the impressions come from ashtags.

[@Swypeautomotive]

Very simple video that We can start following straight away. Thanks for the great video !

[@wendybrandal7221]

EXTREMELY helpful. Thank you so much.

[@ruffoentertainmentllc]

Great video, straight to the point and very clear

[@socialt.socialmediaagency7250]

Love the tips. Thanks for sharing!

[@annelaout]

Super helpfuk, thank you Jenn! What I’m curious about is how you determine the order of your hashtags, since I know the first 5 hashtags you use will have the most impact?

[@theleaddaddy6684]

-Hero profile picture -Bio (who are you, why are you doing it) -Highlights: introduction for people who have never seen you before -3-5 stories everyday (tags) -Feed post everyday -Biggest effort to connect with commenters Exposure

[@helmort]

Sorry but we need to change hashtags for each post? Or can we repeat them?

[@lgbtmunnity12yearsago95]

@@helmort you can repeat if you want but you should use hashtags that are related to your post🙂

[@GabrielleSWalker]

This has been SO insightful from every point I could think of. Thank you 🙌🏾

[@SocialMediaExaminer]

Glad it was helpful and insightful!

[@worksofbeauty3736]

Thank you Jenn, this sounds like sound advice!

[@cozyrelaxmusic928]

super useful for this video and learn a lot of knowledge about hashtags strategy as I don't know before...thanks a lot😀

[@jokerrhe]

Hey this was great advice. I am new to Instagram. Thank you!

[@SocialMediaExaminer]

You're so welcome, Roger! Let us know how you do. Here are a couple of playlists of a bunch of other IG videos: - kzbin.info/aero/PLyqdnWmgSb_ZdMIrpffuFf9eNlFUVN_l0 - kzbin.info/aero/PLyqdnWmgSb_Y1V9iHTAIKDL1naxESq5DC -Megan🤓

[@CarltonFlowers]

This was an excellent video, and VERY useful. Wow! Thank you for this valuable content! I did not have a hashtag strategy or even know any of the details about what you explained. Using this for my marketing business right away!

[@ziwoll7581]

Hey Jenn, can you tell me what a “branded hashtag” is? Thanks!

[@SocialMediaExaminer]

Branded hashtags are directly related to a specific brand or company -- any, not just well known brands. What hashtags would reference your brand only? Nike, for example, might use #JustDoIt or something to do with a new shoe coming out. We used #SMMW20 for last year's conference. You'll want to do some research to make sure no one else is already using it and keep using them on your content (and encourage others to use it) until there's a curated stack of posts that all have to do with your brand. Hope that helps! This article helps explain what a branded hashtag is if you need more info: www.socialmediaexaminer.com/how-to-use-instagram-hashtags-business-guide-marketers/ ✌️

[@dr8487]

The most informative video on hashtags 💟. I was looking for this type of video.

[@MarketingHarry]

There's too much misconception about hashtags indeed. They don't work much for carousels, but they perform great in reels and single image posts! 👍

[@meghna7937]

You truly deserve more views!

[@MomciloUzunovic]

You actually have no idea what you're talking about but I like how confident you are. Cheers

[@SocialMediaExaminer]

Hi Alek, thanks for your comment. Care to share what precisely you find wrong with this video? - Mike

[@MomciloUzunovic]

​@@SocialMediaExaminer Absolutely Mike. * You don't talk about average numbers of likes and comments of top 9 posts on hashtags. The strategy will not make any sense for anyone if you're not researching average numbers, therefore you can't rank on hashtags. * You should never use POPULAR irrelevant hashtags to your niche and content. That's not how Instagram works. * You should always use 30 hashtags no matter what. This is how I grew @newyorkbridesmag @coloradobridesmag and 40+ other pages on Instagram. I gain on average 500-1700 followers PER POST. * You should create different sets of hashtags for each category of your posting pattern. For example, I'm in a wedding niche but I post content about wedding dresses, grooms, brides, couples in love. Each category has relevant hashtags. Hope this helps, Cheers

[@SocialMediaExaminer]

@@MomciloUzunovic Hey Alek, great to hear you talk about what's worked for you. This video talks about what worked for Jen. I think you both know what you're talking about. - Mike

[@MomciloUzunovic]

@@SocialMediaExaminer Cheers :)

[@MizVera]

Great video! You covered everything I needed to know! Looking forward to your future videos!

Thank you! This tutorial is very helpful: I'll try your strategy to see if I can increase likes and comments on my posts.

[@SocialMediaExaminer]

Thanks for watching! Glad you liked it! - Erik

@Lil Kame Z well, the point is "how successfull is your post?" If you reach a place in the top posts for an hashtag (also small hashtags) you'll see coming likes and comments everyday or week.

[@manmohansingh3431]

hey thank you so much you helped alot can you also help us by showing how to find hashtags that has more search and low posting rate by hour

[@allanmigdal3593]

Great video! I just found this person and will definately watch more of her content.

[@gbeachinsurance]

This was awesome! Thank you

[@SocialMediaExaminer]

Thanks! Glad you liked it! - Erik

[@arthurstudios916]

Thoroughly explained- totally subscribing👍

[@lindsayodonnell4262]

Thanks! Felt like I was due for a review on hashtags!

[@adityachaudhary814]

I have been using a tool called ProfileBud for this. I would suggest it to everyone.

[@nandinipodar2631]

does it help find niche specific hashtags?

[@adityachaudhary814]

@@nandinipodar2631 yup it does

[@kreigbeatz6704]

woah I installed it after reading the comments and it is actually very cool

[@SocialMediaExaminer]

That's excellent! -Jen

[@adarshbajpai1369]

@@kreigbeatz6704 is it free?

[@Verbsdescribeus]

I had no idea that most popular hashtags made your post irrelevant, so thank you :)

[@tulajwaai3164]

All the instagram tutorials are the same, a lot of explanation on how the instagram algorithm works but nothing practical, in fact all you have to do is to post constantly and have quality posts

[@SocialMediaExaminer]

Hey Tula- Thank you for the feedback. It sounds like you have it figured out -- awesome! -Megan🤓

[@AnticioDukeDesigner]

Nicely presented and valuable content. You have a new subscriber! Cheers. 🙌

[@kimatherfold5308]

You are the best explainer ever - thank you!

[@yasharthsaxenna]

Hi, this is prolly the best video about hashtags on KZbin. Just one question tho, what should be the range for the niche specific hashtags?? (Like popular or moderately popular)

[@georgenoah4397]

niche hashtags working is depended upon the reach. every thing wont support the boost. Thank me later

[@titolarios]

Finally a video that goes straight to the point. Thanks!

[@SocialMediaExaminer]

That is the goal! Thanks, Tito! -Mitch

[@idongesitudo9615]

This is the best video l have ever come across on hashtag 👍

[@topcompilationvideos2051]

I can’t believe this is free?!? My God so much information crucially important for your growth in such short amount of time

[@SocialMediaExaminer]

Glad you found so much value in it! 😄-Jen

[@sherryleach4941]

Thank you for clearing up #Hastags and how to use them - I am a novice and you made it easy to follow!

[@somethingdifferent4u247]

Excellent video - very helpful. Thanks for posting 👍😊

[@whatskrakin37]

This is absolutely amazing, I went from getting 11 likes to between 30 and 45 likes. I went from only 20 something followers to 193 and I made my account September 29th, 2020 and it is today November 11th, 2020. Thank You!

[@artisticmana]

Mahalo for your AWESOME vids with such thorough, in-depth & entertaining info! Keep up the great work!

[@SocialMediaExaminer]

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[@rshmnz]

very interesting video! I am going to try it out immediately... but, maybe a silly question, but can I also go back and add the new hashtags to older posts, or is that useless?

[@MaheshBabu-nb4yi]

Which software or application you used to make this video? Super clarity.

[@jayantrai1898]

Man.. That's so Informative ❤🌪🖤

[@visibilityfran3885]

Think so too!

[@MrDrwatson01]

Thats a breath of fresh air, well explained and direct, keep up the good work, very helpful

[@SocialMediaExaminer]

Thanks, will do!

[@javeriaanjum1]

Best explaination. Loved your video. Thanks

[@kalaflack1376]

Hi from New Zealand, this video was fab!! As a Social Media Manager I'm forever trying to keep up and learn new strategies for my clients. Totally loved this, thank you so much 🤗😍🙌🙌🙌

[@SocialMediaExaminer]

Hi, Kala! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. You are in good company... we have a lot of Social Media Managers here. What other videos would help you and your clients? -Mitch

[@herbbie660]

love your thinking girl! great vids

[@YusufAhmadJewel]

Thanks! I will try this method

[@SocialMediaExaminer]

😄🙌-Jen

[@SocialMediaExaminer]

😄🙌-Jen

[@godspeedforevertv]

Great video, just what I needed

[@Zfaith_fitness_detox]

I've watched so many videos and this one is amazing! Thank you!

[@SocialMediaExaminer]

So glad you enjoyed it! -Jen

[@SocialMediaExaminer]

So glad you enjoyed it! -Jen

[@SocialMediaExaminer]

So glad you enjoyed it! -Jen

[@SocialMediaExaminer]

So glad you enjoyed it! -Jen

[@CarnivoreConfidential]

Thank you soooo much for your help ... being a newbie, I was having trouble understanding all this stuff ...

[@markyeebeats]

Wow. Thank you so much. This was way beyond helpful, I am testing this out now.

[@SocialMediaExaminer]

Our pleasure, MarkYee! Let us know how you do. -Megan🤓

[@consultgreatman]

Wow. I'm jotting down these tweaks. Thanks So much ma'am

[@SocialMediaExaminer]

So glad you are getting value from Jenn Herman's tips! She's the pro, that's for sure. -Megan🤓

[@nezdreezy]

Best video I‘ve seen. My reach from hashtags went from around 20-40 to over 280 ☺️🥰

[@HFexxe]

You are so charismatic miss! Thanks for info !

[@rebeccalangone9756]

This is awesome - Id love to hear more about how to use this as step one to get to the next part, converting the instagram account into something that increases site traffic, sales, revenue and success!

[@redflag1964]

Love your eyelashes. Oh and thanks for the advice I am following this on my business account.

[@sagebyrn3684]

Ty! Been spending SO much time on it trynna build it up and hashtags is the most annoying part, so this was very helpful. Still takes so much work! lol

[@SocialMediaExaminer]

Hard work indeed, but it's worth it! -Megan🤓

[@AlfredblessingTv]

Thanks for this insight, I going to make use of this

[@nicolealam5597]

I didn’t think it’ll work , i thought it was like other vids lol , thaannkss ur so useful 🤘🏻🤘🏻❤️

[@SocialMediaExaminer]

Let us know how it goes, Nicole! -Mitch