A strategic component of content marketing on visual platforms, specific words or phrases preceded by the ‘#’ symbol serve to categorize and increase the discoverability of posts during the autumnal holiday. As an example, utilizing “#HalloweenCostume” on an image of a decorated house helps users interested in this theme to find that content. These tags are crucial for organic reach.
Effective use increases visibility, driving engagement and broadening audience reach during a peak seasonal period. Historically, these became crucial as social media evolved to facilitate searching user-generated content. The resulting categorization assists in connecting creators with relevant communities and prospective followers or customers.