This week we take a look at the spice of social media – the Hashtag game! Social media thrives on hashtags.

It doesn’t matter if you’re on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, Tumblr, Google Plus +, Flickr or Vine, it’s a must to use hashtags.

In case you’ve been living under a rock, here is a quick summary of what a hashtag is and what its purpose is.

Hashtags basically can be seen as a label for content. This content is then categorised and those who are talking about the same issues find it easier to track the topic.

It’s a pretty smart idea! You would honestly never think that a symbol would play such a big role on a post.

Background

Chris Messina could be called a genius in some sense to have come up with something that has revolutionised the face of social media.

The first hashtag was born on August 23, 2007 on Twitter and it was: “how do you feel about using # (pound) for groups. As in #barcamp [msg]?”

Seven years later and hashtags have helped build awareness around the world through #BringBackOurGirls #IceBucketChallenge #YesAllWomen #YouOKSis #TweetLikeANeurotypical #AmINext #UmbrellaRevolution #IfTheyGunnedMeDown #WhyIStayed #DontShoot and these were all global changers.

With the good hashtags created there has also bad hashtags. In the name of building awareness people have misused hashtags for financial purpose.

Also for teenagers, people have used hashtags for drug and alcohol consumption globally.

However on the bright side hashtags have also become a fun tag-a-long with any post on social media. Many times people include them in posts which then becomes a trend.

This week we will look at the trendy hashtags you can use on a daily basis.

A little tip before we get into the details. When you upload a post with hashtag its import to put it together!

It’s never a: #i #am #going #to #the #beach it should be #iamgoingtothebeach. Keep that in mind!

#Happyreading and #Hashtagging

Monday

#MCM or # ManCrushMonday

A personal favourite! This hashtag is posting an image or a fact about your man crush. Like: #MCM #IanSomerhalder

#MusicMonday 

For music lovers. Monday music is turning it down after the crazy weekend to tell us about your favourite music.

#MountainMonday

For all you determine Monday fans. Mountain Monday are for those who are ready to literally climb a mountain. LOL! Ok maybe not so much! It is for those who are excited about nature. You can post a picture of hiking or of beautiful scenery.

#MeowMonday 

You cat lover here you go. There is also a hashtag for you all. Post pictures of a cat and hashtag it.

#ManicMonday 

These are the most creative pictures you can see on a Monday! Manic Monday is about your crazy weekend work or school schedule post. It is always fun seeing these images because it is never planned images.

#ManicureMonday 

All about showing of what you’ve got on your nails! Nail polish maniac.

#MondayBlues 

Basically how we feel on a Monday. Not jazzy about having to work or be in classes.

#MondayMotivation 

This post is about those who are ready to take on a challenge for the new week.

#MondaysSuck and #MondayMood 

I put these ones together because they are so alike! The hashtags are exactly what it sounds like!

Tuesday

#TransformationTuesday 

This is the most famous Tuesday hashtag. It is basically a mash up of your before and after pictures of something in your life.

#TravelTuesday 

Time to gladly show off the images of your travels around the world.

#TuesdayBoozeDay 

Well! Exactly how it sounds – cheers!

#TuesdayTreat

Post those lovely images of what you are treating yourself to on Tuesday.

#TakeMeBackTuesday

This one is a personal favourite for Tuesday. Post an image of if you could go back in time to a past memory – where would it be!

#TuesdayTip 

Give an amazing tip in your area of expertise through an image!

Wednesday

#WBW or #WayBackWednesday 

Here you can post an image of you back in school or an image of one of you first social media post. Like an honest way back image!

#WineWednesday 

If you have a wine culture, you know why it’s a Wednesday! Throw in an image of what you taste today!

#WellnessWednesday 

For you healthy gym people. Upload an image of pre-post gym session or what food you’re taking in today.

#WCW or #WomanCrushWednesday 

Similar to #MCM post an image of your female crush.

#HumpDay and #HealthyHumpDay

Simply an image of what are you doing to get over the hump of the middle of the week?

#WednesdayWorkout or #WOD

Another healthy freaks post – show us what your workout tricks are!

#WisdomWednesday or #WednesdayWisdom

Time to share some wisdom. Post your growth and maturity with the world for those learners.

#Women2Follow 

For those women who have inspired you. Post an image of influential and exemplary women more people should know. #MalalaYousafzai

#WoofWednesday

Yes dog lover’s time to show off your pets.

#WaterfallWednesday 

Time to share those lovely waterfalls or water scenery

Thursday

#TBT or #ThrowbackThursday 

One of the most famous hashtags that everyone is using. Post an image of your throwback.

#ThirstyThursday 

Just as it reads! Hashtag for those whose weekend is starting earlier!

#Thursdate 

Hashtag images of your cute week day date with the someone special.

#ThankfulThursday 

There is always something to be thankful about in life so share the love.

#ThursdayThoughts 

Share the thoughts of anything and everything through an image.

#ThursdayIsTheNewFriday 

Time to get your weekend started one day early? Let the world know!

Friday

#FF or #FollowFriday 

Time to build some followers on social media – follow me back!

#FBF or #FlashbackFriday

Flashback to an old-school picture similar to #WayBackWednesday.

#FridayReads

For you all who enjoying read post a picture of the book so other people what they can read next.

#FridayNight

Similar the bar you’re hitting tonight!

#FridayNightFun 

Here is time to show off the shenanigans you’re getting into

#TGIF

Thank God It’s Friday! That’s all there is to say!

Saturday

#Caturday

Another hashtag for the cat lovers!! meow!

#SaturdayNight

What’s on your agenda for the big night?

#SexySaturday 

Are you bringing sexy back? Time to show it off!

#SaturdaySwag 

Well whatever swag you’re bringing in today. Let us know!

#SaturdayShenanigans 

What kind of mischief are you getting into? Time to share the moments

#SNL 

Staying in and catching up on Saturday Night Live? The bestest!

Sunday

#SS or #SelfieSunday 

The one day a week time to show off the hashtag game.

#SinDay 

The irony of the SUNDAY!

#SameSexSunday 

This is recommended for people in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender LGBT community.

#SundayFunday 

Share the images of the fun family time.

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