Ideas from Retail Makeover - Hashtags and How to Use Them

Hi Retailers,

We have had many requests from you recently to comment on Hashtags.

First here is a text book definition: a hashtag is a label used on social media sites that makes it easier to find information with a theme or specific content. Hashtags encourage social media users to explore content that catches their eye. 

Retailers  I encourage  you to use hashtags to reach your target audience .

Question:  How many hashtags can you use on one single post?

Answer:  You can use as many as 10 to 15 hashtags on every single post.

Question: What are the most successful hashtags for retailers to use?

Answer: Here is a list of hashtags I have put together for retailers to pick through: 

1. #sales

2. #sale

3. #retail

4. #retailers

5. #store

6. #price

7. #ecommerce

8. #shopping

9. #shoplocal

10. #onlineshopping

11. #fashion

12. #clothes

13. #cart

14. #shoppingday

15. #sale

16. #today

17. #blackfriday

18. #code

19. #shopsmall

20. #smallbusiness

21. #deals

22. #business

23. #christmas

24. #shoponline

25. #cybermonday

26. #discount

27. #free

28. #promo

29. #freeshipping

30. #promocode

31. #love

32. #boutique

33. #onlinestore

34. #job

35. #price

36. #bogo

37. #service

38. #customer

39. #tomorrow

40. #giveaway

41. #season

42. #weekend

 Question: What are the most popular hashtags to use for Mother’s Day?

 Answer:  Here is a short but powerful list I put together on  popular Mother’s Day hashtags: 

•  # thanksmom

•  #mymomisthebest

•  # ilovemymom

•  #momanddaughter

•  #mothersdaygift

Question: What hashtags can you recommend for retailers to use during  COVID-19?

Answer:

Instead of #COVID19, try something like #covidfashion or #covid ( Customize this to your businesses  )

Instead of #wereinthistogether, try something like #( your town, city or area ) strong.

Some other ideas for COVID-19 hashtags you can use or modify for your business are:

• #DIY (think #diyhomedecor or #diyhaircut).

• #boredombusters

• #athomeshopping

• #quarantineshopping

We hope you enjoyed our ideas. Let us know how you did putting all or any of ideas out to your customers .

Remember Steve and I are here to help you get through COVID-19 and how it has impacted your business? In light of the recent events we have put together a detailed COVID-19 Retail Emergency Strategy Survival Plan. Our survival plan is focused on what you must know and do if you want your Retail Business to survive through these uncertain times. For more information please write or call us to set up an appointment. At this time more than ever you want our winning approach to one-on-one business analysis and strategic emergency planning designed just for you and your business.

Barb & Steve