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# Best guide to using music hashtags
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- Published: 2021-11-05T13:34:00.000Z
- Updated: 2021-11-04T10:01:18.000Z
- Description: Although sometimes irritating and overused, hashtags are now integrated into almost all social media platforms and, when used correctly, can be a powerful marketing tool. In this guide, we look. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2021/11/best-guide-to-using-music-hashtags.html]
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Although sometimes irritating and overused, hashtags are now integrated into almost all social media platforms and, when used correctly, can be a powerful marketing tool. In this guide, we look at how to use them effectively.

*Guest post by *Bobby Owsinski* of [Music 3.0](https://music3point0.com/2021/11/02/music-hashtags-guide/?utm%5Fsource=feedburner&utm%5Fmedium=feed&utm%5Fcampaign=Feed%3A+Music30+%28Music+3.0%29)*

Just about all social platforms now accommodate the use of hashtags, and as a tool they’re more powerful than ever – if used correctly. The biggest problem is that most people aren’t aware of the best way to use them, especially when it comes to music hashtags. Here’s a list to keep in mind the next time you post, regardless of the platform.

#### What Are They Good For?

First realize that hashtags have 2 very definite purposes.

- To increase your social visibility, discoverability, and brand awareness
- To allow the platform to categorize your content so it can be included in feeds

That’s why using a vanity feed like #theNameOfYourAlbum or #hashtagsarestupid are a waste of time. No one will see them, and no one will probably use them, and the platform won’t index it.

#### What Should I Use Then?

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Consider this strategy before selecting hashtags for your next post:

- Check the platform for activity to be sure that it’s current being used. Just do a search for the hashtag and see what comes up.
- Then select a few broad hashtags that are regularly used in. For instance, it might be #musician, or #songwriter, or #bands. **IMPORTANT**: *Make sure the hashtags you choose are relevant to the post, otherwise they won’t help you much.* As an example, you wouldn’t want to use #coffee when the post is about your gig last night.
- Now select a few that are a bit more nuanced, but apply to your specific niche. For me, I always use #proaudio, #musicproducer, #musicstudio, and #musictech, among others.
- Combine the use of both the broad and nuanced hashtags in your posts.
- Keep a list of different hashtags to use on different platforms. Yes, they won’t necessarily be the same, so best to have a list to pull from.

If you want to do a deep dive into finding music hashtags, you can try [hashtagify.me](https://hashtagify.me/?ref=hypebot.com), the [Hash Me](http://hashmeapp.com/?ref=hypebot.com) app, [AllHashtag](https://www.all-hashtag.com/?ref=hypebot.com), and about a dozen more hashtag-specific search sites (ask Google).

**Bobby Owsinski* is a producer/engineer, author and coach. He has authored 24 books on recording, music, the music business and social media.*