Instagram is such a love/hate social media platform for me. I love watching Instagram Stories and swiping through, looking at images, but it’s so hard to grow now the algorithm has changed.
Instagram recommend using popular hashtags in the caption or comments section of your post to promote your post, and your post will show up on the hashtag page for each tag you use, so you’re promoting your content to new people. If you post lifestyle type content, keep on reading for the top popular lifestyle hashtags for Instagram…
What Are Instagram Hashtags?
Hashtags on Instagram are a great way to get exposure for your account and to find new followers. When you include hashtags in your posts, your photos will show up when people search for those hashtags.
You can also use hashtags to discover photos and accounts that you might be interested in following. Just be sure not to use too many hashtags, or your post will look like spam.
The max amount of tags you can use per post is 30, and I’d recommend using as many as you can, so your post gets maximum exposure. If you add more than 30, the post will appear with no caption, so make sure you never use more than 30 otherwise you’ll have to rewrite your caption.
Sometimes I find that Instagram won’t post my caption even though I only ever use 28 tags, so I now always copy and paste my whole caption and tags list and paste it into my Notes app on my phone just incase the caption does disappear, so I don’t have to rewrite everything.
Why Are Hashtags Important On Instagram?
Hashtags are an essential tool for reaching new audiences and for increasing your chances of being discovery on Instagram. Hashtags make your post more discoverable, making them easier to find by users who are not already following you. They can also help increase the reach of your content, bringing in new followers, likes, and engagement.
Hashtags allow users to find out more about topics they’re interested in, join conversations, and even participate in contests or giveaways.
It’s a great way to expand the reach of a post and to get exposure for your brand or account. Brands can also use hashtags to track user-generated content about themselves and to gather feedback from customers and potential customers.
Content that is heavily branded or promotional is often seen as spammy to users, so by using hashtags, brands can make themselves more visible to new users in an organic and natural way.
There are many different types of hashtags, including popular hashtags, location-based hashtags, campaign-specific hashtags, industry-specific hashtags, and brand hashtags. Depending on the purpose of your content, it’s important to pick the right hashtags that apply to that content.
In summary, hashtags are an important tool for increasing visibility on Instagram. They make it easier for users to discover new content and for brands to reach new audiences organically.
Hashtags can be used to join conversations on any topic and to help brands track user-generated content. When used correctly, hashtags can be a powerful tool for increasing reach and engagement.
What Rules Do You Need To Remember When Choosing Hashtags On Instagram?
When choosing hashtags for Instagram, it is important to remember a few simple rules in order to get the best results. Firstly, always use relevant and specific hashtags that accurately reflect the content of your post.
Secondly, make sure you keep your hashtags relevant to the particular niche or topic you are posting about – using general and broad hashtags with unrelated content will not be beneficial. Thirdly, try to keep your hashtags concise; include only the most essential keywords so that your post will be among the most relevant search results.
Finally, avoid using overly popular hashtags (#likeforlike, #followforfollow etc) as these can be seen as spammy and will likely have little impact. Following these guidelines will ensure you get the most effective use out of your Instagram hashtags and help ensure your post reaches the right audiences.
Top Tips For Relevant Hashtags
In your hashtags you can use numbers, letters and emoji’s but special characters such a £$! won’t work. You can only tag your posts, and they’re essentially a label for your content.
So if you tag a brand, you’re letting Instagram know what your post is about. Some brands have a unique hashtag for their products, and you can now use hashtags on Twitter, Pinterest, Google+ and Facebook.
I wanted to include a selection of the best lifestyle hashtags for Instagram, but I always recommend switching up your tags where possible.
So I like to alternate which tags I use between each post and I keep a list of 50+ tags in my Notes app, so I can choose the 30 I want, but hashtag fatigue is real. Here are the best lifestyle hashtags for Instagram in my opinion – feel free to copy and paste them or add this post to your bookmarks to come back to;
Top Lifestyle Hashtags for Instagram
#lblogger #lbloggers #lifestyleblog #lifestyleblogger #blogger #bloggerlife #thatsdarling #bloggervibes #pursuepretty #bloggersofinstagram #bloggerslife #bloglife #ontheblog #seekthesimplicity #livethelittlethings #lifestyleblogs #theheartcaptured #ukblog #londonbloggers #bloggervibes #liveunscripted #problogging #thesimpleeveryday #pursuewhatislovely #bloggersgetsocial #dailyblog #bloggersofinstagram #theblogissue #photosinbetween #blogandbeyond #blogsociety #bloggersuk #savvyblogging #bloggerbabe #personalblogger #lifestyleinspo #lifestyler #dailyblogging #styleblog #lifestyleguide #bloggergram #lifestylegoals #blogginggoals #dailylifestyle #blogsuk #ukbloggers #thecaptionclub #reallifeandstyle #blogger_at #bloggersgetsocial #bloggerproblems #instagood #photooftheday #picoftheday #igers #bestoftheday #flashesofdelight #thehappynow #livethelittlethings #darlingweekend #seekthesimplicity #healthiswealth #instacool #tflers #instagood
Trending hashtags are a great way to get your photos in front of more people on Instagram. They’re also a great way to discover new content and connect with other users – which is what Instagram is all about.
When you include hashtags in your posts, your Instagram photos will be exposed to a larger audience who are interested in that topic. Plus, using popular hashtags can help you gain new followers who might not have found you otherwise, giving you engagement opportunities. So don’t be afraid to use hashtags on Instagram – they can help you get more exposure and discover new content and users.
Hi! My name is Gemma, and welcome to Miss Makeup Magpie, a UK based lifestyle blog sharing varied content to cover all genres.
