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Think Twice Before Using Hashtags in Facebook Posts

Think Twice Before Using Hashtags in Facebook Posts

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Chief Marketer Staff

(EdgeRank Checker)

Hashtags were supposed to be a good thing for brands’ Facebook posts, but a study from EdgeRank Checker finds that the inclusion of hashtags is actually a drag on the viral reach, engagement and organic reach posts get. There are a number of possible explanations.

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