If you want more Instagram followers, comments, and likes, using hashtags is the best way to make it happen. Faster.
A common mistake many business owners make is posting hashtags that their peers are using, not what their dream customer is searching for.
This means that in order to use hashtags that attract your ideal customer, you should ask yourself:
What is your ideal customer looking for?
How do they spend their free time?
Where do they shop?
What podcasts do they listen to?
You’re about to learn the basics of how to use, find, and search for hashtags, and you will be given 20 hashtags for 20 different industries to spark inspiration for your research.
Let’s get our hashtag game on!
Using Hashtag Generators
If your industry isn’t listed, don’t worry! Hashtags generators are one of the best ways to help make the process of finding the right hashtags for your business a breeze.
Be sure to check out our list of favorite hashtag generators.
Hashtags by Industry
Below, you’ll find 20 hashtags for 20 different industries. These are meant to spark your creativity and help you as you begin to experiment with which hashtags resonate with your audience and your brand.
This is by NO means an exhaustive, authoritative guide. Instead, it's meant to offer a few ideas you can use to jumpstart your search.
Wedding
#weddingdayready #weddingdaydetails #weddinginspirations #bridesmaidideas #weddingplanningtips #weddingdetailshot #engagementshoot #engagedcouple #justengaged #newlyengaged #bridetribe #engagementringgoals #realweddings #realbride #ourlovestory #herecomesthebride #weddinginswear #marriagematters #weddingphotoshoot #weddingvendor
Brand Photography
#brandinginspiration #marketing101 #brandstrategy #businessstrategy #digitalmarketingtips #socialmediastrategy #advertisingphotography #creativebusiness #businessowner #socialmediamarketingtips #brandingtips #smallbusinessownership #brandingphotographer #brandingphotography #contentmarketingtips #entrepreneurship101 #marketingplan #onlinemarketingtips #marketingtipsandtricks #personalbrandingphotography
Real Estate
#realestategoals #realestateexperts #brokers #forsalebyowner #newhomeowner #househuntingtips #propertyfinder #propertiesforsale #realestateinvestment #newhomes #housingmarket #mortgagerates #housesforsale #realestateforsale #listingagent #newlistings #openhouses #newlistingalert #homesale #househuntingadventure
Health/Wellness
#wellnesscoaching #healthbenefits #fitnessvideos #healthylifestyles #selfcarematters #healthycuisines #healthmotivation #healthnutrition #fitlifestyles #wellbeingwarrior #workoutclothes #healthylivingtips #mentalhealthisimportant #mindfuleating #meditationpractice #drinkwater #organiclife #selflovejourney #moreenergy #balanced
Beauty/Hair
#beautyobsessed #makeupworld #hairstylistlife #feelbeautiful #lookbeautiful #organicskincareproducts #lashesonlashes #nails #cosmeticsloves #allnaturalskincare #hairstylesforgirls #instabeautyblog #naturalmakeuptutorial #instagood #hairstyletutorial #hairstyleposts #hairgoalsachieved #haircareroutine #shorthairstyle #longhairstyle
Fashion
#fashionstyles #stylists #fashionbloggerstyle #feelbeautiful #beautyobsessed #instafashionistas #fashionistastyle #cuteclothes #shoppingspree #outfitideas #lifestylefashion #lookbeautiful #streetstyleinspo #accessoriesoftheday #onlineshoppingspree #stylishlook #stylishaccessories #clothingboutique #clothesshopping #outfitinspirations
Business Coaching/Education
#businesscoaching #businesscoaches #coachingonline #businessowner #businessgrowthstrategy #businessstrategy #businessmotivation #businessdevelopment #successisamindset #marketingstrategy #leadershipdevelopment #businesstipsandtricks #smallbusinessownership #entrepreneurshiplife #entrepreneurship101 #executivecoaching #businesscoachforwomen #marketingstrategies #beyourownbosstoday #businessstrategist
Virtual Assistant
#virtualassistant #virtualassistants #virtualassistantservices #entrepreneurshiplife #personalassistant #smallbusinessownership #workfromhomelife #remotework #remoteworker #outsource #virtualassistantforhire #businessgrowthstrategy #onlinebusinessmanager #virtualassistantlife #productivitytips #freelancers #vaforhire #timemanagement #solopreneurship #digitalnomads
Graphic/Web Design
#graphicdesigns #designinspirations #digitalartists #graphicdesigners #customillustration #brandinginspiration #brandingexpert #businessgraphics #logodesigners #creativeentrepreneurship #digitalartworks #photoshopart #illustratorofinstagram #webdesignspecialist #graphicsdesigner #marketing101 #logoideas #webdesignagency #brandingtips #creativebusiness
Social Media Management
#socialmediamanagement #socialmediamarketingtips #socialmediastrategy #digitalmarketingagency #marketing101 #socialmediatipsandtricks #socialmedia101 #socialmediaagency #socialmediaexpert #businessowner #instagramtips #socialmediastrategist #contentcreation #contentcreationtips #instagrammarketing #onlinemarketingtips #socialmediaconsultant #virtualassistant #smallbusinessownership #copywriter
Interior Design
#interiordesigns #interiordesigninspiration #interiordecorator #homedecorideas #homedecorinspo #livingroominterior #kitchendecorideas #homeofficedecor #homedesignideas #furnituremakeover #wallartdecor #nurserydecorideas #decoratinggoals #luxurydesigner #homedesigner #homeinspirations #homesweethome #interiorstylingideas #interiordecorations #furnituredesigner
Non-Profit
#nonprofitorganization #501c3 #donatetoday #communitylove #volunteerwork #charityorganization #givebacktothecommunity #givenow #advocates #charityevent #fundraisingevent #bethechangeyouwishtosee #supportlocalcharity #dogoodfeelgood #socialgood #charityfundraiser #philanthropist #philanthropic #philanthropymatters #makeadifferencetoday
Musician
#musicianlifestyle #musicloversonly #singersongwriters #performingartist #musicalartist #songwriterlife #livemusicrocks #instamusicians #instamusician #newmusicmonday #musicproducers #musicvideoshoot #musicproducerlife #lyricsoftheday #concertphotos #musicislifeismusic #musiclifestyle #musicianforlife #musicianofinstagram #singingvideos
Artist
#realartist #rawart #artworkinstudio #drawingaday #artistsoninsta #paintingvideo #sketchbookdrawing #instaarts #drawdrawdraw #digitalartists #dailyartwork #contemporaryartists #graphicdesigns #creativewarrior #artsyaesthetic #sketchbooktour #fineartpainting #lifeincolors #wallartprints #wallartdecor
Speaker/Author
#authorquotes #writercommunity #bookworms #bookwormlife #bookstagrammers #authorsofinsta #writersofinsta #readingnook #speakerlife #writingtime #authorlifestyle #readmore #writemore #inspirationdaily #writersconnection #bookloversofinstagram #bookaddiction #authorsofig #motivation101 #conferences
Life Coach
#lifecoachforwomen #motivation101 #lifecoaches #inspirationdaily #lifecoachingworks #lifecoachschool #selflovejourney #mindsetcoaching #selfcarematters #lifestylecoach #mindfulnesspractice #mindfulnessmeditation #lifecoachinghappiness #successisamindset #personaldevelopmentcoach #loveyourselfmore #mentalhealthisimportant #happinessisachoice #personalgrowthjourney #positivevibesalways
Finance/Accounting
#financetips #moneymanagement #businesstipsandtricks #investmentstrategies #entrepreneurgoals #investingtips #investingforbeginners #financialfreedomstartshere #buildwealth #bookkeeper #bookkeeping #investing101 #businessaccounting #smallbusinessownership #stockmarketnews #entrepreneurship101 #smallbusinessadvice #smallbusinesstips #banking #personalfinances
Food/Restaurant
#deliciousfoods #foodiepics #restaurantfood #yummyyummy #deliciousandhealthy #foodloversofinstagram #healthyfoodie #localrestaurant #eatlocalgrown #lunchmenu #tastytasty #eatsmart #homemadecooking #foodpicsdaily #foodpicture #yummyfoods #drinkspecial #smallbusinesslove #localeats #healthycuisines
Copywriting/Publishing
#copywriting #publisher #copywriter #digitalmarketingtips #contentmarketingtips #seotips #copywritingtips #copywriters #contentcreation #writercommunity #writersofinsta #copywritingservice #businesscopywriting #onlinemarketingstrategy #writerlife #freelancewriter #contentcreators #publishingcompany #publishing #publishinghouse
Photography
#photographyisart #photoofthedaychallenge #photoalbum #photogallery #alwaysbeshooting #photoshootideas #photosessions #instaphotographer #engagementshoot #weddingphotographyideas #brandingphotographer #throughthelensphotography #snapshots #creativeshot #creativeentrepreneurs #photostudios #shotoflove #awesomephotographers #awesomephotography #studioshoot
👉 Wanna Dig Deeper?
Check out Issue 38: Cracking the Hashtag Code to learn:
How adding hashtags to your posts will help get more exposure
How to identify which hashtags your ideal client is searching for/using
The best ways to track your stats when testing different hashtags