How to Use Hashtags

Learn how to use hashtags in comments and search for articles by hashtags.

🔖 What is a Hashtag?

A hashtag is a word or phrase preceded by the # symbol (like #Technology, #BreakingNews, or #Sports). It's a way to categorize and organize content, making it easier to find related articles and join discussions.

Example: #Technology, #AI, #BreakingNews, #Pakistan

💬 How to Use Hashtags in Comments

  1. Write Your Comment
    When commenting on an article, you can include hashtags in your comment text.
    This is a great article! #Technology #Innovation #AI
  2. Hashtags Become Clickable
    When you post your comment, hashtags automatically become clickable links (highlighted in blue).
  3. Click to Explore
    Click on any hashtag to see all articles tagged with that hashtag and related discussions.

🔍 How to Search Articles with Hashtags

Method 1: Click on Hashtags
  • On Article Pages: Look for hashtags below the article title or at the bottom. Click any hashtag to see all articles with that hashtag.
  • In Comments: Click on any hashtag in comments to browse all related articles.
Method 2: Use the Search Bar
  1. Go to the search bar at the top of the page
  2. Type a hashtag (with or without #)
  3. Press Enter or click Search
  4. View all articles matching that hashtag

✨ Best Practices

✅ DO:
  • Use relevant hashtags
  • Keep it simple (1-3 hashtags per comment)
  • Use common hashtags
  • Be specific
❌ DON'T:
  • Don't spam (too many hashtags)
  • Don't use irrelevant tags
  • Don't use spaces (#Breaking News won't work)
  • Don't use special characters

📝 Examples

Technology Article:
This is amazing! Can't wait to see what's next. #Technology #AI #Innovation
Sports Article:
Great match! The team played well. #Cricket #Sports #Victory
Breaking News:
Thanks for keeping us informed! #BreakingNews #Important

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! The # symbol is required. Without it, it's just regular text.

No. Use #BreakingNews not #Breaking News. Use underscores if needed: #Breaking_News

1-3 hashtags per comment is ideal. Too many can look like spam.

Yes! Just type #YourNewHashtag in your comment. If it doesn't exist, it will be created automatically.

Quick Tips

  • Use 1-3 hashtags per comment for best results
  • Click on any hashtag to discover related articles
  • Use specific hashtags like #Technology instead of generic ones
  • Hashtags are case-insensitive: #Technology = #technology = #TECHNOLOGY
  • No spaces in hashtags: Use #BreakingNews not #Breaking News
Need More Help?
Check the examples in comments, try clicking on hashtags to see how they work, and experiment with hashtags in your comments!
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