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Does every tweet need to begin with the hashtag?

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No.

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How do I follow Trump's tweets? Does it cost to join Twitter?

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Twitter is a free social media service. If you want see someone's Tweets on your timeline, just create a Twitter account and "Follow" him/her; in the case of President Trump, this would be @realDonaldTrump.

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Can I add extra hashtags in a comment from my own post to attract more people to my post?

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You can, but remember hashtags also go towards the 280 character limit per tweet, so pick wisely!

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Can I only use hashtags that are already in the feed or can I create my own?

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You can create you own hashtag, but if then people will be less likely to find your tweet in a search.

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How do I add a hashtag after tweeting?

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Unfortunately, tweets can't be edited after they're posted. This means that a hashtag can't be added after tweeting.

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Can a hashtag have special characters? Which? = $ % & ( ) etc?

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You can only use underscores, no other special characters will work.

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How can I follow topics to see in my timeline on Twitter?

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You can follow individual users on Twitter who post about topics that interest you, and you can also search for specific hashtags relevant to your interests.

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What happens if I use @ in my tweet?

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Using @ in your Tweet helps you to reply to someone publicly. If you use "@" in beginning of your Tweet, it's only visible to mentioned user.

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How do I use @ in my tweets?

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Add someone's user name after @. For example, "@wikiHow The illustrations on your site are stunning!"

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Where is the hashtag on the keyboard?

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On a QWERTY computer keyboard, the hashtag can be typed by pressing Shift and the 3 key on the number row. Other computer keyboard formats may place it elsewhere. Smartphone keyboards are much more variable. On some Android keyboards, it is accessed via long-press on a letter key. On an iPhone, press the 123 button on the keyboard to access a variety of symbols, including the hashtag.

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Can I use two hashtags in one tweet? Will this trend also?

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Yes, according to Twitter, using no more than 2 hashtags per Tweet as best practice. It's also shown within trending topics.

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Do I put # before the tweet?

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No. If you would like to make a hashtag or use an existing hashtag, you put a # before whatever phrase or hashtag you want. For example: Hey Everyone! #LifeIsGood.

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Do I have to tweet the hashtag every time?

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No, using hashtags on tweets is your choice. But use 3 hashtags in your Tweet for more impressions.

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Who sees what I tweet? And if I tweet, say, the POTUS, does he see my tweet?

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Everybody following you can see what you tweet. If you tweet directly to someone, they will get a notification about the tweet. You can certainly send a tweet to the president, but millions of people do this every day, so it's not very likely he would see yours (but it's not impossible!).

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How do I know which hashtag is best to use?

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Do a quick Google search on the most popular hashtags relating to a particular subject. If you want to be seen, pick the one with the most visibility. Also, if you budget enough characters to put a couple different variations of the same hashtag, go for it.

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How do I include hashtags on my profile page?

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Go to Twitter and sign in with your account. Navigate to your profile page and hit the "Edit Profile" button. Move to the bio section and add your hashtags on there. Don't forget to save your changes.

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How do I tweet a photo with a hashtag?

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Upload a photo from your device to the post and add 1 or more hashtags that describe the photo. You can include of a hashtag too, if that's what you want.

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