Written by: Haley Apel | IANR Media
Hashtags are keywords used on social media to identify messages on a specific topic. Tweets that include hashtags get two times more engagement (clicks, retweets, favorites and replies) than tweets without.
| Popular University Hashtags | Note | Example |
|---|---|---|
| #UNL | Message relating to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Should not be used as a noun, instead use the hashtag as a curation tool. | @UNL_IANR: .@UNL_CASNR freshmen discover strengths, develop leadership skills in seminar. http://bit.ly/1UhAqzH #UNL |
| #NUforNE | Message relating to university impacts on the state of Nebraska | @jillbrownhusker: From blog of @UNL_IANR Vice Chancellor @RonnieDGreen - Onward into Fall! http://ianrblog.unl.edu/?p=801 #UNL #NUforNE |
| #Huskers | Message relating to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln athletics | @UNL: We've got our #Huskers covered! FREE unlimited cloud storage (http://bit.ly/1KfZKqy ) & #Adobe creative cloud (http://bit.ly/1JPgg0l ) #UNL |
| #HuskerPower | Message showing the strength of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and its people. Typically used with congratulatory messages. | .@unl_aesc student Diana Marcum serving as student news correspondent for @planet_forward. http://ow.ly/Hzpq306srSb #UNL #HuskerPower |
| #NebExt | Mesage relating to Nebraska Extension | @connie_fisk: Wondering what to do with all those tomatoes? #NebExt teaches you how to preserve them at http://go.unl.edu/0jhj |
| #IANR | Message relating to the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources | @IANRMedia_UNL: Some people LIKE catching bugs! @UNLEntomology @UNLBugSquad #UNL #IANR #bugs |
| #ThisIsCASNR | Message relating to the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources | @amclymer: Missed this place and the people! Back for another year! #UNL #ThisIsCASNR |
| #NE4H | Message relating to Nebraska 4-H activities | @Nebraska4H: Nearly 11,000 youth and adults participate in #NE4H camping programs #4HGrowsHere @ne4hcamps |
| #HLSeries | Message relating to IANR's Heuermann Lecture Series | Miss the @HeuermannSeries w @mark_lynas earlier this wk? Recap: http://ow.ly/jPUp3054Z78 Watch online: http://ow.ly/VYIB305bgp9 #UNL #HLSeries |
| #ActiveHusker | Message relating to fitness/recreation activities on campus | @UNLCampusRec: Tmw: LAST DAY to enter Sand VBall Leagues. Sign up at City or East Rec Centers. #ActiveHusker #UNL #IMSports |
| Popular Agriculture Hashtags | Note | Example |
|---|---|---|
| #StrongNebAg | Message relating to Nebraska Extension's Strengthening Nebraska's Agricultural Economy Initiative | @UNLBeef: Profit Tip: Use replacement strategies to decrease real #cow depreciation. #beef #StrongNebAg #NebExt ow.ly/VZ4m309MqBB |
| #4H | Message relating to 4-H Youth Development | @4H: Powerful. What it means to love and say goodbye as a #4H or #FFA youth raising an animal: http://shout.lt/bbB63 |
| #agchat | Weekly moderated discussion relating to agriculture - Tuesday's at 7-9 p.m. | |
| #agvocate | Message naming an agvocate for agriculture | @Bayer4CropsUS: How do you tell your farm’s story? Here are 5 ways to be a stronger agvocate via @farmjournal: http://bit.ly/1CSfj4l #AgVocate |
| #beef | Message relating to beef | @BeefFacts: Are you safely handling and preparing #beef in your kitchen? Check these tips to be sure: http://bit.ly/1PuTZDh |
| #dairy | Message relating to dairy | @MidwestDairy: Get the truth about #dairy farms straight from the cow’s mouth. (Well, the farmer.) @DairyGood |
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| #farm | Message relating to activity on the farm | @FarmFutures: What's the passion level of the #farm's next generation? http://bit.ly/1FLGIQc |
| #ffa | Message relating to the Future Farmers of America | @4H: Powerful. What it means to love and say goodbye as a #4H or #FFA youth raising an animal: http://shout.lt/bbB63 |
| #food | Message relating to food; production, recipes, images, etc. | @hsteinkuhler: Productive afternoon in the kitchen making salsa with fresh veggies from the garden! #food #cooking |
| #GMO | Message relating to genetically modified organisms | @nytimeswell: .@nytimes @nytimeswell: "Fears, Not Facts, Support #GMO -Free Food" http://nyti.ms/1FLHIUt |
| Popular Mainstream Hashtags | Note | Example |
|---|---|---|
| #LNK | Message relating to activity in Lincoln | @UNL_IANR: The next @envirorun is tomorrow at @NIC_Innovates with @UNLSNR Deborah Bathke. http://bit.ly/1KkHGLb #UNL #LNK |
| #Nebraska | Message relating to activity in Nebraska | @UNL: Join us at the #Nebraska State Fair Sept. 6 for the #UNLREDOUT Pep Rally & Family Fun |
| #TBT | Throwback Thursday - post along with old photo | @UNL_IANR: Did you once live in Burr or Fedde Hall? Get details on the reunion: http://on.fb.me/1Jmhuuu #UNL #TBT |
| #FF | Follow Friday - post along with suggestions of users to follow | @UNL_IANR: Catch up with IANR Dean's on Twitter! @ArchieClutter @SteveWallerUNL @cahibberd @mkostelnik2 @RonRosati #FF |