I hope y’all aren’t tired of me talking about Instagram because I’m a little obsessed right now.
In February, I started my own hashtag. I use #LaBelleBlog on all of my posts. I’ve also encouraged others to use it on their own lifestyle posts to Instagram! It’s not a completely unique tag, but the last person to use it before I started using #LaBelleBlog posted 74 weeks ago. So I think I’m good!
I do repost a few of my favorite Instagram posts onto my own account, but only if they match my feed. I’ve become very particular about my color scheme!
Here are a few of my favorite posts tagged with #LaBelleBlog.
This is my kind of fashion blogging.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BEJfYd3BHxG/
That crystal-clear water! That view!
All bright colors, all the time.
I love pink tulips! I plan to repost this to my Instagram account eventually.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BDc-ThvMKEp/
I have this thing with pink, okay?
https://www.instagram.com/p/BCO7WVzN8mB/
This is one I shared. The colors are too beautiful!
Magical fairies with Easter bunnies?! Too perfect!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BE1TXcyhH9n/
Mimosas are not just for wedding days. I would drink mimosas daily if I could!
Charlene has gotten really good at figuring out when to use #LaBelleBlog. I’ve featured her twice and could easily feature her once a week with all of her pinktastic posts.
How cute is this dress? And how perfect is this advice?! Claire has shared a few posts with #LaBelleBlog.
I am so grateful that other Instagrammers are using my hashtag! I hope to build a community of diverse and encouraging bloggers and non-bloggers on Instagram with #LaBelleBlog. Who knows? Maybe one day it will be as popular as my lifestyle blogging favorite: #photosinbetween.
Have you started an Instagram hashtag? What are your tips for success? Share your comments below!
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Absolutely love that last photo! That’s an awesome account! x
She shares some beautiful photos for sure!
Aww thanks so much for sharing my pictures and for the kind words. This is actually a great idea for a blog post because there have been some great IG posts using my hashtag that I love but I kinda feel weird sharing them on my IG account. I may be borrowing this idea if you don’t mind.
You’re welcome! I love your posts and plan on resharing a few more to my Instagram… But I didn’t want to look super-biased by only featuring you!
Feel free to borrow this idea. 🙂 I’m grateful to everyone who has used my tag, but I obviously only share photos that fit my color scheme. This is an alternate way to thank everyone!
Is there specific requirements for using the hashtag? Like certain photo themes or subjects that fit the hashtag better? I’m a very casual Instagram user so I still feel like the world of hashtags is slightly mysterious. Pretty cool to start your own, though!
Anything lifestyle is appropriate! I really like the idea of building up a community that encourages people to engage with the hashtag, but I’m not there yet.
For reposts to my own account, pictures have to match my aesthetic. I’ve mostly reshared pink/blue photos.
Hashtags can be mysterious! I’ve spent way more time than I’d like to admit publicly researching them. 😉 But they can be great for growth and for engagement. I know Instagram is helping me get new opportunities because I’m contacted a lot more through my email, which is only listed on IG, and not my blog’s contact form.
Awww… I love it! Starting your own hashtag sounds like fun!!! <3