Hashtag generator that mixes big, mid-size and niche tags
Thirty random hashtags copied from a list do not help anyone find you. This prompt has your todo.is agent look at your post and niche, search what people in that space actually use, and give you a short set sorted into broad, mid-size and niche tags for the platform you post on.
The prompt
- Give me hashtags for a [PLATFORM] post. My account is [ACCOUNT AND NICHE], based in [LOCATION OR "ONLINE ONLY"]. The post is about [WHAT THE POST IS ABOUT] (I may attach the image or video). Search what similar accounts and posts use right now. Give me [NUMBER] hashtags split into 3 groups: broad (very popular), mid-size and niche or local, with one line on why each fits. Skip anything banned, misleading, or unrelated to the post, and skip tags that are only used for spam like follow-for-follow. Add 2 branded hashtag ideas I could own. Finish with the set as one line I can copy and paste.
What to change
- [PLATFORM]: Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Pinterest, YouTube Shorts or X. Each uses hashtags differently.
- [ACCOUNT AND NICHE]: e.g. "@saltandcrumb, a sourdough bakery" or "a freelance wedding photographer".
- [LOCATION OR "ONLINE ONLY"]: Your city if you serve locals, e.g. "Austin, Texas".
- [WHAT THE POST IS ABOUT]: e.g. "our new rye loaf" or "a before-and-after kitchen remodel".
- [NUMBER]: How many: 5 to 10 for Instagram, 3 to 5 for TikTok and LinkedIn.
Example result
- Hashtags for @saltandcrumb (Instagram) · New rye loaf
- Broad
- • #sourdough The main tag for the whole bread community.
- • #breadmaking Home bakers and pros both browse it.
- • #realbread Signals craft bread, not supermarket loaves.
- Mid-size
- • #ryebread Exactly what the post shows.
- • #sourdoughbaking Active community, less crowded than #sourdough.
- • #crumbshot People search this to see the inside of loaves. Show the cut loaf.
- • #naturallyleavened Used by craft bakeries, matches your style.
- Niche and local
- • #austinbakery Local people searching for a bakery.
- • #austinfood Big local food tag, good for discovery.
- • #atxeats Local food lovers use it more than tourists.
- Branded ideas
- • #saltandcrumbloaf For customers who post your bread.
- • #crumbofthedaysc For a daily loaf series.
- Copy and paste
- sourdough #breadmaking #realbread #ryebread #sourdoughbaking #crumbshot #naturallyleavened #austinbakery #austinfood #atxeats
- Notes
- • Put them at the end of the caption or in the first comment. Either works.
- • Swap 3 or 4 tags each post so you are not pasting the exact same block every time.
- • Your caption text and alt text help people find you too, so describe the loaf in plain words.
How to do it with todo.is
- Copy the prompt and fill in the platform, account, location and what the post is about.
- Attach the photo or video if you have it, then send the to-do in todo.is or to your agent on WhatsApp.
- Your agent searches what is used in your niche and replies with a sorted set and a copy line.
- Ask for "a version for TikTok" or "5 more local tags", and tell it to remember your branded tags.
Tips for a better result
- Fewer, closer tags beat 30 loose ones. Every tag should describe the post or the people you want to reach.
- Local tags are gold for shops, salons and restaurants. People nearby are the ones who can actually visit.
- Rotate your set. Keep 3 core tags and swap the rest based on each post topic.
- Use your branded hashtag in your bio and at your counter so customers tag their own photos with it.
hashtag generator: FAQ
- How many hashtags should I use on Instagram? Instagram allows up to 30, but a focused set of about 3 to 10 relevant hashtags is a common recommendation now. Relevance matters more than count.
- Do hashtags still work on TikTok? Yes, mostly to help TikTok understand the topic of your video. Three to five relevant tags plus a clear caption is enough.
- Should I put hashtags in the caption or the first comment? Both work on Instagram. Many people prefer the end of the caption so the tags stay with the post.
- Can I use the same hashtags on every post? You can keep a few core tags, but changing the rest to match each post keeps them relevant and looks less like spam.
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