HashTags in Twitter organise the conversations in our community - these are the ones @CapeTown promotes:
read more about the origin of the tags in the blog... Important Notice: Due to the number of tweets in the @capetown stream, tags are followed more closely and are noticed. So the chance of a retweet increases when you add a tag and it is really helpful. Thanks for considering. |
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MAIN TAGS #ourCapeTown - talking about Town in general. Also using #ikapaLethu & #onsKaapstad - after #capetown started attracting spam... #MotherCity - used any time to indicate love for the City #CapePic - posting photos and videos of experiences and places, with a subtle play on the word EPIC, cause most of these are... #capeEvent - we are using this tag together with many other capetonians to share all events, excluding music-related gigs or club scenes with DJs. (Note: unfortunately, the original tag 'CapeEvent' has been tag-jacked by one company - who did not initiate it, but fortunately a good service is being delivered to capetonians via it). #CapeAdvice - very popular tag (also follow the account @CapeAdvice) to source help for individual need in Cape Town - give advice if you also ask for it, please #CapeTraffic - talk about the roads, hazards and tips (but no spotting of traps or road blocks if you don't mind). Also follow @capewaze if you are a www.waze.com GPS user #CapeNews - pulling news from various sources, verified (not only Cape Town specific, but also of general interest to Capetonians) #CapeTwitterDay - on 22 September (the date the very 1st tweet went out from @capetown) every year, we celebrate & acknowledge Twitter. SECONDARY TAGS #CapeWeather - speaks for itself #CapeMusic - for local music promotion, including songs and performances ( no need to add #capeevent) #CapeAdvert - any products or services that may be useful to advertise - if it is commercial, it should have this tag :) It used to be #capeAdvert.. #CapeDiscuss - previously #capeopinion, then #cape2cents this tag is about your unique opinion distributed to followers. Disclaimer: any tweet carrying this tag is not directly associated with @CapeTown but represents the opinion of the original Twitter user #CapeTweeps - all time favorite, in reference to the followers, the Tweeple of @CapeTown - watch it for featured users (it was #capefollowers before) #CapeLocalBiz - local businesses that trade in Cape Town and are active in Twitter - you can list here: Linked Locals #CapeLove - loving the place, the people and the moment - and intended for visitors to Cape Town (capturing all the 'touristy' things and giving some handy tips around town). In August 2012, Cape Town Tourism adopted #loveCapeTown - and we support this too! #iAnM - thoughts and views of the community manager of the @CapeTown account @iAmnotMany to differentiate...
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AD HOC (less important) TAGS #CapeIssues - have any problems in Cape Town, tell some followers about it and copy the account that could help. e.g @CityofCT #CapeQuote - unique wisdom of followers (not quoting anyone else) send at 00:00 #CapeJobs - looking for work, or offering a job, use this tag with pleasure to connect to talent and opportunity #CapeRent - if you have longer-term accommodation available (not for hotels and guest houses so much) #CapeBlogPost - if you are a blogger in Cape Town, or about Cape Town (specifically), would love to tell followers about an entry when you post - tag it please #CapeShame - when someone in Cape Town does something dumb that we are all ashamed of... #atCapeTown - in reference to this community building initiative & http://bit.ly/atcapetown (this website)... if you forget all, please remember this one and return any time #CapeTags - all the tags initiated and supported by @CapeTown #CapeTV - talking about television, discussing and informing #CapeSurf - surfing is big in Cape Town and @dirktolken started this tag to share about the tide, the waves and what not... #CapeRTday - another one that really works well to reciprocate, by directly ReTweeting a follower (using the RT button) - and sending their tweet into YOUR followers' streams. On this day we ONLY RT and do not edit anything, or add anything. More here. #zaPolitics - politicians, events, views, propaganda... all here #CapeTwestival - to date, the @CapeTown account supported the international Twestival for good, when Twitter comes together with global local festivals to raise awareness and funds for social change - follow @CapeTwestival #CapeMahala- special giveaways and promotions via @CapeTown to followers - not a competition, just freebies! #CapeHero - affiliated with @CapeTown by sponsoring a page on this website, offering endorsed services or making a financial contribution via a donation. More Information. #CapeTourist - travel tips in Cape Town / follow @CapeTourist #PokenCape - affiliated business: an e-businesscard connecting online and physical networking at events and meetings THANK YOU so MUCH.
 IMPORTANT > We have now launched our new community website mimiCapeTown.co.za where you can post notices via unique mobile boards. Also spend a moment on the ABOUT page with the Mission please. Your support of these tags (and others) helps us build community. |
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