what does # mean on twitter?

[Ashley Smith]

The hash tag # represents the topic being discussed, in twitter. For example the topic is Internet technology, then in twitter it can be written as #InternetTechnology. The site has a limitation of 140 characters that can be used per tweet.

However, twitter is one of the most commonly used social networking platform. Internet marketers use it, in the form of social media marketing to promote their business or drive more traffic to their own website or blog. Also, when you have large twitter follower, then you might be approached by advertisers to promote their product in return for a commission, giving you opportunity to make money online.