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Hashtags are now one of the most popular methods for jumping into online topics and conversations. This little punctuation mark has become the face of online tagging. Many people know it as being popularized by Twitter, but where was it before it made its big break?

Take a look at the below infographic from Wrike that takes a closer look at the life and growth of the Hashtag, sites that support #hashtagging, and how hashtags are used today.