Tips » Twitter Lists

What is it?
Lists are a new feature that have just been rolled out by Twitter. Essentially allowing users to create custom lists of people that others can follow with one click thus creating a new way to find interesting users to follow.

How do I use it? Go to your Twitter page and you will see a new section on the right hand side called ‘Lists’ (betcha didn’t see that one coming). Click ‘New List’ and in the lightbox give your list a name. People will search this list so make it poignant and relevant to what you will include within the list. For example we are creating a ‘jukebox’ list which will include all of our favourite bands and music. Select whether you want your list to be public or private and ‘Create list’. Next simply find people to add to your list by using the search tool. You should note that you don’t have to be following someone to add them to your list.

Where am I? You can also see where you are included in other people’s lists, which is nice when you are included. At the top where your followers are and where the number of tweets used to be - you can now see a number above the word listed. Click this to see all the lists you are included on.

Why should I bother?
Well, the list functionality offers a way for you to quickly sort through various tweeps. By viewing or following a list you can easily see what everyone on that list is up to. For eample by choosing to follow @webjamdotcom/Webjam list you can see what all of our employees are upto without having to scroll through an endless feed.

Like we mentioned earlier you don’t have to be following someone to add them to a list. So if you like what a person is saying but think they tweet too much simply add them to your list and be done with it.

Like most things on Twitter, the best thing to do is go and have a play. Get a feel for how the Lists system will work and how it will be able to assist you in your day to day tasks.