Using social media can be quite daunting for some as your network connections increase and you feeds are flooded with updates. I like to use lists to keep my streams manageable for both Facebook and Twitter.  I can then easily read and find information from those on my list as opposed to searching through the whole status feed.

Setting up lists is extremely easy for both networks.

Facebook:

In the left navigation panel you will see your LISTS.  By hovering near that section you will be given a MORE option that you simply need to click on.  Once you do that it will bring up your LISTS screen and off to the right you will find the CREATE LIST button.  Click on this and you will be presented with a pop-up to CREATE A NEW LIST.  Name your list and click on the create button.  The next step will be to add people to your list and you do so by checking on their image.

Once you have your list created all you need to do is click on that list to bring up the feeds for that person.  Also on the lists page,  at the right of the page, you will see who is on your list and have the option of adding more friends to that list as well as removing them and choosing the types of updates you prefer to feed into your list.

Twitter:

Twitter lists are slightly different as you have an option to make this list public, to be share with everyone or private for your own viewing pleasure.  Start off by selecting the LISTS option on your Twitter dashboard.  At the bottom of the options you will find CREATE A LIST.  Once you select this option a CREATE A LIST pop-up will show and it is here that you add your list name, a description and the privacy setting of that list.

Adding people to your Twitter list is a little different as you need to add each one individually.  You can add to your list when you select the Follow option for your new connection or you can add once the follow has been done.  Go to the OPTIONS button in the profile and select ADD TO LIST.  Check any or all of the lists that you would like them to be included and their feeds will now show in that listing.  You can also create a new list under this option if you want to separate them out but do not yet have a list created.

One note with Twitter is that you are limited to 20 lists so you need to choose wisely when setting up your structure.  If you are not using lists twenty may seem like a lot however the slots do go quickly as you add and organize your groups.

There you have it.  Two simple ways to stay organized when using Facebook and Twitter to connect with your circle.  How many lists have you created?

Need help creating your lists or getting your account in order, give us a shout or leave your question, we will be happy to help you.

Signing off,
Lee