User Guides
Circles & Lists
Organize your connections into custom circles and lists for better content discovery and relationship management.
What are Circles?
Circles are custom groups that help you organize your connections and control who sees your content. Think of them as personalized lists that make it easier to manage your social network.
Why Use Circles?
- Organized Content: See posts from specific groups of people
- Privacy Control: Share content with only certain circles
- Better Discovery: Find content from people with similar interests
- Relationship Management: Keep track of different types of connections
Creating Your First Circle
Step 1: Navigate to Circles
Click on "Circles" in the main navigation menu to access the circles management page.
Step 2: Create a New Circle
Click the "Create Circle" button and give your circle a name and description.
- Name: Choose a descriptive name (e.g., "Family", "Work Colleagues", "Photography Enthusiasts")
- Description: Add a brief description of what this circle is for
- Privacy: Decide if the circle should be public or private
Step 3: Add Members
Start adding people to your circle:
- Search: Use the search function to find users by name or username
- Invite: Send invitations to people who aren't on the platform yet
- Import: Import contacts from your phone or other platforms
Circle Ideas
Personal Circles
- • Family
- • Close Friends
- • College Friends
- • Neighbors
- • Travel Buddies
Professional Circles
- • Work Colleagues
- • Industry Contacts
- • Mentors
- • Clients
- • Professional Network
Interest-Based Circles
- • Photography
- • Cooking
- • Fitness
- • Music
- • Technology
Activity Circles
- • Book Club
- • Hiking Group
- • Gaming
- • Volunteer Work
- • Study Group
Managing Your Circles
Viewing Circle Content
Click on any circle to see a feed of content from just the people in that circle. This helps you focus on specific groups without distractions.
Sharing with Circles
When creating a post, you can choose to share it with specific circles instead of all your followers. This gives you fine-grained control over who sees your content.
Circle Settings
- Edit Circle: Change name, description, and privacy settings
- Add/Remove Members: Manage who's in your circle
- Circle Permissions: Control who can add members or see the circle
- Notifications: Choose how you're notified about circle activity
Pro Tips
- Start Small: Begin with 2-3 circles and expand as needed
- Be Descriptive: Use clear names and descriptions for your circles
- Regular Maintenance: Review and update your circles periodically
- Respect Privacy: Be mindful of who you add to circles and why
- Experiment: Try different circle combinations to see what works best