The microblogging service Twitter has made available a new function lately, “Lists”. This list feature is available to all users and may be used for various purposes.

Twitter Lists enable to assort information aka followings by topics or any other contexts. By this the information now is searchable in a more consistent way. On the side of information distribution this function even may be used in professional ways, which is feasible by particular following functions assigned to every list. Now users are able to create lists on particular topics and to serve the needs of others. Furthermore a widget is available to put the content of particular Lists on a blog or homepage.

Maybe this function become even more interesting by an enhanced business model, which lets users participate or by business opportunities offered by third parties. As for sure Lists are an interesting mean for fast information and able to increase the number of followers.

As it usually happens after an annoucement by Twitter there has been a great resonance within the blogosphere. Below is a choice of articles with further information and related services.

Listorious is a directory of Twitter Lists.

How To: Use Twitter Lists

Twitter Lists Widget: Embed Your Lists on Your Blog

A case study on comprehensive use of Twitter Lists. The NHL has created lists for the teams of the league. Now fans are able to follow the news of their favorite teams.

Twitter Lists in Action: NHL Builds a Social Network for Fans

Directory Sources: Microblogging