Twitter took a giant step forward this morning in announcing the rollout of its new “List” feature, a tool that allows users to create targeted lists that others can follow.

Setting up a list is easy, but it’s not something every user of Twitter can do quite yet. Twitter invited a selected group for the beta program, and while we’re not sure what the rhyme or reason was in figuring out who’s on and who got left out, we’re glad that we made the cut. Those who don’t have the feature won’t see any differences in their home page. If you were invited for the beta test, you’ll know. Check for the giant box at the top of your home page reading “New! Lists…”.

If you do qualify, and you’d like to make a new list, find the section on your right-hand sidebar called “Lists.” It should be new to you. Just underneath will be two options: ‘New List” and “View All.” Click on “New List” and give it a name. Then, decide if you want to make your list public or private. Once you’ve done that, just go to your list of followers and start adding anybody you’d like to see on that specific list.

The feature definitely has a few kinks that still need working out, but we’ve mostly been happy with our experience thus far. We just wish they would make populating lists a little easier.

Who’s On Your List?

So who do we follow? And who do we think you should be following too? Beta users, check out our initial Movers and Shakers list. Anybody who can’t access Twitter Lists right now can see whose on our list by clicking here.