How To Create Your First List

Follow this start guide to pick a topic, sort your favorites, design your visuals, and share your rankings everywhere in minutes.

1

Pick Your Perfect List

Start by choosing a topic that matches your interests and what your audience loves. The best lists are specific, relatable, and easy to debate.

List selector dropdown demo
  • Browse trending categories across entertainment, lifestyle, sports, and food.
  • Use search to find niche topics you know well.
  • Pick a list that sparks conversation or nostalgia.
  • Think about what your audience will instantly recognize.
Pro tip: Lists that spark friendly debates usually perform best on social platforms.
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2

Choose and Sort Your Items

Curate your picks and arrange them with intention. A tight list with clear rankings keeps people reading to the end.

Drag and drop sorting interface
  • Use 5-10 items to keep engagement high.
  • Drag and drop to finalize your ranking.
  • Add personal notes to explain tough calls.
  • Mix predictable picks with a few surprises.
Pro tip: Put your most controversial pick at #1 or #2 to hook readers.
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3

Create Your List Image

Turn your ranking into a visual people want to save and share. Templates make it easy to look professional fast.

Image design interface
  • System will choose a template built for the platform you want to post on.
  • It will coordinate colors and fonts.
  • Uses icons and accents to emphasize key picks.
  • Preview the layout befor uploading to social.
Pro tip: High contrast colors and bold typefaces stop the scroll.
Design Your Image
4

Create Your Video

Transform your list into a short video to boost reach on TikTok, Reels, and Shorts.

Video creation interface
  • System wil pick a reveal style: countdown, quick cuts, or dramatic pauses.
  • You can add music later, or voice-over to keep attention.
  • Total length is around 15-30 seconds.
  • Starts with a hook in the first three seconds.
Pro tip: Tease your #1 pick early to keep viewers watching.
Create Your Video
5

Share and Go Viral

Publish strategically to maximize reach, engagement, and shares across platforms.

Social sharing interface
  • Customize captions for each platform.
  • Use trending hashtags tied to your topic.
  • Post at peak times for your audience.
  • Reply quickly to early comments.
Pro tip: Ask a question to encourage comments and boosts.
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