How to Create a Google+ Collection in Minutes

Google+ announced a few weeks ago its new feature, Collections. This surely is a sign that the social media platform is not going away any time soon.

For those who have a Google+ page already set-up, follow the quick and easy slideshow tutorial below to learn how to set up a Collection in minutes. If you want to learn how to set up a Google+ Business Page, read the post, How to Create a Google+ Business Page .

What are Collections?

Google+ Collections are a new feature that allows users to organize published posts into categories.

Why Should You Use Google+ Collections?

Collections are a great way to organize your posts, so visitors can visit the topics most relevant to their interests. And Older posts are not lost in a never-ending stream.

How to Create a Collection & Add Posts

1. Let’s Get Started: Sign into Your Google+ Home Page
2. From the drop-down menu at left, choose Collections
3. Click on Create a Collection
4. Name Your Collection. Choose Visibility, and Create
5. Customize Your Collection
6. Choose a Photo from the Gallery, or Add Your Own Photo. Choose a Color Theme. Save.
7. Now You Can Add a New Post to Your Collection, or Add Past Posts.
8. Click the Drop-Down Menu on a Existing Post, Choose “Move Post to Collection”
9. Choose to Which Collection You Want to Move Your Post. Click on Move to Collection.
10. Congrats! Your New Collection Has Its First Post!