Web-Based Mapping Tools

MindMeister launches major update to its web-based mind mapping application

Apr 30th, 2009 | By | Category: Web-Based Mapping Tools

MindMeister, the developer of what I consider to be the most innovative web-based mind mapping tool available on the web, recently announced some impressive new features and functionality in its latest newsletter.



MindMeister v3.1 adds connections between ideas

Dec 30th, 2008 | By | Category: Web-Based Mapping Tools

Just in time for Christmas, the developers of MindMeister announced the availability of version 3.1 of its popular online mind mapping application; the biggest enhancement in this release is the ability to add connector lines between ideas.



Preview of version 3.0 of MindMeister revealed

Nov 5th, 2008 | By | Category: Web-Based Mapping Tools

The developer of MindMeister recently posted a mind map preview of the features and functionality that will be offered in version 3.0 of the popular web-based visual mapping tool, expected to be formally launched any day now. I got an opportunity to play around with a pre-release version of it, and was quite impressed with it. Here are the key enhancements that will be available in version 3.0.



8 cool things you can do with MindMeister

Oct 15th, 2008 | By | Category: Web-Based Mapping Tools

MindMeister is without question the most innovative of the web-based mind mapping applications available today. Its developers have taken a truly creative approach to leveraging the capabilities of this Web 2.0 tool to the maximum. Here are 8 cool things you can do with MindMeister’s unique toolset.



Inspiration Software releases impressive web mapping beta

Sep 17th, 2008 | By | Category: Web-Based Mapping Tools

Inspiration Software , the developer of the well-respected and widely used mind mapping program Inspiration, has just released the beta of a web-based version of its flagship product. Dubbed Webspiration, it does an admirable job of translating the well-designed Inspiration user interface to the web, while adding collaboration capabilities.



MeadMap enhances collaboration with online attachments, expanded file storage

Sep 3rd, 2008 | By | Category: Web-Based Mapping Tools

MeadMap recently announced that users can now attach files to maps created online. To enable this, the developer has increased the amount of file storage to 1 GB for each MeadMap account.



New Wisdomap seeks to deliver simplicity, clarity

Jul 8th, 2008 | By | Category: Web-Based Mapping Tools

Wisdomap is a new web-based mind mapping tool developed by two programmers in the UK that aims to return mind maps to the fundamental simplicity that makes them such powerful tools. And you’re the first to hear about it, in this exclusive announcement.



Spinscape enters open beta testing, but still needs a lot of work

Jul 2nd, 2008 | By | Category: Web-Based Mapping Tools

Spinscape, the web-based with visual mapping/personal information manager tool I told you about in March, recently completed its closed beta testing phase. Anyone can now go to the Spinscape website and sign up for a free 30-day trial of the open beta version of this new web-based application. Be prepared for some usability issues, however.



MindManager Web Beta raises the bar on web-based visual mapping

Jun 20th, 2008 | By | Category: Web-Based Mapping Tools

Mindjet has quietly bundled a beta of a new MindManager Web application into the launch of Mindjet Connect earlier this week. It provides a mapping experience that is a level above any other web-based mind mapping application.



Add content to your MindMeister maps – via e-mail!

Jun 12th, 2008 | By | Category: Web-Based Mapping Tools

One feature of the enhanced MindMeister Geistesblitz enhancements that I missed during the last upgrade is the ability to send topics to your default map, or create an entirely new map, via e-mail. This could be a great tool for businesspeople who want to capture ideas, but are only traveling with a Blackberry or other mobile device that supports e-mail or SMS. Read on for more details about this cool service!