IdeaTree is a new visual, team-based tool for capturing and structuring information and knowledge. It enables you to collect images, files, web pages and other bits of information into a visual map; other users can then attach comments to the map or add to it. Each node in an IdeaTree map can contain text, links […]

Comapping recently released a major update to its online mind mapping application. Among the new features are these: Create your own template maps: When working with a visual map in Comapping, you can now select a new "save as template" command so that you can utilize it as a starting point for new maps. Chat […]

Vic Gee, author of The Mind Mapping Blog, has developed a set of resource pages on his website that provides very detailed information about web-based mind mapping tools. It’s very comprehensive; especially notable is a detailed table that compares the features and functionality of these online applications and a neat flowchart that shows which programs […]

In late November, the developers of Mindomo, a web-based visual mapping application, deployed a major update which contains a number of new features.  These include: The ability to create folders and subfolders, and to copy and paste maps between folders (premium users only) Premium users can now creates subfolders in their private maps folder and […]

James Breeze, writing last week in his UsableWorld blog, posted a really nice, tabular comparison of Mindmeister and Comapping, two of the leading web-based mind mapping tools. He compares attributes such as: Overall look and feel Notes Keyboard shortcuts Printing Export options Social networking features Nicely done, James! He also provides a convenient list of […]

In September, I conducted a survey of users of web-based mind mapping applications, to learn how people are utilizing them and to shed some light on the advantages, disadvantages and future potential of this exciting new technology. The results of this survey are finally available. Here are several highlights from this report to whet your […]

MindMeister has just announced a new development that will help to close the gap between web-based and desktop-based mind mapping tools. MindMeister Offline enables users to work with their maps any time, even without an Internet connection. Based on Google Gears, a technology that enables hybrid online/offline applications, MindMeister Offline enables you to take the […]

The developer of the Comapping web-based mind mapping application has recently launched a number of significant improvements to its online tool. Here’s what’s new: Collaboration improvements: The map sharing dialogue box has been improved to make it easier for users to share their maps. You can quickly designate usage rights (edit/view only/no access) for a […]

During the last year, web-based mind mapping software applications have grown in their level of functionality and popularity. To better understand how people are utilizing these tools and what the potential impact of this type of online tool is likely to be, I’ve decided to conduct a brief survey on this technology. This survey covers […]

WiseMapping.com recently launched a new web-based mind mapping application, which is currently undergoing beta testing. A quick look at the demo workspace revealed the following features and functionality: Support for numerous topic formatting options, including topic shape, color, text font and style Good support for keyboard shortcuts The ability to share maps with others, as […]