Idea+Mapping

These sites provide tools for mapping out different ideas and themes related to a topic.


 * Bubbl.us **

keyboard shortcuts for outlining, large number of export options, not easy to design for non-hierarchical ideas || how different ideas relate to each other. The map can then be printed or shared online with others. || initial brainstorm session could be mapped out with connections drawn between key ideas. ||
 * Website: || [] ||
 * Distribution: || In browser, flash plug-in required ||
 * Anonymous User: || View and create idea maps ||
 * Logged-in User: || Save and publish idea maps ||
 * Email Use: || Required for log-in account creation ||
 * Paid Option: || N/A ||
 * Comparison: || Automatic hierarchy creation between ideas, Easy to use
 * Comparison: || Automatic hierarchy creation between ideas, Easy to use
 * Description: || User can layout boxes, lines, and text on a canvas to plot out
 * Uses: || A main theme could be broken down into smaller ideas, an

media type="youtube" key="adbaCHtbnJ0?rel=0" height="315" width="420" connection tools, not as flexible for non-hierarchical ideas || how different ideas relate to each other. The map can then be printed or shared online with others. || initial brainstorm session could be mapped out with connections drawn between key ideas. ||
 * Creaza Mindomo **
 * Website: || [] ||
 * Distribution: || In browser, flash plug-in required ||
 * Anonymous User: || View published idea maps ||
 * Logged-in User: || Create, edit and publish idea maps ||
 * Email Use: || Required for log-in account creation ||
 * Paid Option: || Additional storage capacity, connection options ||
 * Comparison: || Automatic hierarchy creation between ideas, variety of
 * Comparison: || Automatic hierarchy creation between ideas, variety of
 * Description: || User can layout shapes, lines, and text on a canvas to plot out
 * Uses: || A main theme could be broken down into smaller ideas, an

media type="custom" key="12958122" supports multiple layers for sequential ideas, shapes not pre-built for sorting ideas, tools can be sluggish || how different ideas relate to each other. The map can then be printed or shared online with others. || broken down into smaller ideas, an initial brainstorm session could be mapped out with connections drawn between key ideas. ||
 * Exploratree **
 * Website: || [] ||
 * Distribution: || In browser, flash plug-in required ||
 * Anonymous User: || View and create idea maps ||
 * Logged-in User: || Save and publish idea maps ||
 * Email Use: || Required for log-in account ||
 * Paid Option: || N/A ||
 * Comparison: || Easy to understand tools, very clear size scale for printing,
 * Comparison: || Easy to understand tools, very clear size scale for printing,
 * Description: || User can layout shapes, lines, and text on a canvas to plot out
 * Uses: || A story or event could be sequenced, a main theme could be