In the area of mind mapping web tools, there are still a few applications if you’re a visual person and prefer your information spread in front of you.

SpiderScribe.net is such an application. Designed as a cool flash enabled web page, simply lets you create mind maps with ease.

SpiderScribe is not a new application, it’s been alive for a good two years. It is well designed, pretty fast when your mind-map is fully loaded (that can take a few seconds) and pretty pleasant to work with.

The application’s mind-maps are pretty simple compared to other full-scale applications, but I think it focuses mainly on simplifying that process.
Users can create five different elements (stencils) to build their maps: Text, files, images, maps and events. The elements can be created by dragging them on the board and easily connected with each other with arrow lines.

Mind-maps can be shared, printed and exported as images. There is also a good search capability. I only wish there were more stencil types to choose from!

The application is free for personal use (limited to 3 private maps, unlimited shared ones and 3MB of space) and there are also paid plans for professional use.

http://www.spiderscribe.net

The system analyzed is a full GTD implementation with projects and sharing of mindmaps between users and it certainly adds a whole new perspective on the subject.

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Mind maps are a very useful tool for project design and brainstorming. Additionally, with the proper application, one can really benefit from mind maps using them in the context of GTD.
Mindmeister is such a web application. A pure mind map, sharing enabled and smooth operating application which can be really helpful to users with lots of projects.
Users can easily add nodes, remove and move using drag and drop into the workspace which can be pretty quick by using the keyboard shortcuts. Icons can be added to nodes as well as color and specific fonts, making your mind map easy to read. Additionally each node can have its priority, due date and be assigned to another person to complete. You can create more than one mind maps (depending of the plan) to separate your life focus areas.

Killer features:

• All you system readable, at a glance
• Exporting in many formats
• Offline access for premium and business users
• Easy addition of elements

GTD mode: Contexts and projects as nodes connected with each other. Set next actions via drag and drop between elements. Set due dates and priorities on each node separately.

Weaknesses:

• No full list of tasks can be produced

Supported services: Sharing and collaborating, export (Freemind, MindManager, RTF outline, PDF and image), printing, offline access(premium), twitter, email import and notifications, SMS,  iCal feed (premium), folders for organizing mind maps, gadgets for MacOS, iGoogle etc, IE and firefox extensions, API, Google Apps.

Mobile access: iPhone/iPad

Cost: Free, Premium (€39/year), Business (€6/month per user)

Conclusion : With a ton of available services helping you add to your mind maps wherever you are, Mindmeister can be transformed from an experimental solution to a full blown GTD system and give you another perspective on your entire system.

https://www.mindmeister.com