In this article we’ll show you how to use mind maps for essay writing. Mind maps can not only make this often dreadful task a whole lot easier, but also save you a huge amount of time. If you want to learn how this simple yet effective technique works, just follow the steps as outlined below. Read article “Mind Maps for Essay Writing (Guide + Examples)”
Effective Classroom Presentations with Mind Maps
If you’re looking for a way to create more engaging and effective classroom presentations and maybe save some time while doing so, this article is for you. In this quick guide we’ll show you how to use MindMeister as a powerful alternative to classic and often convoluted options such […]
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8 Quick Tips for Sleeping Well
It’s no secret that a good night’s sleep has huge benefits. Sleeping well has been found to boost your productivity and raise your salary, while importantly making you a healthier and happier person. 8 Steps to Sleeping Well Despite the widely known importance […]
Gain Deeper Insights with MindMeister and QuestionPro
Here at MindMeister we’re perpetually looking for ways of utilizing mind mapping to enhance collaboration. Nearly two years ago we added a new collaboration feature to MindMeister which allows users to add comments to topics on a shared mind map, and vote topics […]
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My Content Marketing Research Process
During one of my interviews for the role of Buffer’s first Content Crafter, Buffer co-founder Leo asked me how much content I thought I could produce in a week. I thought about the kind of content he’d been producing for the Buffer […]
5 Online Tools for Boosting Productivity
We all know that arriving back at your desk to a long list of to-dos can be a daunting task. Luckily there are a number of apps which can help. Here are our top 5 tools to help break up large tasks […]
12 Things You’re Doing Every Day that Can Be Automated
Running your own business is, most of the time, pretty damned hard work and consequently, time consuming. And I’m not just talking here about managing daily administrative tasks and keeping track of your employees’ work schedule, or monitoring your expenses and handling customer complaints. I’m talking about all those “little things” that you must perform day in and day out, and that can take hours out of your working timetable. Read article “12 Things You’re Doing Every Day that Can Be Automated”
Create Amazing Workflows with MeisterTask Using IFTTT!
We’re very proud to announce that MeisterTask now has its own channel on IFTTT, the popular web service that helps you be more productive by automating workflows for you! IFTTT, which stands for ‘If this then that‘, offers more than 300 channels all in all—you’ll find anything from popular apps like Slack and Evernote to WiFi-enabled refrigerators and even health trackers for your dog! Read article “Create Amazing Workflows with MeisterTask Using IFTTT!”
Introducing Custom Backgrounds for MeisterTask!
We’re super thrilled to introduce custom backgrounds today, which means you’re now able to upload your own photos and wallpapers to MeisterTask. The best part? You can not only change the background of your dashboard, but also the look of your project boards! Read article “Introducing Custom Backgrounds for MeisterTask!”
MeisterTask Referrals: Get up to 3 Months Pro for Free!
Update January 18, 2019: This referral system has been discontinued, but don’t worry, we’re already working on a new referral program for MeisterTask! If you enjoy using MeisterTask Basic, we think you’ll LOVE the Pro version which is packed full with stuff […]
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Setting Up a JWT Enabled Connect Add-On Using Ruby on Rails
In March we had the great opportunity to get acquainted with the newest technologies and frameworks provided by Atlassian for their add-on developers. As a new vendor, MeisterLabs was invited to Amsterdam for Connect Week in order to get started with our first add-ons and to help shape Atlassian’s EAP features for their Connect frameworks. It only took us one more month to release our first add-on, with the next ones soon to follow. Read article “Setting Up a JWT Enabled Connect Add-On Using Ruby on Rails”
Announcement: PDF, PNG & Print Go Paid
This article was updated on October 8, 2021.
Starting on June 22nd 2016, our PNG and PDF export as well as the print feature will be available for users of MindMeister’s Personal, Pro, Business, and Education plans only. Read article “Announcement: PDF, PNG & Print Go Paid”
Running Effective Meetings with Mind Maps (Tutorial)
Meetings take up a huge chunk of work time, and too often the results of those hours of discussions and brainstormings have no actionable outcome. In this article, we’ll introduce you to a system that ensures more effective meetings, using our online mind mapping tool MindMeister. Read article “Running Effective Meetings with Mind Maps (Tutorial)”
Strategic Planning with Mind Maps (+Free Templates)
Mind maps are a great tool for strategic planning as they enable you to conduct all kinds of analyses and evaluations of your company, your products, and the market. A SWOT map will quickly show you strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats; with a […]
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Effective Note Taking in Lectures and Class Using Mind Maps
In this article we’ll introduce you to an effective note taking system that will enable you to take fewer, more meaningful notes; recite, review and reflect upon your notes regularly; and memorize the information stored in them longterm. Read article “Effective Note Taking in Lectures and Class Using Mind Maps”
Improve Customer Service with MeisterTask and Zendesk
Good customer service is a vital part of almost any company’s long-term success. The experience a person has when contacting the support team can mean the difference between a happy, returning customer and a disgruntled ex-user, who may even cause lasting damage to the business by sharing their bad experience with friends and followers. Read article “Improve Customer Service with MeisterTask and Zendesk”
From Collecting Dots to Connecting Dots: Using Mind Maps to Improve Memory and Learning
Mind maps can improve memory and learning by helping students transition from collecting dots to connecting dots. This post—which was adapted from a talk given by Toni Krasnic at Biggerplate Unplugged 2016—examines the importance of learning how to learn. It provides a short overview of principles of memory and learning and effective learning techniques, and demonstrates how students can use mind maps to become more effective learners. Read article “From Collecting Dots to Connecting Dots: Using Mind Maps to Improve Memory and Learning”
NEW: Multi-Select for MeisterTask!
Section actions and bulk actions are two great ways to manage multiple tasks from a specific section at once. In our marketing department for instance we like to collect completed tasks in our Done section and at the end of the week archive […]
The Teacher’s How-To Guide to Group Mind Mapping
How to keep students engaged and productive within group activities is a never ending challenge for even the best teacher. Ok, it looks like we stated the obvious, but what is the solution? Group mind mapping. Mind what? Mind mapping. Read article “The Teacher’s How-To Guide to Group Mind Mapping”
Introducing MindMeister Mind Maps for Confluence
At MeisterLabs we use mind maps for a hundred different things, from taking meeting minutes to project planning to voting on which board games we should buy for our monthly game nights. As power mappers we also know how quickly great ideas can be forgotten if they’re buried in an unused map somewhere deep down in our folder structure. Read article “Introducing MindMeister Mind Maps for Confluence”
Applying Agile to Non-Software Projects
If you’ve heard about Agile project management, you’ve most likely heard about it in the context of software development. True, a first look at the Agile manifesto might have you convinced that the Agile approach is strictly for development experts. You know, […]
Smart Search, New Section Actions and More!
Introducing Smart Search for MeisterTask, new Section Actions and more, in our latest version of MeisterTask. Read on for details! Smart Search Refine your search criteria and find tasks faster than ever: MeisterTask now offers smart search suggestions for assignees, tags and […]
Introducing MeisterTask for Android
Note: This article was written to introduce the first (browser-based) version of MeisterTask for Android, which is now deprecated. Head on over to the Google Play Store to get our new native Android app instead! Read article “Introducing MeisterTask for Android”
MeisterTask, HipChat and Atlassian Connect
Update 11/02/2018: Please note that HipChat has been discontinued and that MeisterTask’s integration with HipChat is thus no longer supported. HipChat – this tool needs no introduction. Part of Atlassian’s product family, it provides private chat and instant messaging for teams around […]
Connect MeisterTask with Your Favorite Apps Using Zapier!
In case you haven’t heard of it yet, Zapier (pronounced just like ‘happier’ 🙂 ) is a fantastic platform that basically functions like a hub for the world of web services, enabling you to connect your favorite web apps without any programming skills! There are more than 750 […]
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Why Mind Mapping?
Ideas matter. When the term “mind mapping” was coined by Tony Buzan on the BBC’s Use Your Head in 1974, the ways in which we take notes, brainstorm and study changed forever. We look at what makes this technique so special, which mind mapping technique you should choose, and what the benefits of mind mapping are.
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How to Create High-Value Content with MindMeister and Your Kindle
With so many blogs out there competing for thought leadership, it can be hard to create one that stands out. By using MindMeister and your Kindle or a similar e-book reader, you can put together high-value content that’s sure to be heard through […]
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MeisterTask 2.0 for iOS Is Out!
We’re thrilled to announce that MeisterTask 2.0, providing efficient task management for iOS, is out! Read on for details on how the iOS app has improved and where to download it, free! MeisterTask’s latest update brings a completely new dashboard experience to […]
Some Long Deserved Microsoft Love
Being fully cloud-based, Microsoft Office 365 is a fantastic match for MindMeister’s web app, and it was high time we started utilizing this great product suite a little more. Today we’re sharing three Microsoft-related updates with you—the first of many to come. 365 Login […]