As Google Chrome surpassed Mozilla Firefox as the second most used browser in November, I thought it would be a good time to go over a few Chrome apps I feel are worth checking out. From productivity to gaming to social media apps, Google Chrome has a wide selection of “browser enhancements” I feel are pretty unique to the browser. Add to that its speed and you have in my opinion, the browser of the future.
Below are some of my favorites and a brief description of each:
1. Conceptboard – Conceptboard is classified as a productivity app and is a cool way to collaborate and share information with team members, employees, friends or anyone else you feel like brainstorming with. With the ability to upload documents and edit them in real-time, this is the perfect application for companies looking for creative ways to brainstorm ideas. Conceptboard offers a free membership with the ability to upgrade to professional or enterprise memberships.
2. LucidChart – LucidChart is another application filed under the productivity section of Google’s Chrome apps. LucidChart allows you to quickly and easy diagram flow charts, website mockups / wireframes and a number of other things. LucidChart is free with the option to upgrade to personal, professional or team membership levels depending on how frequently and to what extend you find yourself using their platform.
3. TweetDeck – in my opinion, TweetDeck is one of the best free social media monitoring tools available. With the ability to manage, monitor and update multiple social media accounts from one screen, TweetDeck is quite the time saver. TweetDeck is FREE and offers a desktop version, iPhone app, Android app, Chrome app and a web version of their program. Easily manage your social media / online reputation with TweetDeck!
4. Pixton Comic Maker – in today’s age of data visualization and unique content delivery methods, Pixton Comic Maker for Business is a tool worth exploring. Create unique marketing material and get your messages across via a comic strip through Pixton Comic Maker. Pixton offers FREE account signup.
5. Prezi – if you are tired of traditional data or research presentations or want to pitch your new company in a unique way, I recommend checking out Prezi which is a zooming based presentation tool perfect for presenting your information in a unique way. Prezi is a FREE tool.
I hope you find these Google Chrome apps useful.
What are some of your favorite Chrome apps?
just an update, Pixton offers free signup but you must purchase "credits" for different types of comics
Thanks Craig for the update, truly appreciate it. :)
I prefer Creately as a diagramming tool, The interface is much cleaner and the one click connect etc make diagramming a breeze. And you don't have to worry spending time counting the number of objects in free accounts.
Nishadha, thank you for reading and commenting. I've personally messed around with LucidChart and Mockingbird for wireframing and mock-ups. I will definitely check out Creately. Thanks again for reading.
Would seem that you like Creately (Cinergix) more because you work there:
http://www.linkedin.com/in/nishadhasilva
Love the unbiased recommendation. Ha.
Good detective work ;) ... do you use any wireframing / mock-up tools or apps? Just curious, I talk up Mockingbird and LucidChart quite a bit but am interested in experimenting with some others.
I've tried a lot of them (Mockflow, JustinMind, Balsamiq, etc.) but ultimately liked the two you mention - Mockingbird and Lucid Chart.
Lucid Chart won because 1) I can create other types of diagrams 2) I can add interactivity to mockups 3) the iPhone/iPad mockups are solid and 4) they are constantly releasing new features while the developers of Mockingbird haven't released any updated in more than a year!
Agreed on those 2. Thanks again for reading and sharing your thoughts! Much appreciated.