MindMeister’s public mind map library holds close to 400.000 maps, with dozens of new creations added daily. Popular public maps often rank highly in Google search results and get millions of views from all over the globe—reason enough to reimagine our library’s […]
Whether you’re a seasoned marketer with a large budget and team, or just starting out with nothing but your laptop and a big idea — in this article we’ll introduce you to a simple and effective workflow for all your creative marketing […]
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“The narrative goes that when you’re first starting off, your business will feel like you’re pushing a boulder uphill,” one SaaS founder shared with me. “But once you’ve found product market fit, you’re holding onto a rocket ship.” In reality, scaling your […]
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Following the 10-year anniversary of our online mind mapping tool MindMeister earlier this year, we’ve now reached a second milestone which, even more than the last, puts us in a state of awe: As of July 2017, one billion ideas have been […]
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There have been some big, exciting changes at MeisterLabs over the last couple of months, as we’ve welcomed four new team members to our Vienna office. Our new colleagues span a whole range of expertise, from front-end development to people management. With […]
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Yesterday, G2 Crowd, the world’s leading business software review platform, released their Summer 2017 Project Management report and we’re thrilled to share that MeisterTask has been listed as a High Performer! According to G2 Crowd, the results are based on reviews from […]
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With the huge number of games now available on the market, there’s a lot of work that goes into coming up with a unique game design. We heard from the independent game developer, Garrett Williams, about how he uses MindMeister and G […]
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In your company’s growth journey, it’s important to take the time to assess its progress, mission, and direction. This should happen quarterly, as short-term goals can often become the focus of decision making and take away energy from your main objectives. On […]
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In case you missed it, Biggerplate’s new Business Club offers regular live and on-demand webinars that let you learn directly from business mind mappers around the world. With our special welcome discount, MindMeister users can now join the Business Club and save […]
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There are times in your life when you need to make significant decisions about how to continue in your business and/or personal life. At these points, it’s necessary that you establish a clear vision about certain life facts. This process must be […]
The California-based distillery, Lost Spirits, first made waves in 2014 when they successfully created a Demerara rum with the exact chemical signature of a 32-year-old rum, but in just 6 days. Former art teacher Bryan Davis and partner Joanne Haruta had achieved […]
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Keeping your clients in the loop is an essential part of any successful consultancy project. However, check-up meetings, metric reports, and email exchanges can take up a lot of time. With task automations, you can say goodbye to unnecessary admin and hello to […]
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When you’re managing a team across different projects, departments and maybe even locations, there’s a lot of room to miss out on something important. Whether it’s a looming deadline or a forgotten email, things can slip through the cracks. We spoke with five tech teams about how they’re using Zapier with MeisterTask to ensure all team tasks get seen through efficiently.
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We’re super chuffed to share that MeisterTask has been listed as a 2017 Best App for Teaching & Learning by the American Association of School Librarians!
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We like to think that we operate our businesses as meritocracies. Good ideas get heard, and people with good ideas get rewarded. But what if that wasn’t exactly true? The fact is, in a typical eight-person team meeting, on average only three people do 70 percent of the talking. Luckily there are a few ways to make your meetings a bit more equal and inclusive.
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They say in growth, it’s easier to stop your already invested customers from leaving than to acquire new ones. When it comes to HR, things are no different. So, why is it that companies put more effort into searching for new hires, than focusing on developing the talent already in-house? MeisterLabs’ Technical Lead, Laura Bârlădeanu, shares what companies can do to retain top talent.
We’re very pleased to announce that the Public Beta of MeisterTask’s REST API is now available! With it, you’ll be able to create powerful integrations and drive growth on your platform. You can find the complete documentation at https://developers.meistertask.com/. About the MeisterTask REST API The MeisterTask REST API […]
Please welcome, Project Groups: our latest MeisterTask feature, designed to help you find your inner productivity peace. Say goodbye to cluttered Dashboards. Then, say hello to a refined Project list, sorted into Project Groups in whichever way pleases your eyes, and your workflow.
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We tend to think of creativity as an artistic trait, but really, it’s about having a flexible mind that can make associations beyond everyday logic and thought patterns. Whether you’re a problem solver, a brainstormer, a maker, an analyst, or some combination of the lot, embracing and nurturing your creative mind will be beneficial in the long run.
We’re super excited to announce the launch of not one, but two, brand-spanking new mobile apps for MindMeister! Mobile Mind Mapping with MindMeister With our native MindMeister apps for iOS and Android, users can create, edit and collaborate on mind maps, on […]
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You probably saw the video with Robert Kelly, the South Korea expert whose kids crashed his BBC interview, live on air. Anyone who’s worked remotely likely felt for him and his family, whether it’s a cat walking in front of your screen or noisy traffic outside, mishaps can happen. Fortunately, not all online meetings need to be this way.
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You wouldn’t usually find SaaS companies like MeisterLabs at a trade show. We make most of our sales over the internet – through our website, via PPC campaigns, product review sites and other referrals. However, this year we decided to attend Atlassian Summit Barcelona. Michael Hollauf, shares whether it was worth the investment.
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Our lastest update introduces three of the most requested features for MeisterTask: You can now edit comments, hide task activity streams to only show conversations, and order tasks inside of sections based on name, due date, tags, assignee and creation date! Ordering Tasks in […]
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It’s a fresh battle every day to find the motivation to get through your to do list. But motivating your team is an entirely different challenge. Understanding how people respond to different types of motivation can help us be better leaders and increase the productivity of our teams. It can just take a little experimentation to figure out which strategies work best.
The all-new MindMeister Academy has everything you need to become a Pro mind mapper. The extensive online learning center offers free mind map tutorials, tips, use cases, best practices and exercises. Whether you’re a complete beginner or are just looking for some inspiration, […]
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Remaining productive throughout the day is a challenge most of us face whether we’re at work, at home, or at the gym. It’s natural for our attention to wane, especially when we’re feeling tired from our day’s events. Thankfully, there are ways […]
At MeisterLabs, we like to keep a close eye on what people are saying about us on social media. In it, Daniel Whitt, Coordinator of Instructional Technology at Madison City Schools, shared one of the most inspirational videos we’ve seen in a very long time.
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Anyone involved in wedding management needs to be compassionate, diligent and super well organized. Photographer and wedding business owner, Martina Lundborg, shares her tips for remaining prepared and on the ball, with MeisterTask.
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Richard Branson wrote, “If you don’t write your ideas down, they could leave your head before you even leave the room.” Having great notes can reduce stress levels, keep you on task and make you more productive. To get great notes, you just need to find the right note-taking strategy.
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You could be forgiven for thinking perks alone are the way to build a positive company culture. After all, who doesn’t want to come to work when there are freebies available around the clock? However, research shows you’re better off betting on a sense of meaning for your employees.
