Applications by Type

Find links to popular and innovative web applications organized by type of application, such as productivity tools, social networking software or editing tools, to name just a few.

Sub-headings:

Aggregators

Also known as feed readers, feed aggregators or news readers, these tools are often a part of Web portals that allow users to keep up with Web content from a variety of sources in one place in real time.

Authoring Tools

Find tools for creating multimedia presentations.

Cataloging Applications

If you can collect it, you can catalog it. Applications for organizing and categorizing all kinds of stuff.

Communication Tools

Software that allows users to connect, one-to-one or one-to-many, via the Web.

Editing Tools

Applications that allow for the creation and manipulation of electronic files, including text and other media.

Productivity Tools

Applications designed to make every day tasks more efficient. Often used in an office environment, these tools can range from word processors and spreadsheet editors to email applications and beyond.

Searching and Researching Tools

Check out the latest in search engines and related research tools.

Social Software

Encompasses a wide variety of tools that facilitate interaction and exchange between individuals and groups. Often centered around like hobbies or professional interests.

Utilities

Task-specific tools for that aid in file management and other simple tasks. Also includes various widgets, add-ons and extensions.

Visualization Tools

From basic line graphs to word clouds to advanced visualization techniques, these applications will allow you to create interesting visual representations from a variety of data types.

Web Development Tools

Tools that allow even novice users to create and manage Web content and to design and create Web pages. Includes resources for Web developers from beginner to intermediate.

Resources in this category:

Demo: The Launchpad for Emerging Technology
http://www.demo.com/

Looking for news about the newest, up-and-coming technologies that will most likely have an impact on the future? DEMO serves as the place to find this and more.

SEOmoz's Web 2.0 Awards
http://www.seomoz.org/web2.0

Annual awards for Web 2.0 sites that are collected and organized into award categories. Winners and Honorable Mentions are determined by the web's best bloggers, business men and women, and entrepreneurs. SEOmoz is a nonprofit company that provides consulting, Internet marketing and search engine optimization services.