Web Services

 This page features web-based software or software services beyond the standard free Web Docs applications from Google and Microsoft.

   Aviary.  A free suite of online graphics and sound creation tools.  Tools include an image editor, screen capture extension, vector editor, effects editor, music creator, audio editor, image markup and color editor.

  Blogger.com. One of the most popular free blogging services available.  Create and manage one or multiple blogs.  This service is a Google property. 

  Flickr.  Photo/video storage/web display.  Premier online photo storage site.

  JayCut.  Free online video editing.  "Join JayCut's online community to get free access to your own personal video studio. Upload videos, photos and music to create and share new masterpieces."

Prezi, the zooming presentation editor.  Prezi lets you bring your ideas into one space and see how they relate, helping you and your audience connect. Zoom out to see the big picture and zoom in to see details — a bit like web-based maps that have changed how we navigate through map books. A free EDU account is available, or a paid $59 subscription for the full product.

  Screenr.  Create narrated screencasts with a web-based capture program and tweet on them instantly.  Output will play everywhere, from big-screen to iPhone.

  Scribd.  Millions of documents and books at your fingertips! Read, print, download, and send them to your mobile devices instantly. Or upload your PDF, Word, and PowerPoint docs to share them with the world's largest community of readers.

  SimpleDiagrams. SimpleDiagrams is a small desktop application that helps you express your ideas quickly and simply. There's just enough functionality to describe a thought or capture a process. SimpleDiagrams keeps the visual expression clear through the simple design of library items and backgrounds.

  Slideshare.  SlideShare is "cloud" storage for flash (swf) versions of your PowerPoint presentations.  It is an easy way to get your slides out there on the web, so your ideas can be found and shared by a wide audience.   

  Wordpress.com.  The most popular blogging service available.  Create and manage one or multiple blogs using the elegant Wordpress tools.  Free.  (Not to be confused with Wordpress.org or the installable Wordpress software.  Wordpress.com is the free, web-based standard implementation of Wordpress software.

  YouTube.  Store/display your video online with YouTube.  The world's premiere online video site.  Videos may be up to 15 minutes in length, and must not contain copyrighted materials.

  Zamzar. Free online video file conversion service. Converts from/to many formats. File source can be an upload or a URL, converted target is returned via a web link that is stored for a brief access period.

  Zoho. Zoho is a suite of online applications (services) that you sign up for and access from the Zoho Website. The applications are free for individuals and some have a subscription fee for organizations. While using Zoho your documents and data are securely stored online on our servers and can be accessed from anywhere.