Wednesday, August 29, 2007

How to embed a MindMeister concept map

The basic steps are:
  • Create a MindMeister account
  • Create a MindMeister concept map
  • Click on Share (at the bottom of a map)
  • Click on Publish
  • Check make available on the internet
  • Copy the embed code
  • Save
  • Create a new blog post
  • Click on Html
  • Paste the embed code
  • Save
Cautions
  • I suggest you put an embedded MindMeister concept map its own posting. Then link to it from your main blog essay posting. There seem to be some problems with other text not being viewable in the Compose editing when embedded MindMeister code is used.
  • Also be aware that MindMeister disables the ability to embed after one month on the free account. The map is still there and can be exported, etc., but it can't be embedded into other pages unless you upgrade (or open up a new account).
  • Provide some brief instructions to the reader on how to read/use the map, e.g., (You can click, drag, and zoom)
Examples:

3 comments:

Mike said...

James, how do you link it to the essay? I still haven't figured that out yet.

Also will the 1 month membership be long enough? Or would it be wise to join?

James Neill said...

See Adding a hyperlink to another blog posting

Try one month trial membership - its enough to try it out. You can also try creating another account using a different email account to get another trial month. After that you should now whether you would want to pay for access to all the features. It's a nice, easy way to make online concept maps. But I'm not going to pay what they're asking ($50 US/year) for the service. Probably long-term I'd use some of the free, downloadable options, e.g., CMAP.

ZPeel said...

Hi James, I just wanted to thankyou for your comment on my blog surrounding the bystander effect - I must have gotten my terms mixed up - but all is fixed now. Thanks