Cool Websites and Tools [September 7]

Check out some of the latest MakeUseOf discoveries. All listed websites are FREE (or come with a decent free account option). No trials or buy-to-use craplets. For more cool websites and web app reviews subscribe to MakeUseOf Directory.

(1) Diagrammr – New online tool which offers a really cool and easy way to create diagrams online. The best part about it is that unlike other diagramming apps you can have your diagrams done by writing simple sentences. The actual diagram creation is handled by Diagrammr. Read more: Diagrammr – Really Easy Way to Create Diagrams Online

(2) Masher – Web-based tool for quickly mixing together video clips, music tracks and photos. The site provides you with an easy to use editor where you can upload content and mix it the way you like. You simply need to drag and drop videos and images onto a timeline, and then incorporate provided special effects such as transitions, saturation and modes. Read more: Masher – Create videos by mashing video clips, images & music online

(3) LazyFeed – If you are more into tracking stories on a particular subject like technology, music, etc. rather than tracking specific blogs then LazyFeed could be the tool you need. You just need to sign up and add your favorite topic and Lazyfeed would crawl the web to bring you the most updated stories on that topic in real time. Read more: LazyFeed – Follow Latest News on your Favorite Topics

(4) Magma – Fun site which features 100 most popular internet videos from various video-sharing sites like YouTube, DailyMotion, Vimeo, Hulu and many more, on a single page. It also features videos popular among social network users on sites like Twitter, Digg, Delicious, StumbleUpon etc. The great thing about this site is that although the content comes from so many sources, it is neatly arranged and organized under different blocks. Read more: Magma – Puts Most Popular Internet Videos on One Page

(5) Olark – Nice website which provides a really simple and easy to use live chat widget for website owners. Live chatting with your site visitors is a great way to gather feedback in real time. With Olark, you don’t need to install any extra software. Plus you could use your existing IM client like Google Talk, Meebo or iChat to chat with your site visitors without adding them to your buddy list. Read more: Olark – Simple Live Chat Widget for Your Website

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