Infogr.am

Infogr.am is a new (beta) site that I just found out about from Free Technology 4 Teachers.  This is a great site for making an online interactive chart, such as a: pie, bar, matrix, or line.  These charts are easy to setup and a user can even import an .xls file.  Best of all these charts can be embedded into a site/blog.  Infographics are soon to come.

I highly recommend checking out Infogr.am by clicking here!!

For my top 10 sites for creating a chart or graph click here.

Top 10 Sites for Creating a Chart or Graph

Charts and Graphs are an effective tool when trying to convey information in a simple and visual way. Also, it is a great way to track trends and help explain complex datasets. This is something that has been used in the business world and education on a everyday basis.  With that, I decided to list my top favorite sites for creating a chart or graph.

Top 10 Sites for Creating a Chart or Graph

1. Rich Chart Live - An excellent site for created animated flash based charts that can be embedded into a site.  Also, a user has the ability to add links to a chart.
2. iCharts - Is a wonderful site/network for creating charts that you can embed into a site.  Also, a user can share charts on social networking sites and browse/save other iCharts from the web.
3. Chartle - A great site for creating online interactive charts.  What makes Chartle so unique and impressive is the ability to create more then your standard graphs such as: venn diagrams, maps, gauges, etc.
4. Hohli - A very user friendly site to use that is similar to Chartle.  A user can create a variety of different types of charts such as: pie, scatter plots, and radar, then embed them into a site.
5. Lucid Chart - A nice site for creating a variety of different charts and diagrams.  Also, it is a very easy site to use w/ a drag-n-drop interface.  Best of all, Lucid Chart has an educational portal which allows chart creation free for education.
6. ChartGo - ChartGo is a neat site for creating charts that's very easy to use.  All a user has to do is fill out the pre-determined sets of data and select the type of chart they want to create.
7. Pretty Graph - A simple site to use to make a wide variety of graphs, such as: line charts, histograms , and more.  Also, a user can embed into a site, share w/ others users via email, or save as template.
8. Diagramly - A cool site for creating diagrams, flow charts, and more that is similar to Lucid Chart. Users of Inspiration should feel right at home w/ this online tool as there are plenty of shapes and clip art to choose from.
9. Cacoo - A great site for creating online charts and diagrams.  A great feature is the ability to collaborate w/ others in real-time while creating a chart via a chat.
10. Lovely Charts - A easy site to use to make very nice looking/polished charts.  While not free, there are three paid versions to choose from, such as: iPad, online, or desktop.

Bonus - Useful Charts - While not a chart creation tool, this site has some of the best looking charts for every subject.  Also, laminated charts can be ordered for the classroom.

Hohli

Holi is a nice site for creating online charts or diagrams. This is done w/ a very easy user interface and allows users to just enter data into a predesigned template. Then a user chooses the type of chart they want to create: bar, line, pie, etc. Best of all a user can save or embed their finished chart into a site/blog.

I highly recommend checking out Holi by clicking here!!

For a more detailed review check out Free Technology 4 Teachers.

Gliffy

Gliffy is a an excellent site for creating amazing looking, flow charts, graph, venn diagrams, etc. This is done through a very nice drag-n-drop interface and is easy to use. Once a chart/graph is done it can then be published online or embedded into a site.



I highly recommend checking out Gliffy by clicking here!!!

For my top 10 sites for brainstorming/mind mapping clicking here.

iCharts

iCharts is a wonderful site for creating online interactive charts. This is done by either creating a chart from scratch or uploading one via Excel, Google Spreadsheet, etc. Once the chart is uploading a user can then customize their chart into how they want it look and then either post it online or embed into a site/blog.

Below is a demo on how to create a chart...

iCharts Video Tuturial: How to Create an Interactive Chart from seymour duncker on Vimeo.

I highly recommend checking out iCharts by clicking here!!!

For similar sites check out ChartGo or Rich Chart Live.

Diagramly

Diagramly is a nice site for creating diagrams or charts similar to Lovely Charts. This is all done w/ a very easy to use drag-n-drop interface and has some really nice clip art to choose from.

I highly recommend checking out Diagramly by clicking here!!



For a more detailed review check out Free Technology 4 Teachers.

Pie Color

Pie Color is a nice site for making colorful looking pie charts very easily!!

Give Pie Color a try by clicking here.



Thanks to Larry Ferlazzo for the tip!!

ChartGo

ChartGo is a site I learned about from Larry Ferlazzo and is one of many for creating online graphs. There are many sites that do the same thing, but if you want something simple w/out all the "bells & whistles" then ChartGo is the place for you.

To get started is simple just click on chart info and enter the data of your graph. After that you can click create graph or go back to the main screen to determine the type of graph you want (by default it is pie). Once the graph is created you have the option to print, save, or link.

What I wish CG did better was allow users to import data such as Excel (or xls). Also, to really make an impact I would've added some subtle flash effects" that other sites such as Widgenie or Rich Chart Live.



Give ChartGo a try by clicking here.