TIMELINE+TOOLS

[|xTimeline]

 * Accounts are needed.
 * Can add text, images, links, and flash elements (ex: videos) with HTML code.
 * Can view either in list or timeline view.
 * May not be as "pretty" as the others, but very functional and easy to use!

[|OurStory]

 * Accounts are needed.
 * Collaborative space - can invite others to work on timeline with you.
 * Timelines are called "Stories". Click "Add Story" to add new events.
 * Can add text, photos, and videos to your events.
 * Can choose between several different colored themes.
 * Can write an introduction to your "Story" that appears on the page with your timeline.
 * Would be great to use instead of journalling, reflecting on paper, or even "traditional" blogging.

= [|Dipity] =


 * Create interactive timeline widgets with videos, pictures, text and updates from many different sources.
 * An account is needed to create and save timelines.
 * Add "Topics" to create new timelines.
 * Interact with your events in 4 different views: timeline, flipbook, list and map.
 * Add new events with text, images, videos, location and/or links with just the click of a button.
 * You can also import different sources of info: RSS feeds, Twitter, YouTube, blogs, and more.
 * You can customize the background, the time span, and more.
 * Use embed code to put on your website.

[|Capzles]

 * Create beautifully animated slideshow timelines with a variety of elements.
 * Allows for events to be text (they call it blog), photo, and/or video.
 * You can upload music to play as a soundtrack as the "show" plays.
 * You can select the background image that is displayed.
 * Can be used for timelines, slideshows, or digital storytelling.
 * Great scroll presentation for accessing events.

[|TimeGlider]

 * Accounts are needed.
 * Very nice interface and its easy to use.
 * Can add text, links, and images to each event.
 * Can import RSS feeds, Flickr photos or Wikipedia entries by year instantly.
 * Can completely customize the color scheme and what viewers see when in preview mode

=[|Timetoast]=
 * Accounts are needed.
 * Very easy to use and user-friendly interface.
 * Can add text, links, and images to each event.
 * Can leave comments on timelines.
 * Can customize background color when you get the embed code.