If you live by your lists, from groceries to important school assignments, then these web tools will be invaluable for you. No matter if you need help creating, editing, organizing, or just maintaining your lists, these tools offer a way to get what you need accomplished. With tools for simple to-do lists, lists of websites, task managers, organizing ideas, and lists available on your mobile phone, you’re sure to find some great tools to help you manage every kind of list in your life.

Creating Lists

If you need help creating lists, storing lists, or you just want to share some lists, then these tools will help you out.

1. Google Sets. Google Labs offers to generate lists for you based on words that you supply. Choose from a short list of 15 or less words and a long list.
2. FlexLists. If you want to create a database, use FlexLists to keep your list organized. You can also import or export these lists, monitor through RSS, and integrated into websites.
3. Lists of Bests. Create a list that stays on this site and you can check of items, share and compare with others, and more.
4. ListAfterList. Create a list that goes public on this site. You can also search for lists and add your knowledge to a wiki list.
5. zenlists. Whether you want to create a recipe list, a music list, or personal goals, this web-based tool will help you create and manage your lists.
6. Listingly. This tool helps you create lists, allows you to share them or keep them private, pull them up on your computer or your phone, or print them out.
7. iPrioritize. Create lists, then drag tasks up or down the list to organize and check off as you complete them. You can access you lists via RSS, email, and phone.

To-Do Lists

These tools will help you manage and edit your to-do lists online so you will stay on top of all our classes or projects.

8. Zirr.us. This to-do list embraces the popular cloud concept and organizes your tasks in the familiar cloud formation, with higher priority tasks in larger fonts and lower priority tasks in smaller fonts.
9. Remember the Milk. This popular to-do list keeps your tasks organized, reminds you when something is due, and integrates into Google Calendar.
10. Ta-da Lists. Sign up quickly and be using this simple online to-do list for an easy way to create a fast web-based list.
11. My 50. This tool will help you keep focused on your life goals by managing your list of places to go, things to do, and anything else you want to do.
12. 43 Things. Publish your to-do list to the community and keep yourself accountable for getting your tasks finished with 43 Things.
13. MyTodos.With a calendar interface, add to-do items to your list, share with others, drag and drop to keep your tasks organized.
14. Bla-bla List. Use this tool for a simple to-do list that you can email to yourself or update others via RSS feed.
15. HassleMe. Let this app know how often you want to be hassled and what you need to do, and you’ll receive an email reminder about your task.
16. Toodledo. Not only can you keep a to-do list here, but Toodledo offers a feature that analyzes your dates, priorities, and time estimates to create a schedule for you to ensure everything gets done.
17. bitBomb. Set up reminders from your to-do list that will come to your mobile phone as a text message with this tool.
18. todopub.com. Create your to-do list, then access it from your computer, mobile, or iPhone. You can also get text messages or emails from your list.
19. NowDoThis. This to-do list stays hidden–except for the next thing on your list. Edit your list so that your priorities are at the top, and this list will only give you one task at a time.
20. Joe’s Goals. This simple chart allows you to input your goals or tasks, then you check off each you complete daily.

Website Lists

If you enjoy web browsing as a hobby or use Internet research for your online classes, then you have probably used bookmarking sites to help you organize your favorite sites or to keep track of sites you reference. These tools will help you keep your websites in order and allow you to edit and remix them as you see fit.

21. Del.icio.us. This popular site allows you to save favorite websites, organize by tags, add notes to yourself that you can also share with others, and browse other peoples’ bookmarks to find similar content.
22. Reddit. Not only can you bookmark your favorite sites here, but you can also see what others think of popular sites that they rate. Best-rated sites are at the top of the list.
23. Digg. Organize your favorite sites and then give your opinion about whether or not you like certain sites.
24. StumbleUpon. StumbleUpon creates lists of sites that meet your selected criteria, and you can choose to bookmark these or not.
25. Snip!t. Snip sections of webpages you want to remember, make notes on them, and add them to your bookmarks.
26. Clipmarks. With this bookmarking tool you can select a portion of a webpage and save it.
27. Fleck. Keep all your bookmarks in one place and share with friends. You can also use Lite–which provides shortened urls for sharing on Twitter.
28. Digital Notes. Download this software to access social bookmarking where you and your friends can discuss websites on a shared note.
29. iFaves. Organize your favorite sites by most-visited or tags you assign so that you never lose track of bookmarks again.
30. Furl. Not only can you bookmark and share with others, this tool also allows you to create new lists like shopping lists and more.
31. PurpleBunny. Bookmark, add comments, share with others, and even discuss web sites with this tool.

Taking Notes

Use these tools to take notes to help create your lists, then edit and organize your notes and lists.

32. Notezz!. Just create a password and user name and you are ready to keep all your notes in one place without any complicated features with this simple note-taking tool.
33. Diigo. Highlight passages on web pages, add sticky notes, and share with friends with this tool that is accessible through both your PC and iPhone.
34. WebNotes. Highlight text and attach notes to web pages, create notes in folders, and even share your notes with others.
35. MyStickies. This Firefox add-on allows you to add sticky notes to web pages and organize them with tags as well as search, sort, and edit them.
36. AyeNotes. Create and use your own shorthand, then when you are typing notes, they are automatically converted to full text.
37. Stickies. Create virtual sticky notes on your computer desktop with this tool. Just like real stickies, they stay there until you remove them, but unlike the real thing, these can be iconified, remind you of tasks, and even emailed.
38. Jotcloud. Similar to Stickies, but with fewer functions, you can write down your notes on virtual stickies with this tool that is completely web-based.
39. PinNotes. This sticky note tool allows for adding pictures, time and date, and more right into your notes.
40. notebook G. Whether you are taking meeting notes, creating a shopping list, or managing your recipes, this web-based tool helps you keep everything together and organized.
41. Notefish. Save web content on Notefish notes, then organize and share your notes as you like.
42. Ubikuo. Store public and private notes on this web-based tool that allows you to access anywhere you have Internet–even on your phone.
43. Evernote. This note-taking tool is a powerhouse and allows you to record your notes by taking a photo with your phone, typing in text, or clipping information from the Internet, and you can use it on your desktop or your phone.

Task Managers

If your lists require input from a variety of sources and you need to be able to stay on top of progress, assign to others, or schedule tasks, then these task managers are the tools for you.

44. Voo2do. Not only can you create to-do lists here, you can also assign priorities, group into projects, assign and publish, and make notes on your progress for each.
45. HiTask. This web-based task management app provides for easy scheduling, organizing, assigning, and sharing of tasks.
46. Nozbe. Get things done with this application that allows you to keep to-do lists, manage projects and tasks, get reminders, share with others, and even access from your mobile phone.
47. TreePad Lite. This personal database provides a place for you to store notes, emails, texts, links, and more in an easy-to-organize and accessible format.
48. Todoist. With a simple interface, integration with Gmail, mobile access, and a built-in calendar, your tasks will be easily managed with Todoist.
49. mecanbe. Set goals, tasks, have performance evaluations, measure progress, and get support if you aren’t already part of a group with this tool that helps you organize and achieve your goals.
50. Midnight Inbox. Based on the GTD philosophy, this task manager helps you organize email, files, tasks, calendars, and notes all in one place.
51. TaskComplete. Organize task lists, calendars, schedule meetings, and collaborate with team members with this web-based task manager.
52. Tasks Jr.. This web-based task manager allows you to organize and prioritize your personal and professional projects with hierarchical organization.
53. Enleiten. Organize and collaborate on tasks and projects with this tool. There is a free version as well as upgrade versions for a fee.
54. task*pad.jp. Enter your tasks along with a time to get them completed and you will get a "success" or "failure" and can even see a history of your achievements.

Organizing Ideas

If you need help keeping your ideas organized, these tools will do that as well as help you get started on projects or collaborate with classmates.

55. Tinderbox. Store and organize your notes with this tool, then post on your blog for sharing with others.
56. Kayuda. Whether you want to record your own thoughts or are trying to organize a brainstorming session at work, Kayuda helps you get everything together.
57. FreeMind. This mind-mapping software helps you keep track of projects, organize research, brainstorm, or just keep up with random bits of knowledge that you want to keep in one place.
58. VUE. Created at Tufts University, this mind mapping tool is designed to help those specifically for teaching, learning, and research.
59. WiseMapping. Create free mind maps with this tool, then share yours or browse other people’s mind maps.
60. bubble.us. Start brainstorming with this simple online tool that creates bubbles and connects your ideas.
61. Mindomo. This web-based mind mapping tool will have you organized and thinking clearly.
62. Gliffy. Create flowcharts for a project or use this tool to help organize your ideas and steps to complete your projects.
63. Mapul. Easily create organic-looking mind maps with this tool.
64. View Your Mind. This tool allows you to create and edit maps which make your thoughts visible.
65. MindManager 8. A combination mind-mapping tool and task manager, MindManager 8 will have you creating, organizing, and never losing track of all your ideas.

Contact Management

Keeping lists of clients or business associates is important for professionals. These tools will ensure you never misplace a valuable contact again.

66. Tabber. Combine all your online accounts and contacts with Tabber, where you can keep tabs on everyone with ease.
67. Plaxo. This web-based service not only helps you organize your contacts, but stay in touch with them as well.
68. Highrise. Highrise offers a centralized way to manage contacts and share with others if you are in a corporate setting and is an excellent option for those with hundreds of contacts.
69. Online Contact Management. Store and manage your contact information in one place with this web-based solution available for a fee.
70. Keepm. Store contacts online, then share, import, and export them as you need with this free service.
71. WebAsyst. This online contacts manager allows you to organize, collaborate, and even sell online.
72. FunClient. This free online service is simple and easy to use. Manage customer contacts, track activities, and collaborate with others.
73. BatchBook. Perfect for small businesses, this tool allows you to make lists of contacts, organize, make to-do lists, create reports and important lists, and much more. Free for one user or budget-friendly pricing for additional users.

Collaboration Tools

Keeping track and managing your own personal list can be difficult, but throwing in an entire team or office can make the task seem impossible. These tools make collaboration a breeze.

74. Backpack. Backpack allows for easy collaboration with features such as shared to-do lists, announcements, calendars, files, and even centralized discussions.
75. Basecamp. Share files, track time, schedule milestones, assign projects, make to-do lists and more. Basecamp makes project collaboration an easy process.
76. ThinkFold. ThinkFold allows groups to create interactive, real-time outlines without confusion.
77. iLeonardo. iLeonardo is a social network that allows you to collaborate on research with friends or others who happen to be working on the same subject you are.
78. LooseStitch. This tool that helps facilitate brainstorming and working together by creating outlines, sharing ideas with others, and keeping all your changes together.
79. Famundo. Families and organizations alike will find Famundo useful to share calendars, to-do lists, shopping lists, photos, and communicate.
80. Thinkfree. This free services include document creation and sharing, file access and sharing, collaboration with classmates, blogging, and iPhone access. Other services are available for a fee.
81. MeetWithApproval. Whether you want to plan a virtual meeting or organize a face-to-face meeting, using this planner to create a smooth process.
82. writewith. For writing projects, this tool keeps everyone together with shared documents and tasks, discussions, and more.
83. Thinkature. Collaborate, organize your thoughts and research, and prepare your paper or project with this tool.
84. ProBoards. Create a discussion board easily and quickly so you can collaborate. You can also post your discussion for others to access as well.
85. KonoLive. No matter if you are collaborating with colleagues on an important assignment or with friends while planning a birthday bash, you can all create and share activities and lists, get updates and notifications, and find out status on your projects.

RSS Readers

If your list of favorite blogs has become a headache to keep up with, then using an RSS Reader will help you. RSS readers will send you updates automatically as well as allow you to organize and share your favorite blogs. Here are some great online readers to help you manage your blog list.

86. Google Reader. Not only will Google Reader send all your blogs to one place, you can organize them by categories you select, star favorites, and share with other Google Reader friends.
87. Bloglines. Bloglines was one of the first readers available and offers easy-to-read blog posts from your selected list of subscribed blogs.
88. NewsGator. Get free RSS readers here that are available for both desktop and mobile phones.
89. NewsAlloy. If you want a free way to get all your news and special interest blogs delivered to you, this tool also allows you to organize by folders and channels.
90. MySyndicaat. Get your news delivered to you or directly to your website with this tool.
91. Feeds 2.0. Sign up for a beta account and get free feeds that can be organized and even provides a tag cloud for your current posts.
92. Fwiki. Fwiki is a feed management system that allows you to receive your favorite feeds, then use your feeds to create "Oceans of News" that you can use on your website or blog.
93. FeedShow. Get your blogs delivered with this reader and you can also organize by folders, convert to PDF, or print.
94. Fastladder. For those of you with an astounding number of feeds coming into your reader, this option is for you. Experience no slow-down and use shortcuts to manage your blog list.
95. Pageflakes. Pageflakes allows you to customize your homepage with apps, including a reader that you can access each time you open your browser.
96. Netvibes. Another personalized start page, Netvibes also allows RSS feeds by simply creating a "module" with the feed url you want.

Mobile Lists

If you need to be able to access your lists from your phone, check out these tools to help you keep on track.

97. Motask. This mobile to-do list manager is simple to use with the ability to add tasks, edit, and delete them from your phone.
98. pTasks. Use this task manager on your mobile or get it through Facebook.
99. CheckOff. Use this tool for your iPhone to manage recurring lists, manage multiple lists, and even organize lists by days of the week.
100. Round To It. This iPhone app allows you to create lists and is packed with tons of features to make the lists user-friendly.
101. Habits. iPhone users who are also GTD fans will love this tool that helps you create good habits by reminding you of how often you should be doing them based on the criteria you enter.
102. reQall. Use voice, email, IM, or text messaging to create lists of things you don’t want to forget, then retrieve and even share your lists with others.
103. iPhonedItIn. Despite the name, any phone can use this tool which allows you to create a list, recall it, edit it or share it.

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