I am an information addict. The problem is that I have a hard time keeping up with everything. Jott is one of those web tools that I use that helps me keep things straight.

Jott bills itself as "mobile note taking and hands-free messaging." You begin by creating a free Jott account, and then tie in your phone numbers and email addresses (any you would like to use with the service, that is). Once that's done, you simply call the toll-free Jott # to send yourself (or someone in your address book) a message. When you call in, it recognizes who you are based on the phone numbers you have set-up in your account and then politely asks, "Who would you like to Jott?" You can say "self" or the name of the person from your address book, and then leave a message. Jott takes your message, transcribes it into text & emails it back to you (or to the person you designated). Incredibly simple, but incredibly powerful!


[Jott - Home]

Jott keeps a record of every message you have sent to yourself or others in your account on their website. It allows you organize, edit, forward, etc. any text transcript, as well as re-listen to your original audio message.


[Jott - All Messages]


[Jott - Individual Message]

Any time you receive an message via email, or a message is sent to someone in your address book, the Jott, links to the audio, the ability to set reminders, forward, etc. are all provided, as well as a link to your Jott profile.


[Jott - Email]

I mainly use Jott when I'm driving to/from work and remember something I need to take note of - an idea for an article, something to buy at the store, a meeting I need to schedule in my calendar, etc. Jott makes it quick & easy to capture those thoughts.

The possibilities of using the service beyond this, though, are numerous. Basically any online service which uses email as a trigger can be incorporated. Twitter/Facebook updates, blog entries, etc. can all be set up with some finagling to work with Jott.

Check it out at Jott.com!