Infographics: A Great New Website Tool

WHAT ARE INFO GRAPHICS?

INFOGRAPHISC is any text that uses graphics to enhance the meaning and appeal of the text. 

Wikipedia defines infographics as graphic visual representations of information, data or knowledge intended to present complex information quickly and clearly.

Why does it work?

People love looking at pictures, instead of all text.

It is a fact, using pictures can help people learn quicker and retain information better.

Infographics works because most people get bored when there is too much text. This is why Pinterest works so well.

 

Infographics is link worthy, it is easily controlled by you, and it is versatile.

There are 3 parts to a great infographic

Content

Text statistics time frame and references

Visual

Colors, graphics and icons

Knowledge

Facts, conclusions and overall summary of the message being presented

There are two levels of info graphics

          One level

Basic infographic may contain 1 or 2 sub-parts

 Two levels

This infographic is more detailed and has more supporting facts

 How to create an infographic in steps

 Think of the text or idea you want to present, then think of the graphics and icons that could help you get your point across or enhance the text

Pick a topic or idea

Create a flow chart 

Pick a color scheme

Choose your graphics

Research and use reliable resources

Provide facts and your conclusion 

This post could have been much more engaging with a few info-graphics thrown in.