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Why Is My Internet So Slow?
The occasional network slowdown is the bane of every internet user. If your connection lags on a regular basis, though, you may have a more serious problem.
The Simple Guide to Business Blogging
You have a business and a blog… but what should you write about? How do you actually get people to notice? This step-by-step guide from Simply Business has you covered. The interactive graphic takes business bloggers through the entire process:
IMDB’s Top 250 Movie Map
Are you a massive movie buff? Then you probably know where some of your favorite movies have been filmed. Each film has their own iconic locations and every city around the world can be remembered for the movies that were made there. The following interactive map showcases IMDB’s top 250 movies.
How Many People in Your State Commute by Bike?
Curious to how many people actually commute by bike in your area? The folks at BikeGuard created the following infographic which looks at the 731,268 people who commute on bikes across America and breaks down statistics by state.
WordPress Guide for Small Business
Want to starting blogging for your small business but don’t know where to start? With a variety of blogging platforms available it’s super easy to get started. The interactive roadmap is filled with articles, videos, and blog posts that take small business bloggers step-by-step though the creation process
Concealed Carry Licenses
The Second amendment gives Americans the right to bear arms. But not many folks choose to walk around carrying a rifle, which is why 49 states have passed laws allowing citizens to carry a concealed weapon (CCW). This law makes it perfectly legal to have a handgun in your pocket, purse, holstered to your belt or ankle.
Hiring Your First Employee
You’re a small business owner who is expanding. Congratulations. Growing your small business is a long and sometimes never-ending journey. Each journey begins with a single step and to help small business owners out there the UK based firm, Simply Business, has put together this easy to use, step-by-step guide on Hiring Your First Employee. [...]
Google AdWords: The Small Business Guide
Paid search does not have to be handled by an expensive SEO agency. Take control of you PPC campaign for your small business by using this step-by-step guide to Google Adwords from the professionals at Simply Business.
The Best British Restaurants For Less Than You Think
Foodies rejoice. Eating well in the UK doesn’t always have to cost an arm and a leg. The travel by train experts at The Trainline created this extensive list of British restaurants that are all Michelin Star Rated for the UK local or the traveling foodie.
Productivity Guide
Like most professionals, I strive to be more productive, but a never ending inbox of emails and too many meetings seem to be working against me. The team at Simply Business understands the desire to increase productivity and put together this interactive graphic which looks at several key areas where we could all use help.
What Speed Do You Read?
A good book is hard to put down. But how long would it take you to read an entire classic from front to back. Take this test from Stapes and find out for yourself. If you’re enjoying it on an eReader you eventually have to break and recharge, this interactive graphic also will show you how long you can use your favorite eReader before your battery runs out?
Italian Wine Pairing 101
Italy has been making wine for over 2800 years and is the largest wine producing country in the world. Italian wine is often named after the region or town where the grapes are grown – which can become confusing. This easy to use interactive infographic from Charming Sardinia shows exactly which Italian wine to pair with your food or vice versa.
Blood Diamonds On The High Street
In 2003 the United Nations introduced the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) to certify that diamonds are conflict free. The KPCS defines conflict diamonds as those which are funding rebel armies in areas of conflict. One flaw in the process is that it does not recognize governments who are committing acts of violence in their own country.
Digital Britain vs Digital Europe
How fast is your internet? Is it just fast enough? Or is it the FASTEST? By 2015 the UK has the lofty goal of having the fastest broadband network in Europe. A plan set in motion in 2010 has the UK on track to have 90% of all businesses and homes running superfast broadband by 2015, and minimum of 2 Mbps for everyone else.
