Mat Siltala (Author's Website)

Founder of Avalaunch Media, @Matt_Siltala specializes in Social Media, Viral Marketing, Branding & SEO and is a regular Search Industry Speaker.

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How Smartphones Are Saving Lives

How Smartphones Are Saving Lives

May 15, 2013 | By | Add a Comment

As the years go by, technology improves all the more, for example from making life easier to making life safer. Check out the following infographic by Cupertino Phone which illustrates how smartphones, such as the iPhone, are saving lives.

The Perfect Gift For Any Type of Mom

The Perfect Gift For Any Type of Mom

May 9, 2013 | By | Add a Comment

Looking for the perfect gift for Mother’s day 2013 can be a daunting task. What gift is special enough to give to the person who has always cared for and loved you? We have created this gift guide to identify the perfect gift for any type of mother. Whether she enjoys tending to her garden, cozying with a book by the fire, or hosting small get-togethers, Buyer at Large has identified the perfect gift for her. Take a look at our Mother’s Day gift guide and see what gifts fit your mom’s personality.

10 Reasons Why You’ll Be Buried Alive

10 Reasons Why You’ll Be Buried Alive

April 23, 2013 | By | Add a Comment

Producing more trash than any other country in the world, America throws away more than 500 billion pounds of trash per year, with each person throwing a stunning 4.4 pounds of trash away per day. Did you know that 1 plastic bottle takes 700 years to begin composting? Read on to discover more shocking facts in the “10 Reasons Why You’ll be Buried Alive” infographic from KirbyBuilt.

Ultimate Guide to Monitoring Your Online Reputation

Ultimate Guide to Monitoring Your Online Reputation

February 7, 2013 | By | Add a Comment

Monitoring your online reputation can be a tricky endeavor. I mean, not only does one have to worry about search results but what about the countless social media properties, review sites and even blogs? It is a task that can get overwhelming very quickly.

Outlandish Reasons Men Shave

Outlandish Reasons Men Shave

November 13, 2012 | By | Add a Comment

Ahhh, facial hair … something that is near and dear to me. This graphic from The Art of Shaving made me laugh, but it also made me appreciate my wife even that much more for loving it and not making me shave. I just am not sure what I would do without facial hair. I thought it being the month of November (Movember) it would be appropriate to share this graphic here.

Do You Have What It Takes To Be In The Secret Service?

Do You Have What It Takes To Be In The Secret Service?

November 8, 2012 | By | Add a Comment

With the Presidential race over I thought this would be interesting to share. Do you have what it takes to watch over the President of the United States? This is a great flow-chart that can help you answer just that. This is a pretty amazing graphic brought to us by the awesome folks over at Tactical Gear.

How Much Data is in the Cloud

How Much Data is in the Cloud

June 19, 2012 | By | Add a Comment

From the page: With the majority of mid-sized businesses either already using cloud-based technologies or planning to make the move soon IT spending on cloud computing has grown by 25% in the last 5 years. With both the businesses using and the business creating cloud computing technology increases investment in just that there’s no reason to think it will do anything but grow.

Tips to Avoid The Summer Slide

Tips to Avoid The Summer Slide

May 29, 2012 | By | Add a Comment

There are some pretty good tips here for helping your kids avoid the summer slide. One of the reasons I like my kids going to a more year round school year is for this very reason, but if any of your kids are out for a full 3 months or more? You will want to check this graphic out for tips to avoid that summer slide.

Where Does Your State Stand In Regards To Stand Your Ground Law?

Where Does Your State Stand In Regards To Stand Your Ground Law?

May 29, 2012 | By | Add a Comment

This infographic breaks down exactly what the Stand Your Ground Gun Laws include, such as where different states fall with regards to adoption of these laws, and some additional stats related to firearm related violence.

America’s Obsession With Lawsuits

America’s Obsession With Lawsuits

April 30, 2012 | By | Add a Comment

This infographic takes a closer look at America’s obsession with lawsuits presented by eLocalLawyers.

Visual History and Evolution of the Handgun

Visual History and Evolution of the Handgun

April 30, 2012 | By | Add a Comment

The graphic posted over on the Gun Vault today showing us the “Evolution of the Handgun” is pretty amazing. I just love the visual history that is shown here. I hope all other gun lovers enjoy this post about as much as I did.

How Twitter Fits Into The Marketing Funnel

How Twitter Fits Into The Marketing Funnel

April 17, 2012 | By | Add a Comment

Twitter is awesome. I love Twitter and am one of its earliest adopters, but where does it fit into the grand marketing picture? This infographic by Comparz does a great job of illustrating exactly where it fits in, at least as far as business is concerned.

States With the Largest Number of Speeding Tickets

States With the Largest Number of Speeding Tickets

April 12, 2012 | By | Add a Comment

I came across this awesome graphic breaking down the States where people get the most speeding tickets. Glad I don’t live in Texas, but Arizona is quite high on the list. Great graphic from I gotta drive – an online drivers education company.

Amazing Aquariums by CityPASS

Amazing Aquariums by CityPASS

April 10, 2012 | By | Add a Comment

The oceans of the world are teeming with life, and there’s no better way to get a glimpse of it all than by going to an aquarium. With hundreds of thousands of animals spread across thousands of different species, aquariums are a great way to learn more about aquatic life.