The Cost of Coffee in the US and Worldwide

From a morning energy jolt to an afternoon pick-me-up, the worldwide “coffee culture” has become a lucrative enterprise for both top-tier corporations (think Starbucks) and small neighborhood haunts. For consumers, though, indulging that daily caffeine fix continues to rise in cost as the demand for java increases.

Comparing Airbnb vs Hotel Rates Around the World

Here’s an infographic that compares the rates in 22 major cities in the US, Canada and Europe, as well as Australia. Some surprising findings include, in Paris, Berlin and Madrid, hotels are almost double the price of Airbnbs, in Barcelona, Airbnbs are 81% more expensive than hotels, and in the US, cities like Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles and Seattle have much lower rates on Airbnb ($80 cheaper in some cases) but in the south, hotels are actually less expensive on average.

Technological Innovations in Criminal Justice

When first introduced as a criminal investigation tactic in the early 1900’s, the concept of fingerprinting to identify criminals and prior offenses, was revolutionary. It is still a common practice used to service the analysis of the crime scene, today. Advancements in scientific technology play a critical role in improving the process of criminal justice investigation.

40 Supernatural Hacks to Build the Best Checkout Process

Are you suffering from High Shopping Cart Abandonment Rate because of a poor checkout process? Here is an infographic from TruConversion that reveals 40 easy ways to build the best checkout process and lower shopping. A thoughtfully designed checkout process can radically improve conversions.

Know Your Role: When to Use Sway and PowerPoint

Microsoft Sway is an app that lets you create storyboards with web content. It’s been considered a more user-friendly substitute for PowerPoint thanks to its accessibility and importing features. Some even lauded it as Microsoft’s response to complaints thrown at the long-standing presentation aid. In this infographic, SlideGenius looks at when to use Sway versus PowerPoint.

The Ultimate Guide: Whistleblower 101

Whistleblowing or reporting fraud is protected and encouraged by the U.S. government in the False Claims Act. This Whistleblower Guide infographic shows the different types of fraud committed and how much money can be lost or recovered in those cases.

The Biggest Headaches in Federal IT for 2016

Since 2006, 87 million sensitive and private records have been exposed through data breaches of federal networks. Preventing cybercrime, securing cloud solutions, incorporating advanced authentication and preventing DDoS attacks are among the top concerns for Federal IT executives in 2016.

How NOT To Do Social Media Automation

When you begin to sound like a robot on platforms meant to be social, it doesn’t take your followers long to take notice. The negative impact can be very harmful to your brand. So, how to avoid social media automation mistakes? By including a human touch on these varied platforms.

10 Tips to Improve Web Form Design to Boost Conversions

The success rate of a website forms is usually determined by the number of conversions relative to the visitors viewing the form and the amount of time that it takes an average user to fill it out.But users mostly find website forms boring and really resent filling them out. Here are a few user experience tips you can use to expedite your web conversion rate through optimizing your forms.