Let’s Talk About .sx

The launch of a new top level domain extension always brings a wealth of opportunities, but sometimes it brings a wealth of questions. This last point is true of .sx domains, and although its origin may seem obvious things are a little less straightforward than that. So if you’re curious about the origin of the .sx extension this infographic from 123-reg.co.uk will answer all the questions you have, and some you didn’t.

How Quick Does Father Christmas Need To Be?

The following is a quirky and fascinating look into the surprising statistics surrounding Santa’s annual journey around the globe to delivery all of his presents. Inspired by a great article by ABC News, Parcel2Go went several steps further and discovered several interesting details regarding Santa’s journey.

The Hungry Traveler Guide to City Breaks

Hotels4U thinks one of the best ways to get to know a place is by sampling the local cuisine. So they’ve put together their Hungry Traveller Guide to City Breaks, the first in a series of infographics that will help you get your foodie bearings in different destinations around the world.

How Much Do Small Businesses Spend on Social Media?

Vertical Response just wrapped up a survey asking almost 500 of their small business customers how much time and money they spend on social media. They asked how many hours small business owners or employees dedicate to various social media activities, from finding and sharing content to blogging, they wanted to know what tasks take the most time, and what platforms small businesses are most active on. They also inquired about marketing and social media budgets, and how much money is spent on tools to manage and analyze social media efforts.

Shedding Light on America’s Homeless Veterans

One of the major challenges facing veterans is homelessness. Of the 636,017 homeless people in the United States, 67,495 are veterans. Veterans are twice as likely to become chronically homeless as other Americans. This is due, in part, to veterans’ heightened risk of unemployment, foreclosure and poverty. Check out this Infographic USC’s Masters in Military Social Work Program from to learn more about this demographic of homeless Americans and how the government and nonprofit organizations are addressing the issue.

History of Christmas Traditions

Across the world, Christmas is celebrated in a multitude of rich and cherished traditions. Their origins are wonderfully varied, emerging out of cultures and beliefs throughout history. This illustrated timeline, brought to you by Balsam Hill, captures the flow of some of the most popular Christmas traditions and figures and traces their simple lineage from St. Nicholas’ humble beginnings to today.

If Children Ran Christmas…

Part of the magic of Christmas is seeing the day through a child’s eyes. So, Santa asked 500 children in the UK aged six to 10 what they would do if they were in charge of Christmas, and what they love about it. Whether they wanted to visit him in his home in Santa’s Lapland, give presents to all children that are poor and hungry or just eat more cheese, the results are sweet, funny and heart-warming.

Maximizing Your Dollars on Cyber Monday

Are you a Black Friday fanatic or bargain hunter that hates the crowd? More and more, consumers are turning to the Internet, mobile apps and e-coupons to stretch holiday dollars. Cyber Monday is the secret for holiday savings — are you in the know? Find out with the following infographic by myhosting.com.