A CEO’s Guide To Pinterest

Many women love it. Marketers are fascinated by it. It is the fastest growing social media site in the history of such sites. But what is it? We’re talking about Pinterest and although many are flocking to this online pin-board style of site, there are still many who just don’t get it – CEOs being one of those groups of people.

Buying a Franchise Versus Starting Your Own Business

If you’re thinking of starting a small business, you may be considering buying a franchise or going it alone. Each option has its own benefits and drawbacks, from costs to flexibility and more. The following infographic shows you some of those differences, as well the hottest start-up industries and franchises today.

Social Media Optimization Periodic Table

The following is a neat social media optimization (SMO) periodic table from InMotion Hosting. Simply click on the image itself to see the full size version and then see if it does not prove to be a handy resource for your SMO campaigns.

America’s Obsession with Fantasy Football

Fantasy sports continues to grow in the United States, with Fantasy Football scoring as the most popular fantasy sport that people love to play. With the football season well underway, TurboTax.com highlights everything from what your mate may be willing to give up to win to how much fantasy football players are willing to wager.

The Cost of Traffic Congestion

See what causes traffic jams, and how badly they can put a dent in your bank account. Plus, find out when and where traffic congestion most frequently occurs, so you can avoid it when possible. We’re in our cars a lot—sometimes for hours at a time—and there are few things more frustrating than getting stuck, bumper to bumper, in a traffic jam. We try not to think about the time and money that are wasted sitting in traffic, but if you do the math they really add up

How VW Will Conquer the World by 2018

Volkswagen is rapidly becoming one the most popular car brands and manufacturers in automotive history. This cleverly designed infographic is a fun and interesting way to see how much growth Volkswagen has achieved, which subsidiary brands it has purchased and what are their plans for expansion:

Pit Bulls: Myths vs. Facts

Pit bull ownership has been a hotly debated topic in recent years. The pit bull, at one time bred for fighting, has consequently become notorious for vicious attacks, thus encouraging many cities and counties to elect and enforce breed-specific legislation (BSL) that essentially bans pit bulls.

Fundamentals in Web Design Transformation

Web design covers many different skills and disciplines which are used in the creating and maintaining of the websites. Web graphic design, authoring, interface design, inclusion of standardized code and proprietary software, SEO and user experience design are the different areas of web design as you will see in this infographic.

A Snapshot of Entrepreneurship Today

What is the state of entrepreneurship these days? There seems to be a lot of confusion regarding how people are starting their own businesses and if these new ventures are surviving. With all the inflated and often contradictory information going around, The Frugal Entrepreneur has decided to do some research in order to get a true snap shot of entrepreneurial activity today.

How Hack-Friendly Is Your Password?

Maintaining your internet security is imperative in today’s digital era. Over 8 million Americans were victims of identity theft in 2011. In this infographic, Lifelock looks at passwords and how hack-friendly (or not) your particular password might be.