The word may have been coined in 2005, but the concept has been applied in various ways for quite some time now and we now have several different types of social commerce that are very well developed and flourishing as business models on the Internet. In this infographic, take a look at the rise of social commerce and why it is influencing how people shop online.
The second season premiere of A&E’s hit show, Storage Wars, attracted a whopping 5.1 million viewers—the most in A&E history at the time. Since the creation of the show, auction participation has gone up, average bids on units have increased, and storage facilities have become more auction-friendly. All across the country, people are itching for the chance to win big like the stars of Storage Wars do each week on the show.
The practice and study of origami involve various topics relevant to the mathematical field, but you don’t need to be any expert to fold some towels in a nice and different way. Terrys Fabrics shows us how in the following infographic.
Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that primarily affects the external lining of the lung (the pleura) and the lining of the lower digestive tract. It is almost always fatal with most of those affected usually dying within twelve months of diagnosis. Asbestos is responsible for causing the vast majority of Mesothelioma cases in Great Britain.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that about sixty percent of start-ups survive up to three years in the competitive world of business, and only thirty-five percent will make it past their 10th year. When it comes to start-up internet businesses, the failure rate is said to be even higher, with a few studies reporting failure rates as high as ninety percent. Some internet-based businesses even fail as quickly as within the first 120 days of operation.
Summer is the high season for the travel and tourism industry and this infographic reveals the top summer destinations, comparisons between business and leisure travel percentages from the past 3 quarters, and much more. These travel trends show great insight into the where and why people are traveling this quarter, information that can be crucial to any marketing program.
Do you know when a pinch of salt can be taken as an insult? Or why marigolds should never be given to your host? If you are intending to travel, you need to check out this infographic and avoid these unpleasant faux pas.
Choosing a career in healthcare often stems from the desire to care for people. Statistics from the Unison survey titled “Patient and Nursing Care at Breaking Point” suggest that those employed within what is often coined as the ‘Caring’ profession, are struggling to find the time to provide the decent patient care that attracted them to the vocation in the first place. The implications of this are far reaching, with worries regarding medical negligence at the forefront of many health care professionals’ minds.
The eCommerce landscape is rapidly changing. Cue Commerce has created the following “eCommerce Today” infographic which is full of stats and tips in relation to ecommerce websites,integration, and marketing.
Online love connections are supported by research as an estimated one in three Americans meet their spouses online. Further research suggests that online relationships lead to more satisfying marriages and fewer divorces than traditional, offline venues. A recent infographic by ChristianLove.com highlights the growing trend of romance via the web.
