Internet Infographics

In the past year public Wi-Fi usage has gone up 240%, but the questions we should be asking: do we need to protect ourselves when we use it and how can be keep ourselves secure? A recent survey by the Identity Theft Resource Center in conjunction with Private WiFi indicates that 79% of respondents believe that free wireless can lead to identity theft. The findings are clear: a personal VPN is your best line of defense.

Selecting a web host is one of the most important decisions you will make for your website and more importantly, your business. If your site goes down as a result of an error caused by your web host, you risk losing valuable business. But how do you choose from all of the web hosting companies out there today?

This social media focused infographic displays statistics on the major social media websites that most of us use. It delves into whether businesses are blocking social media access and raises questions as to whether social media has an impact in the workplace.

Canada is a land of quirky facts and contradictions. It produces more food than it consumes and has more doughnut shops per capita than anywhere else. To learn more about this diverse country, check out this infographic.

It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out that online video is BIG business these days…and it’s only getting bigger. When you’re putting it in numbers, forget about hundreds, thousands and even millions…we’re talking BILLIONS. To put it simply, online video is a phenomenon which shows no sign of abating.

Vuclip has recently released its second quarter 2013 Global Video Insights. This quarterly report shines a spotlight on mobile video sharing, how and what people share, the most popular movie trailers, and the most searched for celebrities.

In 1968, Andy Warhol was quoted as saying “In the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes.” YouTube has, by and large, facilitated the realization of this prophecy. Learn more about “YouTube Sensationalism” in this infographic by Hostgator.

What about summer makes this time of year so great? Is it the sunshine? The days by the pool? The warm nights, late parties, or the feeling that it’ll never end? It’s hard to define why we love this season, but as far as summertime goes, Las Vegas must be doing something right. Every year this sunny destination attracts almost 35 million tourists from around the world (9 million of them choosing to visit during the summer months)—and there’s more than one reason.

You can host your website from home, but is it really cheaper and can you really save money? That is a question that is asked all the time from web masters and this handy infographic will let you know why it is not a recommended option.