Anatomy of a Modern Web Page: How 40% Content Became 100% Distraction

Modern web pages have become increasingly bloated. Here is a visual analysis that examines how today’s websites allocate bandwidth and screen space, the impact that clutter has on usability, cognitive load, and accessibility.

The Attention Economy: Where Your Time Actually Goes

This infographic explores how the modern “attention economy” consumes our daily time by analyzing where our focus is directed amidst constant digital stimulation. It breaks down how different screen activities and social media platforms compete for our limited attention.

What’s Actually Inside a Data Center?

This infographic shows how complex elements work together as a single unit to power “the cloud.” It breaks down the physical architecture of a modern data center, illustrating the core systems that keep digital services running continuously.

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How Phone Calls Reduce Loneliness in Seniors

Recent research shows the risks of loneliness in seniors and the power of a simple phone call to reduce depression. The data is a sobering reminder of the cost of distancing ourselves from our older loved ones as 1 in 3 adults who are 50 or older report feeling isolated.

Who Is the Most Evil Disney Villain of All Time?

Often, lists like “the most evil” or “most heroic” are entirely vibes-based assessments. PixlParade actually applied metrics to the topic, and the results are fascinating. Each villain was scored on a rubric with weighted points for evil deeds.

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2012 Web Security Year in Review

This infographic from the folks at Symantec gives a rundown of some of the main cyber security threats that occurred throughout 2012.

The True Cost of College

The True Cost of College

How much is the average American spending on higher education? More than you might expect. This infographic by Varsity Tutors goes beyond tuition and offers a comprehensive breakdown of the real costs of college, as well as what goes into financing a degree, including the realities of student loan debt.

The Power Of SMS Marketing

SlickText.com has just released their first infographic entitled “The Power of SMS Marketing”. The statistics shown here really help to explain why SMS marketing has grown so fast in popularity over the past few years. if you’re not familiar with SMS marketing, it’s a newer marketing method by which businesses and organizations send highly targeted, opt-in text marketing messages to their audience.

Free Parking Fallacies

Free parking isn’t exactly “free.” There is a high cost and we all pay for it in one way or another. The market value of America’s parking is over $310 billion and very little of that is ever collected directly. MyParkingSign has collected data from leading parking experts and it’s own sales to put together an infographic better explaining how the issues in America’s free parking problems.

Cold Wives Tales

The weather in the UK is a fickle thing – it can snow in April and it can rain all summer (2012 being the wettest year on record). In fact the weather is the most popular topic of Brits – apart from drinking tea. This infographic from Everest has 20 handy tips for keeping your house warm and saving money on energy bills all year round.

Monolingual VS Bilingual

Is it better to speak one language or two – or even several? Find out where you stand in the following infographic from Technovate Translations. Bilinguals lead the way in international business, creativity, problem-solving, and in some cases even health. But monolinguals do have that larger vocabulary and faster retrieval, which can give them the advantage in a time crunch.

Why You Should Care Where Your Diamond Comes From

Why do so many couples care where their diamonds come from? Maybe the best answer to that question is that many diamonds are tainted by bloodshed and violence. But the ethical problems facing the diamond industry run deep, and are more varied than some people realize. In too many ways, diamond mining contributes to the exploitation of people and the environment.

TECH R US – Technology Development Stages for Kids

These days, children are getting their hands on mobile devices at a younger age every day. According to a new study, kids are ditching their nondigital toys by age three and turning their attention to smartphones and tablets. In fact, data shows that five-year-olds are using computers on a routine basis, and grade schoolers are getting mobile phones earlier each year, as well as joining multiple social networks. So, when is the right age to introduce children to technology?

2012 Web Security Year in Review

This infographic from the folks at Symantec gives a rundown of some of the main cyber security threats that occurred throughout 2012.

The True Cost of College

The True Cost of College

How much is the average American spending on higher education? More than you might expect. This infographic by Varsity Tutors goes beyond tuition and offers a comprehensive breakdown of the real costs of college, as well as what goes into financing a degree, including the realities of student loan debt.

The Power Of SMS Marketing

SlickText.com has just released their first infographic entitled “The Power of SMS Marketing”. The statistics shown here really help to explain why SMS marketing has grown so fast in popularity over the past few years. if you’re not familiar with SMS marketing, it’s a newer marketing method by which businesses and organizations send highly targeted, opt-in text marketing messages to their audience.

Free Parking Fallacies

Free parking isn’t exactly “free.” There is a high cost and we all pay for it in one way or another. The market value of America’s parking is over $310 billion and very little of that is ever collected directly. MyParkingSign has collected data from leading parking experts and it’s own sales to put together an infographic better explaining how the issues in America’s free parking problems.

Cold Wives Tales

The weather in the UK is a fickle thing – it can snow in April and it can rain all summer (2012 being the wettest year on record). In fact the weather is the most popular topic of Brits – apart from drinking tea. This infographic from Everest has 20 handy tips for keeping your house warm and saving money on energy bills all year round.

Monolingual VS Bilingual

Is it better to speak one language or two – or even several? Find out where you stand in the following infographic from Technovate Translations. Bilinguals lead the way in international business, creativity, problem-solving, and in some cases even health. But monolinguals do have that larger vocabulary and faster retrieval, which can give them the advantage in a time crunch.

Why You Should Care Where Your Diamond Comes From

Why do so many couples care where their diamonds come from? Maybe the best answer to that question is that many diamonds are tainted by bloodshed and violence. But the ethical problems facing the diamond industry run deep, and are more varied than some people realize. In too many ways, diamond mining contributes to the exploitation of people and the environment.

TECH R US – Technology Development Stages for Kids

These days, children are getting their hands on mobile devices at a younger age every day. According to a new study, kids are ditching their nondigital toys by age three and turning their attention to smartphones and tablets. In fact, data shows that five-year-olds are using computers on a routine basis, and grade schoolers are getting mobile phones earlier each year, as well as joining multiple social networks. So, when is the right age to introduce children to technology?