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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The Rise of the Slacktivist

Slacktivist, a term coined by Dwight Ozard and Fred Clark in 1995, simply means “doing something in support of an issue or cause that requires minimal personal effort.” But, is there any value in slacktivism? Can 500,000 people on Twitter actually change something? Or is hitting the streets and protesting the only real way to cause social change? Sortable takes a look at the rise of slacktivism, and the power this movement has.

McDonalds: Who’s Lovin’ It?

This infographic depicts interesting facts about McDonald’s food in order to raise awareness of increasing rates of obesity among adults and children. Additionally, the Infographic incorporates social media to draw the line between customer satisfaction reviews on social networks and information found on McDonalds’ corporate website.

The Cost of Bad Buy/Sell Decisions

Ask 10 people what investing means, and chances are they’ll all say “growing your money.” Yet despite popular Hollywood portrayal of how investing works, research shows that most of us still try to time the market, typically resulting in buying high and selling low. In this infographic, Jemstep examines why many of our buy/sell decisions are wrong, the damage it does to our portfolios, and a better way to invest for maximum returns over the long run.

Why You Should Take A Holiday

Eleven percent of people in the UK have taken fewer holidays recently due to fears about their work and the economic situation. But not taking a break can take a toll on your health, piling on stress and tension with little relief. The following infographic from Confused.com breaks down how people are getting away, and why they should do it more often.

Dating In A Virtual World

This new infographic from Free Dating explores how dating in a virtual world means creating your optimal identity, where who you are online becomes you, and ‘I love you’ doesn’t always mean forever.

The Social and Economic Impact of the New York Auto Show

When it started in 1900, the New York International Auto Show was North America’s first auto show. Now, it’s also the most attended, with more than a million visitors per year packing in to see the latest and greatest in automotive technology and culture. What exactly does it take to pull off something so huge? This infographic illustrates the social and economic impact of the event.

Should You Hire or Contract Your Marketing Department?

Determining the right marketing needs for your organization requires a balance of different considerations: size, cost, and tacit industry knowledge. This is why it is often a difficult decision for marketing execs to find the precise solution for their department. This handy chart from Mavenlink will help you to decide whether to hire in-house or contract out.

What Your Wallet Says About You

What is a wallet? New technologies are making this question more difficult to answer every day. A recent American Express study reveals how U.S. consumers choose to pay for everyday things and how they feel about some of the new forms of payment in this infographic entitled, “What Your Wallet Says About You.”

The UEFA Euro Championship

In anticipation of the Euro 2012, the year’s biggest football (soccer) tournament, here’s a look at some of its most interesting numbers. Spanning the entire history of the tournament as well as the upcoming Euro 2012, they present statistics and facts about stadium venues, attendances, top goal scorers, fastest goals scored, sportsbook odds and trends and numerous other trivia.

The Most Expensive Liquids

Most people are unaware of the actual cost of printer ink. Did you know that you can buy 982 cartons of milk with the price of a gallon of printer ink? This infographic from Clickinks compares the cost of a gallon of printer ink to the cost of other common liquids.

The Rise of the Slacktivist

Slacktivist, a term coined by Dwight Ozard and Fred Clark in 1995, simply means “doing something in support of an issue or cause that requires minimal personal effort.” But, is there any value in slacktivism? Can 500,000 people on Twitter actually change something? Or is hitting the streets and protesting the only real way to cause social change? Sortable takes a look at the rise of slacktivism, and the power this movement has.

McDonalds: Who’s Lovin’ It?

This infographic depicts interesting facts about McDonald’s food in order to raise awareness of increasing rates of obesity among adults and children. Additionally, the Infographic incorporates social media to draw the line between customer satisfaction reviews on social networks and information found on McDonalds’ corporate website.

The Cost of Bad Buy/Sell Decisions

Ask 10 people what investing means, and chances are they’ll all say “growing your money.” Yet despite popular Hollywood portrayal of how investing works, research shows that most of us still try to time the market, typically resulting in buying high and selling low. In this infographic, Jemstep examines why many of our buy/sell decisions are wrong, the damage it does to our portfolios, and a better way to invest for maximum returns over the long run.

Why You Should Take A Holiday

Eleven percent of people in the UK have taken fewer holidays recently due to fears about their work and the economic situation. But not taking a break can take a toll on your health, piling on stress and tension with little relief. The following infographic from Confused.com breaks down how people are getting away, and why they should do it more often.

Dating In A Virtual World

This new infographic from Free Dating explores how dating in a virtual world means creating your optimal identity, where who you are online becomes you, and ‘I love you’ doesn’t always mean forever.

The Social and Economic Impact of the New York Auto Show

When it started in 1900, the New York International Auto Show was North America’s first auto show. Now, it’s also the most attended, with more than a million visitors per year packing in to see the latest and greatest in automotive technology and culture. What exactly does it take to pull off something so huge? This infographic illustrates the social and economic impact of the event.

Should You Hire or Contract Your Marketing Department?

Determining the right marketing needs for your organization requires a balance of different considerations: size, cost, and tacit industry knowledge. This is why it is often a difficult decision for marketing execs to find the precise solution for their department. This handy chart from Mavenlink will help you to decide whether to hire in-house or contract out.

What Your Wallet Says About You

What is a wallet? New technologies are making this question more difficult to answer every day. A recent American Express study reveals how U.S. consumers choose to pay for everyday things and how they feel about some of the new forms of payment in this infographic entitled, “What Your Wallet Says About You.”

The UEFA Euro Championship

In anticipation of the Euro 2012, the year’s biggest football (soccer) tournament, here’s a look at some of its most interesting numbers. Spanning the entire history of the tournament as well as the upcoming Euro 2012, they present statistics and facts about stadium venues, attendances, top goal scorers, fastest goals scored, sportsbook odds and trends and numerous other trivia.

The Most Expensive Liquids

Most people are unaware of the actual cost of printer ink. Did you know that you can buy 982 cartons of milk with the price of a gallon of printer ink? This infographic from Clickinks compares the cost of a gallon of printer ink to the cost of other common liquids.