Rise of the INFOGRAPHICS

How cool are these things?  I see them online, in catalogs and on social media.  They have gained massive popularity.  An Infographic is a graphic designed to visualize content.  It adds pictures, graphics and text to show relationships and describe an idea.


But how easy are they to make?  You do not need to be a graphic designer to create one.  You need an idea and content.  There are many easy to use websites with templates that make this very easy to create.  Just search "make a free infographic".


Tips for creating an info graphic:
- Simple
- Creative Packing a Punch
- Minimal Text and High Impact
- Easily Sharable


Read more about the tips visit: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jonathan-long/why-your-business-should-_b_4192309.html


Check out the ag census infographics: http://www.agcensus.usda.gov/Partners/Infographics/

Bitcoins - I don't get it

I have heard a lot about Bitcoins recently and I still don't get it.  Bitcoins are digital currency with no physical existence.  They only exist as a digital code on the internet. They were created in 2009 but received a spike last year in value from less than $20 in January of 2013 to $266.  So what is it?  A Bitcoin is a form of money built on the internet and not controlled by any person, group, company or government.  The currency can be transferred directly from one entity to another directly with no fees.  All reports say that Bitcoins will not be going away and only gain popularity in the marketplace.  Definitely something to keep an eye on.