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INFOGRAPHIC: Why Content Marketing Matters - (Private Browsing) October 17th, 2011 by Steve Maloney Our friends at BraftoN have put together a great infographic on the importance of content in the world of SEO. It’s an established fact that search engines give preferential ranking to sites with the freshest and most pertinent content, but it’s eye-opening to really dig into how important content really is. As Google Fellow Amit Singhal is quoted as saying, “Our site quality algorithms are aimed at helping people find the ‘high-quality’ sites by reducing the rankings of low-quality content.” That quote alone should make everyone with any kind of Internet presence at all scramble for fresh, high quality content. Here are some other incredibly interesting facts from the infographic that deserve some consideration: Ninety two percent of marketers say that content creation is either “very effective” or “somewhat effective” for SEO. So take a detailed look at the content you are offering on your website. Not sure what to do about your content?

CROWDFUNDING INDUSTRY REPORT (ABRIDGED VERSION): Market Trends, Composition and Crowdfunding Platforms Infographic: Where Do You Access Twitter From Most Often? - Nicholas Jackson - Technology - The Atlantic - (Private Browsing) In a relatively short time, Twitter has grown from a small service used by a handful of early employees to a platform that delivers more than 200 million tweets every single day. I'm on my Twitter account for a majority of the day and access it through Tweetdeck, a client that lives on my desktop. It's been days since I last navigated to the actual Twitter website; I usually only visit when I want to search for a specific user. Infographics are always a bit of a hodgepodge of statistics culled from a variety of sources. More than one-third of those surveyed said that they access Twitter multiple times a day. Check out more Infographics on the Technology Channel.

Crowdfunding in numbers: stats The global edition of our Internet Statistics Compendium saw further expansion this month as the e-commerce chapter grew to accommodate fresh data looking at the rise of crowdfunding. Crowdfunding platforms (CFPs) such as KickStarter, Indiegogo and Sponsume are providing another option for musicians, social enterprises, writers, artists and start-ups to raise capital for their projects. During a month which saw a number of high-profile crowdfunding milestones – including cult musician Amanda Palmer reaching $1m to fund her new record via KickStarter and Indiegogo closing a $15m series A funding round – industry website Crowdsourcing.org have also published a report bringing together data from themselves and Massolution, as well as from 130+ CFPs. CFP numbers grow The emergence of CFPs around the globe is accelerating. The US leads the crowdfunding trend, with 191 CFPs currently based in the country. Crowdfunding revenue growing Funding timeframes vary among CFP categories

30 Top Infographics for Web Developers and Designers from 2010 - (Private Browsing) An infographic or informative illustration gives an informative presentation of different objects with a combination of text and image . This may be in the form of map , chart , blackboard , instructional design or an interactive application. It is intended for the transfer of information , data and expertise . It is used by journalists in news and background articles, financial reports, on public transport as an explanatory picture, and for scientific or educational purposes. Infographics have changed the way “information” is seen by today’s generation. Its no more a scary charts and numbers but a pleasant mixture of text, images, charts, signs etc. Have a look on the examples given below and that will make you more clear about the concept. Advertisement If Web Browsers Were Celebrities To make it easier for you to decide to which browser you relate and which one rocks your world, we give this funny (and not to be taken too seriously) info-graphic! The Evolution of Typography Facebook vs.

Peer to peer companies | The P2P money website Home > Companies There are many platforms and supermarkets that offer peer-to-peer, lending and borrowing services within the UK, including the new Innovative Finance ISA. Zopa was the pioneer in this field, but now there are growing number of others. Below is a summary of the attributes of all peer-to-peer companies within the UK, listed in chronological launch order. Business Model Loan Terms There are a wide range of loan terms available. 1 Interest defined as interest only with capital repaid at end of loan term2 Term defined as capital and interest repaid at end of loan term 3 6 weeks 4 Tracks bank of England base rate Company Size Detailed company loan size are now shown in statistics. Payment Attributes Companies support various payment mechanisms for lenders and borrowers. Lending Types All P2P companies covered on the P2P money website will allow lending by individuals, but some will allow lending by businesses, provided their business isn't money lending. Lending Terms Bad Debts Map

The Inner Structure of Infographics: How to Create, Important Tips and Free Tools | Moto CMS Templates Every day Internet users read a lot of data, look through news-websites and blogs, which are really overwhelmed with up to date information. It’s hard to remember everything important and keep in mind all facts we’ve learned during a day, sometimes some really valuable content is missed. So, how to convey effectively the main message to the readers and how to make them draw attention to your post? As human beings remember better the visual representation of information, than the whole sheet of complete text, the answer is much simpler you might think. Infographic is the best method to present a rich amount of data, explain quickly your main thoughts and show clearly a research. Do you want to have more visits, backlinks and more views of your website? To achieve that just follow these influential tips: It can be in different style formats, such as: Source: Thegeorgereport.com Flow charts infographic is the most complex in terms of designing. Source: Sugarrae.com/ Annotated maps. Visual.ly

Enterprise Finance Guarantee | Policies Issue Many people feel that starting a business is not for them. They are either worried about finding funding and making money, or because they don’t think they have the skills or experience needed. Also, research shows that existing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can be put off growing their business because of: lack of access to finance not being able to recruit people and lacking the right skills in new and existing staff day-to-day cash flow Actions Making the UK an easier place to do business We’re providing funding and programmes to make loans available to more small businesses, including: a scheme with the Bank of England to enable banks and building societies to borrow from them at cheaper rates, so they can then lend to SMEs at lower interest rates setting up an independent British business bank to bring together public and private sector funds, creating more effective finance markets for smaller businesses in the UK We’re providing support and advice to SMEs. Background

5 Unbeatable Types of Infographic + Free Tools to Create Them An infographic (information graphic) has been a very effective way to bait for links and social media votes for ages. Like anything else, it can be done right or wrong (I am sure you have seen dozens of poorly implemented infographics by now and maybe a few really good ones). How to create a good one? The secret is in days (maybe months) of brainstorming. This post lists 5 unbeatable (when done right) types of infographics as well as free tools to help you put your ideas to life – enjoy! 1. As the periodic table hangs in thousands of classrooms all over the world, it has become a visual metaphor and serves now as a template for knowledge presentation in various niches and verticals. Examples: Tools and resources: Here’s a blank periodic table for you to fill out with any info you will be able to collect (quick tip for Photoshop dummies like myself: use the magic wand tool and click inside any cell to select the area inside it to edit it) 2. Tools and resources: 3. 4. 5. Further reading:

Enterprise Finance Guarantee, EFG, DTI Loan Key features Interest rate reduced by 1% as part of the Lloyds Bank Funding for Lending Scheme.Loans from £25,001 to £600,000 over one to 10 years or,Loans from £600,001 to £1,2 million over one to 5 years.Variable or fixed rates* of interest available.Capital repayment holidays may be available. Apply now By phone To discuss loan options for your business, call us on 0800 022 4378 (open 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 1pm Saturday) to speak to one of our relationship managers. Any property given as security which may include your home, may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage or other debts secured on it. All lending is subject to a satisfactory credit assessment and we will need your permission to carry out a credit check on you and your business. You should not apply for an amount that you cannot comfortably afford to repay now and in the future to avoid the possibility of legal action. Features and benefits Further information More information

A Look at the Growing "Work From Home" Phenomenon [INFOGRAPHIC] Working from home is more prevalent and more widely accepted than ever. With 26.2 million teleworkers in the U.S. in 2010, the virtual workforce is expected to grow in coming years. For starters, 56% of senior leaders and hiring managers at Fortune 500 companies believe that the workforce will steadily or greatly increase at their companies, according to a recent survey by WorkSimple. The study findings outline the changing virtual workforce with a number of compelling stats and findings, as seen in the infographic below. Have you noticed an increase in the number of employees at your workplace that work remotely? Every week we post a list of social media and web job opportunities. Vice President - Digital at Edelman PR in Los AngelesSoftware Developer at Hulu in Los Angeles or SeattleAssociate Games Analyst at Arkadium in New York Infographic courtesy GetWorkSimple; thumbnail graphic courtesy iStockphoto/LajosRepasi

Earn Steady Returns - Lending Club Prime Consumer Notes provide steady returns. As of August 14, 2012 every investor with 800 Notes 1 or more purchased directly from Lending Club has experienced a positive return regardless of the timing of investment or the allocation across Note grades. Investors can purchase 800 Prime Consumer Notes for as little as $20,000. A Financial Innovation. Lending Club is a consumer loan origination and investment platform. What are Prime Consumer Notes? Prime Consumer Notes are fixed-income investments that generate monthly cash flow in the form of payments of principal and interest. Quality Borrowers. We approve fewer than 10% of the loan applications, based on stringent credit criteria designed to focus on the most creditworthy borrowers. As of August 14, 2012, the average Lending Club borrower shows the following characteristics: 715 FICO score 14.25% debt-to-income ratio (excluding mortgage) 15 years of credit history $69,274 personal income (top 10% of US population) 2 Average Loan Size: $11,750