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How to Create Compelling Infographics Easily

Infographics seem to be the next wave of user friendly content. They’re visually interesting. They communicate a thought or message quickly. And they’re easy to share on social networking sites. That makes them excellent viral and social marketing tools.

If you’re new to the world of infographics, rest easy. You don’t need to be a designer to create compelling infographics. With a few steps and user friendly tools you can begin capitalizing on this new content form.

Step #1 Choose Your Tool

There are actually several free and inexpensive tools you can use to create your graphic. Here are a few of the top tools:

* Wordle – Wordle is a graphic tool that makes it easy to create a word cloud. You simply paste your text into their form and click “GO.” Or you can enter a URL and click “Submit.” The results are fun and can be surprising. You can then save the image, print it, randomize it, or save it to a public gallery.

Each time you click on “Randomize” the image changes. You’ll see different fonts, colors and layout.

* Creatly – This software offers an abundance of shapes, templates and diagrams so you can create the infographic you need. You can try a demo version for free. Prices begin at $5 a month.

* Visual.ly – Visual.ly is more of an infographic sharing site. It’s free to use. You can upload your own infographics for others to post on their site. Additionally, you can post existing infographics on your own site. You can also use their software to create your own infographic. You do need a Facebook or Twitter account to register.

These are just a few infographic tools. There are actually dozens to choose from.

Step #2 Plan Your Graphic

Before you start drawing or creating your graphic, plan what you want to accomplish. What is your goal? What is your message? Who is your audience? Remember to keep your graphic simple. You want people to be able to glance at your graphic and understand the message in just a few seconds. Complicated infographics are often overlooked.

Use complimentary colors. While your infographic may be published on many sites, you’ll want it to be visually appealing on your site too. You can brand your graphic a bit by ensuring that it matches your brand, logo and website colors.

Do your research too! You want the data that you present in your graphic to be timely, interesting, and accurate. Make sure your graphic makes a point and draws a conclusion.

Finally, don’t forget to include your URL in your graphic. Ideally, it will be somewhere near the bottom and easy to spot.

Step #3 Create Your Graphic

Have fun with this process. If you’re keeping it simple, you should be able to create your graphic reasonably well. Remember, it’s not about complicated designs or information. Keep it simple and to the point. As with any content, test and track your results. You may find that some information performs better as a graphic while other info may make a better post or article.

Infographics are a hot trend right now. Have fun with them. Experiment and test your audience. You may find this new information format is a new favorite.

Braun Series 7- 790cc Pulsonic Shaver Product Review

Braun Series 7- 790cc Pulsonic Shaver

The Braun Series 7 – 790cc Pulsonic Shaver offers more than 10,000 micro-vibrations per minute, to capture the maximum amount of hairs with every stroke. This offers the smoothest possible shave, with the razor utilizing Gillette Blade Technology and the Braun Series 7 Sensitive Flexing Head. The razor also comes with the Clean & Renew system that cleans, lubricates, dries and charges the shaver automatically, with the touch of a button.

The Fast Clean mode cleans the shaver in 25 seconds, so for those with a busy schedule, this is perfect. The Series 7 shaver head can easily be cleaned under running water. In addition to the numerous features offered by Braun with this shaver, it’s beautiful with elegant silver and chrome. Some of the features it includes are:

• LCD Display
• 1 Hour Charge Time
• Cord or Cordless Operation
• Quick Charge Time of 5 Minutes
• Voltage Adjustment
• 10,000 microvibrations per minute.

Overall, the majority of customers are very satisfied with the way the Braun Series 7 – 790cc Pulsonic Shaver works, most leaving high praise for the machine. A few customers mentioned that while the Pulsonic Shaver worked very well, they didn’t see so much of an improvement in their shave that the price of this shaver was justified. However, most other customers were more than happy to pay for the advanced shave they got with this machine. Based on customer ratings, we’d recommend this razor for all individuals who want a closer shave.

It makes an outstanding Father’s Day, Christmas or birthday gift for the man in your life.
Braun Series 7- 790cc Pulsonic Shaver

Croozer 525 Double Child Bicycle Trailer Product Review

Croozer 525 Double Child Bicycle Trailer

Croozer 525 Double Child Bicycle Trailer (Red/Silver/Grey)

The Croozer 525 Double Child Bicycle Trailer is a versatile and easy-to-use stroller that will convert from a jogging stroller to a bicycle trailer. Attaching to an adult bike through the built-in hitch arm and two-part axle attachment, the Croozer 525 offers a smooth and safe ride. The front and rear bumpers offer protection and the padded five-point harnesses and headrests offer the highest comfort possible. The Croozer 525 folds down easily and stores quickly in the car when it’s time to go home. Other features included with the Croozer 525 double child bicycle trailer include:

• Ultra quick folding system.
• Pivoting stroller wheel.
• Two-in-one weather cover.
• Padded head rest.
• Reflective surfaces/water-resistant fabric.
• Padded handlebar.
• Padded shoulder harness and bucket seat.
• Clear, roll-up front window.

Most of the people who purchased and used the Croozer 525 stroller were pleased with the way it performed for them. Many customers said the screen and rain cover were sturdy and great quality and that there was a great deal of storage room available on the stroller as well. Customers said it folded easily and was versatile as well. A few of the customers who purchased the Croozer 525 double stroller said it wasn’t what they expected, but the majority of individuals were very pleased with the stroller. Overall, based on the reviews and ratings from customers who purchased the stroller, we’d recommend it for new parents, grandparents and anyone else who cares for children often.

Croozer 525 Double Child Bicycle Trailer (Red/Silver/Grey)

GMC Topkick Dual-Suspension Mountain Bike Review

GMC Topkick Dual-Suspension Mountain Bike

GMC Topkick Dual Suspension Mountain Bike Video Review to watch-click on this link

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The GMC Topkick Dual-Suspension Mountain Bike offers the perfect solution for those who want to ride through the city and then veer off onto a mountain trail. With a floating beam suspension frame as well as a Zoom suspension, the ride is smooth and the bike is guaranteed to handle any terrain riders can take it through. The bike features Microshift push shifters that control the Shimano TZ-30GS derailleur.

With a drivetrain boasting an aluminum wheel set and the V-shape rim profile with high-flange alloy hubs, this bike is built to last. Don’t worry about the stopping power because the the GMC mountain bike features front and rear Promax disc brakes. In addition to all of the great features that come with the GMC Topkick 26” mountain bike, the aesthetics are rather pleasing as well. Some of the additional features included are:

• 21-speed
• Full suspension
• Aluminum Frame
• Front and Rear Promax disc brakes
• Microshift Push Shifters/Shimano TZ-30GS derailleur
• Floating beam suspension with Zoom suspension fork

The GMC Topkick bike has consistently high rankings from customers who have bought and used the bike. Those customers appreciate the durability and strength of the mountain bike as well as the handsome look. Customers say that overall, this bike is the best bang for your buck, and they appreciate how it easily goes from city streets to rugged terrain. Customers do say that the bike is a bit heavy, so it’s definitely not a racing bike. Overall, we recommend the bike and feel it’s a great fit for those who are biking for exercise and to enjoy the outdoors.

Buy now:

GMC Topkick Dual-Suspension Mountain Bike

Fun Activities Before the Wedding

Planning pre-wedding activities are a little something extra that’s not required, but certainly fun and entertaining for the guests.

If the bride and groom keep in mind the distance some guests have traveled and keep activities relevant to that level of fatigue, they’re sure to hit on some winning activities.

As you go about planning activities for the wedding, keep in mind other factors as well. Do many people have children with them? Will you provide childcare or will the children be participants in the activities? If you have several guests who are older, or have a disability, perhaps activities can be tailored in a way so that they can participate as well.

Some of the more popular pre-wedding activities include things like a group manicure. All the women in the wedding party or who are close to the bride (and certainly this could include men if they like manicures and want to hang out with the ladies) can head to a nail salon and get their nails done.

This can be relaxing for many women and provide a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of the wedding weekend.

If the men don’t want to go, they might choose to golf or play a game of tennis.

Many brides and grooms choose to provide structured activities for their guests prior to the wedding. If the wedding is on a Saturday night, for example, they might choose to provide a Friday activity, especially if most guests are local to the wedding. You might have a wedding luau. Many times pre-wedding activities center around bachelor and bachelorette parties, but what about a stag party that includes all the members of the brides and grooms families?

You could plan some fun (and appropriate) games and head out to a restaurant for a night of fun and games. Be sure to limit the drinking and carousing as this might not sit well with some family members, and everyone will be way too tired (and hungover?) to really enjoy the wedding the next day.

Here is a fun activity that can be done right before the wedding. Have someone begin a gift basket. The theme of the basket is “advice for the couple” and could be started by the best man or maid of honor. They take the basket to someone else’s house, perhaps an aunt or cousin and leave it on the doorstep. That person adds an item (a book on how to end spousal arguments? Or a CD of romantic music?) and brings the basket to someone else’s house. This activity can begin a week or two before the wedding and everyone should know it is coming around.

The basket can also be circulated the weekend of the wedding, but this will only work if everyone is local and if they know the basket is coming. In this case, it also might be helpful to have someone bring the basket to a house, collect the item and the take the basket to the next location, reducing the need to have each person take the basket to its next location.

Once it’s full, someone can be in charge of putting the basket items together, wrapping it all up to make it look nice and bringing it to the bride and groom. It can be delivered right to the wedding as a gift in and of itself.

You can also have an evening of share home movies, a trivia quiz in which all of the teams are mixed between the two families, or a board game evening.

Whatever activities you choose, be sure to keep in mind the needs of your guests and the limitations of those guests. If some have travelled far, or don’t have a lot of money, you will need to pace yourselves and pay for your guests.

If you want to plan an activity that includes everyone, and you choose golf, but a relative is in a wheelchair or uses a walker, that might not be the best activity to plan.

How to Negotiate a Debt Settlement Yourself

Would you like to negotiate settlements on your debt accounts? You might believe that you have to pay a firm to negotiate a debt settlement for you. However, if you can talk, read, and write, there is nothing they can do for you that you can’t do for yourself.

Follow these important tips if you want to do the negotiating yourself and save some money. With skillful negotiation, it’s possible to get your debt reduced by as much as 75%!

Not paying your debts in full will have serious negative repercussions on your credit report. But keep in mind that continuing to be late with your payments can be just as bad.
It will be more difficult to get additional credit in the future for a while, and the account that you’re settling will be cancelled.
Be sure your negatives don’t outweigh your positives.
As long as you’re making payments, your creditors won’t work with you on a settlement. You’ll need to miss some payments first.
They must think that a settlement is the only way they can get paid.
For example: that you plan on declaring bankruptcy if you can’t reach a compromise (wherein they might not get paid at all)
Just like the used car salesman never gives you his best deal at first, your creditor will hold back initially. Have the patience to wait them out.
You should be able to settle for paying a maximum of 50% of the principal at the time you first started defaulting on your payments.
Don’t ever write a check based on a phone conversation. Be sure everything is in writing and on company letterhead.
Many people have thought they were settling their debt, only to realize that they had been mislead and were merely making a payment that was applied to the original balance.

Settling your debt is something anyone can do; you don’t have to pay thousands of dollars to a debt settlement firm. It may seem nerve wracking, but remember that the person to whom you’re speaking does it all day, every day. If it’s your only option besides bankruptcy, be aggressive and patient.

Be certain to get everything in writing. What is said on the phone means little, unless you can prove it. Follow these tips to get your best deal. You really can do it yourself!

Nice Bachelorette Party Games Part 2

continued from part 1

Bachelorette party games are not only designed to bring fun to the party, but sometimes to help people get to know one another. This might be a good opportunity for the bride’s best friend to get to know the sister of the groom, or for the bride to get close to the groom’s cousin or niece. So an icebreaker game isn’t a bad idea.

This isn’t perhaps the most intellectual icebreaker game, but it will likely help thaw things out early in the evening before you head off to other events.

Play a game called “I never…” and see who takes the most drinks. So the first woman says, “I never…” and completes the sentence. The women who have done the thing the first woman says she’s never done take a drink, or get a point. Then the next woman claims to have “never” done something.

Some suggestions for this game are: “I never …”

*Lied about my age

*Lied about my weight

*Shoplifted

*Got a speeding ticket

*Ran naked through my house

The one with the most points at the end of the game is the winner. If you are playing for drinks, then the one who has the most points will definitely need a designated driver! Or the bathroom. Always be sensible about drinking at your bachelorette party, and make sure if it is taking place the evening before your wedding, that no one gets too exhausted and that it does not spoil the festivities for anyone the following day.

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