Infographics

     I had an interesting day of learning what infographics are and how they are used.  I listened to a podcast, read at least three articles, watched tutorials and signed up for three websites that helps you create infographics. I have always thought that infographics were interesting, but never knew the name.  I have to admit that watching the online tutorials made creating an infographic look very simple. 'It wasn't so easy for me when I sat down to do one.  I thought maybe because of the information that I was to present from the article.
     I started with a template from https://piktochart.com/.  Now, this is suppose to be a easy website to use.  Well, I was challenged a little.  I used a template that was already created that which is a suggestion for first time users.  I found an interesting template that I worked with.  I had data and titles put in the template.  I tried to add a chart/graph to the page.  I was confused and had too many options.  So, I stopped there and tried another source.  I later came back to work with the site a little more and start having success, but had already finished my infographic using another source.
     I then went on to try  infogr.am (https://infogr.am/app/#/library).  I was able to create a nice line graph.  When I wanted to add more info I kept getting a message to upgrade to PRO.  Well, I like free things so, I didn't bother to do an upgrade.  This site was easy to use to create an infographic.  I just didn't like that it constantly asked you about upgrade.
     I chose to use easel.ly (https://www.easel.ly/).  I was able to use a simple template to relay the data from the article I read.  My infographic is simple, but I am proud of it as my first.  I felt like I was able to use this like I do Microsoft Word.  There isn't a large selection of pictures or photographs to use unless I upgraded my account.
     Overall, I would use easel.ly or infogr.am to do an infographic.  I used the article 15% of American Adults Have Used Online Dating Sites or Mobile Dating Apps  from Pew Research Center for my information.

My infographic
https://www.easel.ly/create?id=https://s3.amazonaws.com/easel.ly/all_easels/2143197/Onlinedating&key=pri

Citation
Smith, Aaron.  (2016, February 11).  15% of American Adults Have Used Online Dating Sites or Mobile Dating Apps. Pewinternet.org.  Retrieved October 16, 2016 from http://www.pewinternet.org/2016/02/11/15-percent-of-american-adults-have-used-online-dating-sites-or-mobile-dating-apps/.