Over the last 5 years, the popularity of infographics in marketing has continued to climb. Thinking of creating one? Read these helpful tips

Visuals have a huge impact in marketing. Not only do they make content more sharable -- 40 times as much -- but they help us retain information.  

When details are paired with an image, we remember 55% more of it.

That can be pulled off with infographics -- the nifty images that visually break down complex statistics. They're customizable, sharable, and they're easier to create than you might think.

Sure, you could hire a professional to create the infographics for you. But if you're restricted by budgets or time, there are some great DIY resources out there for making compelling visuals. 

We scouted the web for some of them -- check them out below. (And for more on how to create an infographic, check out these tips.)...

Modern Marketing
We liked this Modern Marketing Infographic from Hubspot so much we wrote notes on 3 of the graphics key points:

#2 Builds Personalized Connections
#3 Integrates Omnichannel Strategy and Tactics.”
#5 Maximizes Efficiencies Through Technology and Automation

on Curagami: http://www.curagami.com/modern-marketing-infographic/ 

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Think back to your first memory: Can you still see the watermelon pink dress you wore? Do you remember the unique checkered pattern of your father's jacket?

Our memories are often linked to visual and sensory elements, while the words spoken or read can be more hazy. That's because our brains have a high capacity for storing visuals in our long-term memory, while text enters our working memory, which is limited. 

This contributes to why infographics and the inclusion of visual content in online information has been so successful. Readers crave visual breaks from the overload of text-based information that floods our daily browsing and work-related activities. 

NeoMam Studios studied how people process visual information, how visuals affect the way we read, and why graphics are so appealing. Discover the science behind why our brains crave infographics....

What’s even better is to learn how each of these elements should be used with blogging through the use of powerful and engaging infographics. Once you have a good idea on what type of blogger you want to be and how you are going to start scaling up your content and reaching new audiences, then it’s time to set your sights on how having a blog can really change your life and business for the better!

Now let’s take a look at ten unique infographics that will help you get to “All-Star Blogger” status at a faster pace....

Infographics have become the design darling of visual marketing.

It’s no wonder organizations and individuals are taking advantage of them as a communication tool. We’ve scoured the web to compile a collection of 45 inspiring infographics that show what’s possible in this design category. Browse through them to get some ideas for your next project....

The main reason why infographics are so successful is that they transpose written data into a visual representation of the ideas that information contains. Visual data is absorbed much more quickly and easily, which leads to faster understanding. The majority of the population learns best through visual stimuli as shown in research undertaken into Individual learning styles, which is why for advertising companies, such as those involved in ecig marketing, relevant information is delivered in a visually interesting, coherent and direct way.

Wouldn't it be great if creating infographics was just as simple as writing regular ole text-based blog posts? Unfortunately, the reality is that making visual content like this usually takes a lot more time, effort, and let's face it -- skill -- than the written word. 

Usually.But considering the popularity and effectiveness of visual content in marketing today, you can't just afford to throw in the towel. That's why we decided to take all the pain and suffering out of infographic creation. 

Seriously -- don't throw in the towel just yet. You, too, can create professional-looking, high-quality infographics ... quickly! And I'm going to prove it. First things first ...

Data is crucial. However, displaying a chunk of plain data can be monotonous. Infographics visualize plain data and make it visually more appealing. Data turned into infographic has a higher potential to go viral and be effective. While many of us are designers who can design amazing infographs, Infographic Generators can come in handy to Designers and non-designers alike. They can be a time saving resource. So here is a list of 17 fantastic Infographic Generators I compiled together:...

What are the current trends with infographics in 2014?

Infographics have always been around, but the emergence of “Big Data” has caused the display of trends and statistical correlations using “little men” and 3-D pie charts to become more popular than ever. Why? As a society we’ve become inundated with piles of alphanumeric data each day. 

Infographics takes this content and boils it down to essential, understandable visual elements. Additionally, as a content building/content marketing tactic, infographics can provide a break from “dry text,” causing users to  spend more time on the page. But as the novelty of infographics has faded, more and more bad infographics saturate the web landscape.

In order for infographics to be effective, they need to use multiple data points to tell a cohesive story or prove a theory. After some research, I found some interesting trends affecting the infographics space....