What Do Infographics Have to Do With SEO

by pittfall on February 6, 2012

Infographic of InfographicsWhat is an infographic?
An information graphic or infographic (full infographic image here) is a source of data visualization and has become a popular new way of sharing information or research. It is a simplified way to present a complex idea or information through a visual representation.

Simply speaking, infographics are visual analogies.

What is so special about infographics for SEO?
Infographics, like badges, widgets, videos and other elements that have helped us to promote our websites by giving valuable or important information through a picture. This gives marketers leverage to share information and give to other websites to publish, preferably with a link back to the author’s website (yours).

One of the most difficult things to do in SEO is building authority, usually through links to your website. Infographics give you the ability to give something in return for a link as well as an easy way to allow others to share your information and link back to you at the same time.

If you have a great infographic, I would love to see and share your best work. Please feel free to share in the comments below.

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