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    How to Create an Awesome Infographic [INFOGRAPHIC]

    By Samantha Murphy | Mashable – Mon, Jul 9, 2012

    What better way to show companies how to create an engaging infographic than through outlined steps in the form of an infographic?

    A new infographic by Infographic Labs -- first published by Performancing.com -- of developing a creative way to get the word out about new data.

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    As the amount of information we consume on the Internet grows and attention spans decrease thanks to a bevvy of distractions from email to Facebook, market research firms and other companies are packaging new data in visual ways. In some cases, infographics even go viral.

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    From how to pick color schemes and graphics to approaching layout, this infographic gives you a rundown on how to best get your information out to others.

    What do you think makes for a great infographic? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

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