The Easy Way to Create Your Own Infographics

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Wondering how you can get in on the infographic craze and create your own snazzy infographics to share?

I promised to share with you how I created the “Why Should You Join the Ultimate Blog Challenge?” infographic I shared on my blog over the weekend.

So here it is. No photoshop. No stock photography sites.

Enter Piktochart.

Piktochart, take a bow.

Your turn — get your free account here: http://piktochart.com

Or check out the awesome deal AppSumo is offering on a one year premium account here (deal’s only got a couple of hours left on 6/18/2012): http://www.appsumo.com/~ZD-Ra/

Have you created any infographics (with or without Piktochart)?  I’d love to see them!  Please share in the comments!

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    1. Flora Morris Brown, Ph.D.
      Twitter: florabrown
      says:

      Michelle,

      You are awesome, awesome, awesome. You find the coolest stuff for us.

      Did I mention that you are awesome?

      Thanks again.
      Flora Morris Brown, Ph.D. recently posted… How to Get Your Book Published: A Video from Danny InyMy Profile

    2. Kimberly ~ Gypsy
      Twitter: bloggingwgypsy
      says:

      Thank you for sharing this awesome tool!! I cannot wait to play around with it. Will be using your UBC infographic on my blog this week! Cannot wait for July 1st — I already have half the month planned! Consistency is KEY!!! :)
      Kimberly ~ Gypsy recently posted… It’s the End of the World as We Know It! And I FEEL FINE!My Profile

    3. Flora Morris Brown, Ph.D.
      Twitter: florabrown
      says:

      Hi Michelle,

      I just had fun creating my first infographic. Check it out
      http://coloryourlifepublished.com/publishing/10-new-rules-of-publishing-2
      Flora Morris Brown, Ph.D. recently posted… 10 New Rules of PublishingMy Profile

    4. Tor Constantino, MBA
      Twitter: torcon
      says:

      FANTASTIC!!!! I’m stoked for my Piktochart subscription….thanks for the video instruction as well!!!
      Tor Constantino, MBA recently posted… Our Due Date is Here…just not the babyMy Profile

    5. Tor Constantino, MBA
      Twitter: torcon
      says:

      BTW, how did you videotape your screen and audio? That’s a super cool tool – whatever it is!
      Tor Constantino, MBA recently posted… Our Due Date is Here…just not the babyMy Profile

    6. Leanne Chesser
      Twitter: leannechesser
      says:

      Awesome tool! I was just thinking this past week that I was going to have to research some easy ways to create infographics. Now I don’t have to. I just need to play with this :). Thanks for this post, Michelle!
      Leanne Chesser recently posted… How to Quickly Generate 50 Blog Post IdeasMy Profile

    7. Kate
      Twitter: littledomain
      says:

      Thanks for this Michelle! This is a great tool for us, I had no idea it existed!

    8. Debra Jason
      Twitter: mktgcopywriter
      says:

      When I saw the Blog Challenge infographic I wondered if you were using Piktochart. I had just peeked at it briefly after Adela Rubio created her own infographic with it.

      Haven’t used it yet, but am looking forward to coming up with something creative to give it a whirl.
      You’re always one of the first to find cool tools like this.
      Thanks :) ~Debra
      Debra Jason recently posted… Is Your Copywriter Nosey?My Profile

    9. Nadine Fawell
      Twitter: yogawithnadine
      says:

      I agree with everyone else – Michelle, you are amaze balls!

      I can’t wait to use this handy tool. I did actually hack an inforgraphic without it the other day.

      http://nadinefawell.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/handstandscorpion-infographic.png

    10. Aasma
      Twitter: rancorinfotech
      says:

      I was keep wondering how someone come up with any amazing infographic. But now I know how can I come up with one. :D
      Aasma recently posted… Inventory, CRM, CMS, Small Business Management Software Solutions Delhi, India | Rancor InfotechMy Profile

    11. Jules
      Twitter: totalbounty
      says:

      Never thought there’s an easier way (not using photoshop) to create infographic. wow! That’s just pure fun! Thanks for sharing. – Jules
      Jules recently posted… WordPress Beauty Themes for SaleMy Profile

    12. Sarah Smith says:

      Thanks so much for the share! I have been looking for simple ways to create infographics!
      Sarah Smith recently posted… Help Buying a ForeclosureMy Profile

    13. Swapan Kumar says:

      First very thanks to you Michelle. I just visited your website FIRST time. I was searching many times to create inforgraphic. Here is got What I was looking for. I saw here many good & informative blogs here.

      Thanks, I’ll be regular visit your sites to gain more info.
      Swapan Kumar recently posted… SEO Master Expert Facebook VisualizationMy Profile

    14. Michelle Mahoney
      Twitter: AmethystMahoney
      says:

      I wish this would work for me. First it died in Firefox several times. I wasn’t able to change anything. Then I tried it in Internet Explorer, and after uploading just one picture (which I had shrunk using PhotoShop), it said I had reached my picture upload limit and wouldn’t let me do anything else.

      I would love for this to work, but I have no idea why it hates me.
      Michelle Mahoney recently posted… Want to Kill Your Business? Use These 5 WordsMy Profile

    15. Adalia John
      Twitter: adaliaj
      says:

      Great tool, I haven’t used it yet but I saw @florabrown and @torcon infographic, so cool. Now I have another important toy to play with. My granddaughter is not going to like this.

      Thanks Michelle
      Adalia John recently posted… Can a Single Story Define Who You are?My Profile

    16. Padmavani says:

      Appreciate your generosity in sharing information on the tool. I now know about Piktochart and Screenr. Plan to use both soon. Thank you!
      Padmavani recently posted… ireach strategy for young minds (Self Management and Introduction to Business Management, Leadership and Strategy Fundamentals)My Profile

    17. Shelley Webb
      Twitter: ShelleyWebbCSO
      says:

      I LOVE infographics – great for Pinterest too!

      Thanks so much for sharing, Michelle!

      Shelley
      Shelley Webb recently posted… Facebook Groups – The Best Part of Facebook?My Profile

    18. Lisa
      Twitter: lisaselow
      says:

      It’s great in principle, but not working for me on my Mac. Hmm….grr….It freezes up and won’t let me type in text. Maybe i’ll upgrade to PRO or try *gulp* on my PC :) Me so wants to do it though. Me tried.
      Lisa recently posted… Your Answers Questioned (A Different Type of FAQ)My Profile

    19. Patricia
      Twitter: pamcgoldrick
      says:

      Michelle, so glad you walked us through the infographic link here. Ready to give it a try!

    20. Patricia
      Twitter: pamcgoldrick
      says:

      Also, great to read about the ultimate blog challenge! Thanks!

    21. Patricia
      Twitter: pamcgoldrick
      says:

      Thanks for posting such useful information, Michelle!
      Patricia recently posted… LAVENDER & LAUNCHESMy Profile

    22. Great stuff you share with us. I was think to make a infographic, this will surely helps me a lot to create my own infographic.

    23. Nicole Bandes
      Twitter: theyoucoach
      says:

      Thanks Michelle,

      I was convinced I was not going to delve into infographics until something like this came along. I just didn’t want the headache of assembling them in Photoshop. I completed my first in about an hour as well. Part of the challenge is coming up with just the right content without getting too wordy (a challenge for us writers)!
      Nicole Bandes recently posted… Why it’s Not Your Fault You Need a Life CoachMy Profile

    24. Monick Halm
      Twitter: thereikicoach
      says:

      That’s so awesome! Thanks for sharing this!

    25. Susan Joy Schleef
      Twitter: SusanJoySchleef
      says:

      I purchased this last weekend and am looking forward to playing with it. But just wanted to let you know that they seem to have one of those “always on sale” things going on. When I bought on June 30, it said the discount price of $49 was only good for another 8 hours. Today (7/3) it shows the discount price of $49 but nothing about the sale expiring at a particular date or time.

    26. Lydia Brown
      Twitter: lydiajbronw
      says:

      Thank you Michelle I have been scratching my head and pulling my hair trying to figure out a way to do infographics. You rock!
      Lydia Brown recently posted… Do You Really Want To Hit Rock BottomMy Profile

    27. Julie Geigle
      Twitter: juliegeigle
      says:

      This looks amazing Michele, do you know of an user-friendly program for creating banners? Thanks!!
      Julie Geigle recently posted… Distractions in Your LifeMy Profile

    28. Nadira Jamal
      Twitter: NadiraJamal
      says:

      SO USEFUL! Thanks!

      I don’t know if this counts as an infographic, but I made a pseudo-venn diagram explaining how “belly dance” and “middle eastern dance” intersect.
      http://www.taktaba.com/2011/06/psuedo-venn-diagram/

      (This will probably make very little sense to non-belly dancers, but I’m really proud of it!)
      Nadira Jamal recently posted… Un-TravelingMy Profile

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