infographic

[ in-foh-graf-ik ]

noun

1. Often infographics. a visual presentation of information in the form of a chart, graph, or other image accompanied by minimal text, intended to give an easily understood overview, often of a complex subject:

   a mass-transit infographic that uses different colors to represent different modes of transportation.

Word History and Origins

Origin of infographic¹

First recorded in 1960–65; info(rmation) + graphic

Example Sentences

If you’re writing a new blog for your website and hyperlink an old infographic on your own domain, this will qualify as an internal link.

From Search Engine Watch

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From ProPublica

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From Search Engine Watch

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From Search Engine Watch

As you can see, this poses an opportunity to use original infographics as a link building tool.

From Search Engine Watch

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From The Daily Beast

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From The Daily Beast

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From The Daily Beast

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From The Daily Beast

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From The Daily Beast