Do you use infographics to promote your business? If not, it might be time to give them a try. Infographics "are graphic visual representations of information, data or knowledge intended to present complex information quickly and clearly." These eye-catching, dynamic and easy-to-understand visual aids can convey more information to your clients or potential customers faster than hundreds or even thousands of written words in an article or blog. More and more business owners are utilizing infographics in their online and print marketing. Let's face it, people are inundated with social media posts and direct mail every day. How many seconds do you get to make an impression? Make your message stand out with an attention-grabbing infographic.

Not sure where to start? Creating infographics does not have to be a daunting task. In fact, online tools such as Piktochart make it a snap to design (and share) beautiful, professional-looking graphics with only a few clicks in a matter of minutes. Their easy-to-use infographic editor guides even the least confident "designers" through its simple 3-step process.

Step 1: Pick Your Template

Select from the library of pre-designed templates (they even offer a blank one if you're feeling particularly creative). With more than 400 templates available in 100 different themes, there is a great option for every topic or occasion.

Step 2: Customize Your Canvas

The fully customizable templates allow you to drag and drop ready-to-use graphics or your own images that have been uploaded. To display statistical data, simply enter the information into the spreadsheet tool, and instantly create maps and charts to help readers to visualize your message.

Step 3: Share Your Infographic

Now that you have created a beautiful and informational graphic, you'll want to share it! With the touch of a button, download your infographic to use in a presentation, mailer or report; post it to the web or send it via e-mail.

To get started, just visit www.piktochart.com. After you register for a free account, you will have access to all of the features of the basic plan at no cost. For a monthly (or annual) fee, you can enjoy Lite and Pro versions that offer unlimited access to templates, increased image upload space and higher image download resolution.