Infographic: Can Tech Review Sites Be Trusted?

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The design of this infographic is clean and easy to follow. It makes fairly good use of data viz where applicable (with the exception of the stats in the “Consumer Reviews vs. Expert Reviews” section, which rely on text only) and stays with a consistent color palette and style throughout.

The inclusion of several distinct sections breaks up the information into easily digestible chunks, and allows the author to explain many facets of the trustworthiness of review sites. The tips at the end are especially helpful to help viewers distinguish what reviews can be trusted.

In all I’d give this infographic a B+. Clean design and clear section breaks make it engaging without being overwhelming, and it tells a fairly linear story spanning from “What is a technology review site?” to tips on choosing a reliable source. I’d just be aware of text chunks and utilizing data visualization to its greatest advantage throughout, to ensure the viewer doesn’t skip over important info.