Visual Guide: How to Utilize NodeXL Importers and Further Functionalities

By Dr. Veronica Espinoza published on zenodo.org

A Practical, Citable Guide for NodeXL Users

Dr. Veronica Espinoza has published a detailed visual guide on Zenodo that walks readers through how to effectively use NodeXL importers and additional functionalities for social network analysis. Hosted on Zenodo and assigned a DOI, this guide is especially valuable for researchers, academics, and analysts who need a reliable and citable reference.

The guide explains how to collect, prepare, and visualize network data from multiple platforms including X (Twitter), Instagram, Reddit, YouTube, Flickr, WhatsApp, and BlueSky. With clear visuals and step-by-step workflows, it helps users move from raw data to meaningful network maps without requiring advanced technical skills.

A Glimpse from the Guide

“This visual guide aims to support NodeXL users in understanding how to work with different importers and data sources, and how to transform collected data into interpretable network visualizations for analysis and reporting.”
— Dr. Veronica Espinoza

Access the Full Guide

The complete guide, including all visuals and workflows, is available as a free PDF on Zenodo and can be cited using its DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.16113104