StoryMaps with ArcStory Map

ArcGIS Story Maps is a story teller that lets you use maps, text, and other multimedia.  Navigate to https://storymaps.arcgis.com/ and create an account. There is a good overview here.

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Your dashboard is called Stories. Click on Start a Story to get started.

The way this works in comparison to StoryMapJs is similar to the comparison between Sutori and TimelineJS. You have a lot more control, but have to do more work to structure it.

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  • Add a title and descriptive text.
  • Upload an image or video. It will automatically darken a portion of the image/video so that the text shows. You can adjust this if needed.
  • As soon as you do things, you see them happen, which is also nice.

Adding Content

  • Click the + button to add content to your story. There are a lot of options of things to add.
  • Adding a Map will open up ExpressMaps where you can create your map. These are usually simple maps that you can draw on. To make complex maps you need a paid account with ArcGis and then you can load your maps into the StoryMap.
    • Search for the place you want on your map using the search box in the upper right.
    • Click the Add to Map button.
    • On the left hand column you can add an image and description.
  • You can add a Slideshow if you want an interactive.
  • You can add paragraphs of text to tell your story.
  • A sidecar is a text box with media next to it. You can select from a map, image or video and you can add multiple pages that the user can move through.
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You can flip them to the left or right

You can add multiple sidecar pages in one section and select a fade or slow fade between them.

Editing Your Story

  • You can re-order pieces of your story by grabbing them by the icon with the six dots at the upper left and dragging them where you want them.
  • You can delete pieces by clicking on them and then selecting the trash can icon,

Minor Customization

  • Click the Design tab to make some overall changes to the StoryMap.
  • You can change the way the cover looks.
  • You can select from four themes.
  • To change more, you need to have a paid account.

Embedding Your Story on a WordPress Site

To embed your story on your WordPress Site:

  • Click on the link icon at the top of the screen to copy the URL for your StoryMap
  • Open the page you want to embed the StoryMap on, and click on the Text View (not the default Visual editor)
  • Paste your URL. Now copy this code and replace the highlighted URL with your URL. Make sure that you keep the quote marks as shown below. 
  • <iframe width="800px" height="800px" src="https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/c10f1596870e4e788d3f687935bfd1ae"></iframe>
  • Click back on the Visual Tab to see that it worked.
  • Click the Preview Button to see how it looks on the site. 

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