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The classic Esri Story Maps templates have been deprecated, but ArcGIS StoryMaps is available!
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An introduction to hosting your own classic Esri Story Map
An introduction to hosting your own classic Esri Story Map
You can download the code for any Story Map template from GitHub, host it on your own server, and even customize it.
Owen Evans
Mar 24, 2017
Editing the configuration of a classic Esri Story Map
Editing the configuration of a classic Esri Story Map
Using the ArcGIS Online Assistant to edit a classic story map’s JSON
Owen Evans
Jun 27, 2017
Using classic Esri Story Maps URL parameters
Using classic Esri Story Maps URL parameters
Classic Esri Story Maps template support many helpful URL parameters
Owen Evans
Jul 21, 2017
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Adding custom image carousels to a Map Tour
Adding custom image carousels to a Map Tour
How to create, host, and embed custom image sliders in your Map Tour.
Cooper Thomas
Feb 12, 2019
More fun with styling classic Journal and Series story maps
More fun with styling classic Journal and Series story maps
We’re back with more fun tweaks and styles you can add to your classic story maps to make them your own.
Owen Evans
Oct 1, 2018
Best practices for customizing classic Esri Story Maps
Best practices for customizing classic Esri Story Maps
Follow these guidelines to make sure your customizations are safe
Owen Evans
Jul 24, 2018
Fine-tuning the interactivity of embedded web content in classic Cascade stories
Fine-tuning the interactivity of embedded web content in classic Cascade stories
Web content can be interactive in many ways. For example, you can click on a link to jump to another page, drag a map to move it to another…
Owen Evans
Jul 23, 2018
Trimming videos in your Story Maps
Trimming videos in your Story Maps
Easily specify start and end times for videos
Owen Evans
Jun 29, 2018
More story action button styles for classic stories
More story action button styles for classic stories
Styled buttons are fun way to add flair to your story maps
Owen Evans
Jun 29, 2018
Adding links to sections in Cascade
Adding links to sections in Cascade
You may already know that you can add links to sections of your Story Map in either the Map Journal or Map Series templates. These were…
Adam Pfister
May 30, 2018
Add interactive buttons and customize a classic Series story map
Add interactive buttons and customize a classic Series story map
This article covers a topic related to the classic Esri Story Maps templates. Story authors are encouraged to use the current-generation…
Jennifer Bell
May 18, 2018
Using a Story Map to share code
Using a Story Map to share code
Story maps are great for teaching and instruction.
Owen Evans
May 4, 2018
Change the Color of a Cascade Header
Change the Color of a Cascade Header
Jazz up the header of your story map with a splash of color—or no color at all.
Cooper Thomas
Jan 26, 2018
Navigate Map Journal Sections Using the Main Stage Map
Navigate Map Journal Sections Using the Main Stage Map
Turn your main stage map into an interactive table of contents
Cooper Thomas
Oct 6, 2017
Move or Style the Story Action <BACK button in Map Journal or Map Series
Move or Style the Story Action <BACK button in Map Journal or Map Series
Story Actions are a useful feature of Map Journal and Map Series. They are links that can be configured in the narrative panel that let…
Owen Evans
Aug 25, 2017
Add a Language Switcher to a Cascade Story
Add a Language Switcher to a Cascade Story
A recent post on the ArcGIS blog describes how to publish a story map in multiple languages.
Owen Evans
Aug 24, 2017
Adding Image Hyperlinks to a Cascade
Adding Image Hyperlinks to a Cascade
Use images to create buttons, galleries, and more
Cooper Thomas
Jul 3, 2017
Customize the theme and fonts in Cascade
Customize the theme and fonts in Cascade
The June 2017 release of Story Map Cascade has a new dark theme and font options for the titles and body text in your story.
Owen Evans
Jun 28, 2017
Customizing the geocoders shown in Map Journal, Map Series, and Shortlist
Customizing the geocoders shown in Map Journal, Map Series, and Shortlist
The March 2017 release of Story Maps on ArcGIS Online includes additions and upgrades to map search in Map Series, Map Journal, and…
Owen Evans
Mar 3, 2017
Customizing theme colors in Map Journal and Map Series
Customizing theme colors in Map Journal and Map Series
The March 2017 update to ArcGIS Online includes a new feature called Shared Themes that lets an administrator set a logo and a palette of…
Owen Evans
Mar 3, 2017
Story Maps at the 2017 Esri Partner Conference and DevSummit
Story Maps at the 2017 Esri Partner Conference and DevSummit
While we’re putting the finishing touches on a software release this week, the Story Maps Team is also preparing to see many of you in Palm…
Owen Evans
Feb 27, 2017
Dynamically Load a Mobile-Optimized Version of your Story Map
Dynamically Load a Mobile-Optimized Version of your Story Map
Want readers using small mobile devices to see a different version of your story map? Here’s how.
Cooper Thomas
Feb 8, 2017
Custom Forms in the Story Map Crowdsource Beta
Custom Forms in the Story Map Crowdsource Beta
In June we released the Story Map Crowdsource as a new beta template in our platform of apps. As a beta, we know that it is not fully…
Stephen Sylvia
Nov 29, 2016
Map Journal Customizations — Part 2: Basemap Switch Button
Map Journal Customizations — Part 2: Basemap Switch Button
Hey everybody, my name is Tim and I love coding! By day I am a E911 GIS Analyst and by night I try to teach myself coding. When I code, I…
Tim Witt
Jun 21, 2016
Map Journal Customizations — Part 1: Adding Audio to a Section
Map Journal Customizations — Part 1: Adding Audio to a Section
Hey everybody, my name is Tim and I love coding! By day I am a E911 GIS Analyst and by night I try to teach myself coding. When I code, I…
Tim Witt
Jun 17, 2016
Adding Data-Driven Text to a Story Map
Adding Data-Driven Text to a Story Map
Hi there, I’m James, guest-posting on the Story Maps Developer’s blog. At Esri, I work with nonprofits and international organizations, and…
James Tedrick
May 16, 2016
A simple way to host videos for classic Esri Story Maps
A simple way to host videos for classic Esri Story Maps
This article covers a topic related to the classic Esri Story Maps templates. Story authors are encouraged to use the current-generation…
Owen Evans
Apr 26, 2016
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