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Classic Story Maps, previously known as ESRI Story Maps, is a digital map-making tool that allows you to create 2D or 3D custom maps for digital storytelling. You can add text, photos, and videos to create an interactive narrative that’s easy to publish and share.
Classic Story Maps is part of ArcGIS Online, so you’ll need to create an ArcGIS account before you can create a story map. You’ll want to make sure you create a public account as it’s free and allows you to create and share basic maps. By creating an ArcGIS Online account, the maps you make will be hosted securely by ArcGIS online.
Create an ArcGIS Account – You can sign up for a free, public ArcGIS account by following this link
How to Make a Story Map – ArcGIS’s guide to getting started with Classic Story Maps
The Five Principles of Effective Storytelling – A useful resource for how to structure your Story Map
ESRI Training Courses – ESRI offers a wide variety of training courses on Classic StoryMaps
Mastering StoryMaps Builder – Helpful tips to make working in StoryMaps easier
