MAC URISA 2016

ESRI Story Maps are a versatile way to communicate, educate, and tell a story. This presentation examines techniques for planning and execution to better ensure a successful Story Map deployment, and highlights a particular case study of a custom deployment. Technical items and strategies pertaining to the general uses and requirements for Story Maps are reviewed, enabling users to better understand what powers and configures their Story Map. Helpful resources within GitHub and ESRI documentation are highlighted in order to allow users to avoid potential pitfalls in Story Map deployment. The presentation reviews the components of the Story Map Shortlist application in order to better understand important considerations when performing a customized deployment. Focused on is the implementation of the Sussex County Four Seasons of Agriculture Story Map. This Story Map Shortlist was customized and deployed to work with ESRI Maps for Office, which can remove hurdles, reduce maintenance time, and empower non-GIS personnel to maintain and augment Story Maps. This example should help users think about how they can integrate data, web maps, and Story Map applications in an efficient manner that maximizes value.