What I was looking for is to build my story map, by uploading a spreadsheet, which I learned. Then I wanted to be able to click on a individual location and be allowed to upload a photo direct, without having to create additional files or folders. I also wanted have individuals contribute photos to locations. I also have a personal website that already holds photos, with a url, just I am not completely sure how that works. I simply want to make the map, create a story map, allow contributors, edit inside a popup box, like adding the photo. Which story map, is the tool I need and not complicated. I already tried 2, not sure which ones, because with frustration, deleted them, and they were not easy for me to work with. Advice please
Have you tried the ShortList storymap template. That should solve your problem because it provides you the opportunity to customize your story map with pictures and a webmap. But you would need to arrange your data to mactch the excel template. you can follow the steps below. I got it from Esri support though i am still working on my own story map because i need it to populate data dynamically from my SDE database