Latest Contributions by MollyZurn

The ArcGIS Online website has the latest functionality and enhancements. For this reason, the What's new help topic only contains information about the latest update. But for those who want a quick reminder of what we released when, here's an archive of past announcements. For fun, we've included a 2009 video showing the original ArcGIS Online website. Enjoy. Previous what's new announcements February 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 - 2012 A look back at the 2009 ArcGIS Online website In 2009 ArcGIS Online expanded from a map library to a website for sharing and collaboration. Step into the Esri Holistic Lab circa 2009 for a demo of the original ArcGIS Online website.  ... View more

In 2009 ArcGIS Online expanded from a map library to a website for sharing and collaboration. Step into the Esri Holistic Lab circa 2009 for a demo of the original ArcGIS Online website.  ... View more

Use the resources below to learn concepts, best practices, and tips for sharing your content in ArcGIS Online.   Group basics   Share a map   Start with Story Maps   Share views of your data See how groups bring together content and people. Share a map that stands out as authoritative. Create web apps that combine maps with multimedia and text. Explore an example of sharing data through hosted feature layer views.     Use tags effectively   Add value to your GIS   Put your best thumbnail forward     Tips for viral apps Review best practices for tagging your content. Understand how sharing and collaboration improve the value of your GIS. See how creating custom thumbnails helps your content stand out. Follow guidelines for optimizing maps in high-demand web apps.     Oversee snowplows in real time   Best practices for hosted tile layers   Engage with your community   Introducing distributed collaboration Create real-time web apps that track your city’s snowplow activities. Get tips for using hosted tile layers in your web apps. Discover the benefits of sharing open data and initiatives with your community. Learn how to establish a trusted sharing environment between your organizations. ... View more

Try the resources below to learn more about spatial data exploration and problem solving with ArcGIS Online. Explore places Find the best place for launching a travel service. Reveal spatial patterns Create heat maps to make discoveries about your data. Find locations Identify campgrounds near invasive weeds.   Enrich your data Add context to your data by making a demographic map. Analyze demographics Locate children in poverty using smart mapping and demographic analysis. Track crime patterns Help allocate resources to combat crime. Model wildlife habitat Find potential mountain lion corridors. ... View more