User Guides
Welcome to the TimeTiles user guides! These step-by-step tutorials will help you get the most out of TimeTiles, whether you're a journalist investigating a story, a researcher analyzing data, or an activist documenting events.
Getting Started
New to TimeTiles? Start with these essential guides:
- Importing Your First Dataset - Learn how to upload and process your geospatial data
- Creating Interactive Timelines - Build compelling temporal narratives
- Using Filters and Search - Navigate and explore your data effectively
Sharing Your Work
- Sharing and Embedding - Make your chronicles accessible to others
- Working with Different Data Formats - Handle CSV, JSON, KML, and other formats
Who Are These Guides For?
📰 Journalists
- Investigate stories over time: Track the progression of events, policies, or conflicts
- Create compelling narratives: Combine location data with timeline visualization
- Verify information: Cross-reference data points across time and space
🔬 Researchers
- Analyze patterns: Identify temporal and spatial trends in your datasets
- Present findings: Create interactive visualizations for papers and presentations
- Collaborate: Share data and insights with colleagues
✊ Activists & Advocates
- Document injustices: Create permanent records of events and their impacts
- Raise awareness: Make complex issues accessible through visualization
- Track progress: Monitor policy changes and their effects over time
What You'll Learn
Each guide is designed to be practical and actionable:
- Step-by-step instructions with screenshots
- Real-world examples relevant to your use case
- Best practices for data organization and visualization
- Troubleshooting tips for common issues
- Advanced techniques to enhance your chronicles
Need Help?
- Can't find what you're looking for? Check the FAQ
- Technical issues? See the Developer Documentation
- Have questions? Join our community discussions
Let's get started with your first TimeTiles project!