Creating a KontextMap is easy: create a structure, customise the design, add content. In this tutorial, we will show you step by step how to create and manage your KontextMap. Just follow this guide or choose one of the following aspects to learn more:

 

Start project

In this chapter, learn everything about how to create a new project, how to use map templates to get started faster and which basic settings you can use for your project.

 

Creating and designing structure

In this chapter you will learn how to create new elements, how to design them and how to get an understandable structure by dragging connections. We also give you some tips on how to work more efficiently with object templates and how to optimise the design of the map.

 

Working with layers

Splitting the structure and map elements over several layers - a feature that makes KontextMaps unique. Here we show you how best to work with layers and how you can create a real "deep dive" experience to keep your readers engaged in the topic.

 

Add and manage content

Adding content to map elements. The next feature that will make your Kontext maps unique. It allows you to turn any concept map, mind map or other structure into an online publishable product. In this chapter you will learn how to add content to each map element, how to create a glossary or a source directory, how to add an editorial, how to optimise the content for internal map search and how to use our powerful media management. And on top of that, there are tips on creating content and user guidance.

 

Prepare your map for the web

Before you publish a map, you can prepare it for the internet: create cookie consent, manage SEO settings or activate social share buttons. You will learn how to do so in this chapter.

Tool Overview

The web-based tool with which you can easily create, edit and manage your KontextMaps is explained in this section of the map. Here you will find explanations of the individual functions and tools you can use.

 

Browser compatibility for the KontextMapping tool

The tool for creating and managing KontextMaps is optimised for the latest version of Firefox and Google Chrome. You can edit the maps on your computer or tablet. 

Live map

The finished map is published in its own web version. This is the second heart of KontextMaps. Everything you need to know about publishing your map can be found in this chapter of the User Guide.