What Is ArcGIS Online?

ArcGIS Online is part of the ArcGIS ecosystem, designed for collaboration, data sharing, and web-based GIS workflows. It lets individuals, teams, and organizations store geographic data in the cloud, build interactive maps, and publish them for others to use or view anywhere in the world.

 Key Features

• Cloud Mapping: Create and share interactive maps instantly online.

• Real-Time Data: Integrate live feeds such as weather, traffic, or environmental data.

• Collaboration: Work in teams — edit and update maps together securely in the cloud.

• Web Apps & Dashboards: Build custom apps and dashboards without coding.

• Integration: Works seamlessly with ArcGIS Pro, Survey123, and other Esri products.

• Data Hosting: Store spatial data safely and access it from any device.

Who Uses ArcGIS Online?

• Urban Planners & Governments — for smart city planning and public data sharing.

• Environmental Scientists — for tracking changes in ecosystems.

• Businesses & NGOs — for logistics, resource allocation, and risk mapping.

• Educators & Researchers — for teaching, field studies, and visualization.

 Why It Matters

ArcGIS Online empowers organizations to make data-driven decisions with powerful visual storytelling and spatial analysis — without needing heavy desktop software.