The best part is they're free, open source and don't require learning any code!

1. 5 easy tools to make interactives
The best part is they’re free,
open source and don’t require
learning any code

2. 5 easy tools
• Timeline.js
• StoryMap.js
• Datawrapper
• Google Fusion Tables
• Tableau Public

3. Timeline.js
• Know your way around a spreadsheet?
• Requires a Gmail account
• Just follow the instructions

4. StoryMap.js
• Requires a Gmail account
• Just follow the instructions

5. Datawrapper
• Requires a log-in, but it’s free
• Do you know how to use Excel spreadsheets?
• Just follow the instructions

6. Google Fusion Tables
• Requires Google account
• Do you know how to use Excel spreadsheets?
• Follow instructions, but it’s not totally intuitive

7. Tableau Public
• Requires download of software
• Requires log-in, but it’s free
• Not intuitive, but handles complex projects