Gulf County Summer Digital Visitor’s Guide
Cape San Blas @nsc_photographyWelcome to Gulf County
Located in Northwest Florida, Gulf County boasts 244 miles of natural shoreline. Here, where water surrounds us, we don’t have high-rises or busy highways. Our pace is slower… our laughter is genuine…. our waters are crystal clear… the only question left is, when can we expect you?
CrowdRiff take: This guide was designed in collaboration with Gulf County, Florida. Scroll through to get ideas and inspiration for your own digital guide, as well as a better understanding of how you can use CrowdRiff for tourism recovery and beyond.
Bring your appetite
From the freshest local seafood to wood-fired pizza, sizzling steaks, and roadside barbeque, there’s always something cooking in Gulf County, so bring your appetite!
With fresh-caught seafood every morning and creative menus on the minds of our local chefs every day, it’s no wonder a visitor’s first question is, “where are we going to eat?”
CrowdRiff take: Throughout the pandemic, the food and beverage industry has relied on you to break through the noise. Take it a step further—like Gulf County, put local businesses front and center in your guide. Give people the latest updates. Who’s open, and in what capacity? What are the new policies?
Get this look
Learn how to use this CrowdRiff feature below
- Create a list of local business usernames and pages (in this case, relating to food & drink).
- In CrowdRiff, add these to your tracked social accounts.
- Optional: Share a link to your Connect portal to give your partners and local businesses more exposure (mention this to them). When they authorize Connect, you’ll see their Instagram posts, Stories, and photos or videos they’ve been tagged or @mentioned in your CrowdRiff library.
- Get the rights to the visuals you want to use.
- Once rights-approved, pull this content into a CrowdRiff gallery.
- Add calls-to-action on your visuals linking to your partners’ websites. Add Google Location data to show their addresses and opening hours.
- Copy and paste the Gallery embed code into your website.
- Optional: Want to add some extra oomph to your gallery? Provide your developer with the HTML & CSS codes in the next tabs!
Right-hand CrowdRiff Gallery
This section shows the CrowdRiff gallery on the right.
Play around with the provided styling to make it work for your site!
.gallery-right {
position: relative;
margin: 100px 0;
}
.gallery-right .container {
padding: 150px 4%;
max-width: 1200px;
margin: auto;
}
.gallery-right .content-wrapper {
width: 425px;
max-width: 45%;
margin-left: 0;
margin-right: auto;
}
.gallery-right .gallery-wrapper {
position: absolute;
top: 50%;
transform: translateY(-50%);
width: 50%;
right: 0;
}
@media screen and (max-width: 1024px) {
.gallery-right {
margin: 0 0 50px;
}
.gallery-right .container {
padding: 50px 4%;
}
.gallery-right .content-wrapper {
max-width: 600px;
width: 100%;
margin: 0 auto;
}
.gallery-right .gallery-wrapper {
position: relative;
width: 100%;
top: 0;
transform: translateY(0);
}
}
Things to do
You will find no shortage of things to do in Gulf County on your visit. The incredible scenery is an attraction itself. You can enjoy endless outdoor adventures or seek out some of the rich history of the area.
Water Activities
The call to the water isn’t for everyone, but those who feel it are part of a tribe—a culture where water is the single most important for fueling their soul.
Outdoor Recreation
We like to think of ourselves as one big playground, already pre-assembled and ready for fun. Pack up your picnic basket and head to the park for a day!
Historical Sites
From lighthouse climbs for spectacular views on sunny days to touring a museum on rainy days, there are many activities for those seeking the story of our past.
Get this look
Learn how to use this CrowdRiff feature below
- Decide which partners you want to highlight for the season. Gulf County chose partners that offer outdoor activities to meet social distancing guidelines.
- Make sure you’re tracking partner content either through social trackers or Connect.
- Select imagery that best showcases each activity.
- Get the rights to every visual you want to use in the guide.
- Once rights-approved, click the visual in your CrowdRiff library and in the bottom right, under “more actions,” click “embed photo.” Copy and paste the code into your site.
CrowdRiff Embed With Grid
This section shows a single CrowdRiff embed on the left, with a grid of featuring UGC below.
Play around with the provided styling to make it work for your site!
@social_handle
Something Great!
More information can go here. And don't forget to credit the creator of the UGC above!
@social_handle
Something Great!
More information can go here. And don't forget to credit the creator of the UGC above!
@social_handle
Something Great!
More information can go here. And don't forget to credit the creator of the UGC above!
.embed-and-grid .container {
padding: 150px 4%;
max-width: 1200px;
margin: auto;
}
.embed-and-grid .embed-section {
display: -webkit-box;
display: -ms-flexbox;
display: flex;
-webkit-box-pack: justify;
-ms-flex-pack: justify;
justify-content: space-between;
-webkit-box-align: center;
-ms-flex-align: center;
align-items: center;
}
.embed-and-grid .embed-section .embed-wrapper {
width: 50%;
}
.embed-and-grid .embed-section .content-wrapper {
width: 425px;
max-width: 45%;
}
.embed-and-grid .grid-3 {
display: -webkit-box;
display: -ms-flexbox;
display: flex;
-webkit-box-pack: justify;
-ms-flex-pack: justify;
justify-content: space-between;
-webkit-box-align: stretch;
-ms-flex-align: stretch;
align-items: stretch;
margin: 50px -10px 0;
}
.embed-and-grid .grid-3 .block {
width: calc(100% / 3 - 20px);
margin: 10px;
}
.embed-and-grid .grid-3 .img-wrapper {
position: relative;
height: 250px;
width: 100%;
background-color: grey;
background-position: center;
background-size: cover;
background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
.embed-and-grid .grid-3 .credit {
position: absolute;
bottom: 10px;
right: 10px;
color: #fff;
text-shadow: 0 2px 4px #000;
font-size: 12px;
}
@media screen and (max-width: 1024px) {
.embed-and-grid .container {
padding: 50px 4%;
}
.embed-and-grid .embed-section {
-webkit-box-orient: vertical;
-webkit-box-direction: reverse;
-ms-flex-direction: column-reverse;
flex-direction: column-reverse;
}
.embed-and-grid .embed-section .embed-wrapper {
width: 100%;
max-width: 400px;
margin: auto;
}
.embed-and-grid .embed-section .content-wrapper {
max-width: 600px;
width: 100%;
margin: 0 auto 50px;
}
}
@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {
.embed-and-grid .grid-3 {
display: block;
margin: 0;
}
.embed-and-grid .grid-3 .block {
width: 100%;
margin: 40px 0;
}
}
Find your happy place
From beachfront vacation homes to hotels, inns, and quaint B&Bs, visitors are drawn to our low-rise lifestyle.
Families have returned for generations to our uncrowded beaches and unhurried pace where there is a variety of accommodations. Vacation rental options range from pet-friendly beach homes that can easily sleep 10-12 people, to historic inns nestled near the bay. Choose your perfect place to stay from our rental providers that have been sharing sunsets for over 70 years.
CrowdRiff take: Whether you’re speaking to locals or regional travelers, a little exposure to your most valued hospitality partners can go a long way. Don’t forget to add calls-to-action to your visuals so people can book when they’re feeling most inspired.
Get this look
Learn how to use this CrowdRiff feature below
- Decide which hospitality partners you want to showcase.
- Make sure you’re tracking their content either through social trackers or Connect.
- Select visuals that show off each location.
- Get the rights to the images and videos you want to use.
- Once rights-approved, pull this content into a CrowdRiff gallery.
- Add calls-to-action so people can book direct on your partners’ websites. Add Google Locations so people know where to find them.
- Copy and paste the Gallery embed code into your website.
- Optional: Provide your developer with the stylized code in the next tabs to mimic this look!
Left-hand CrowdRiff Gallery
This section shows the CrowdRiff gallery on the left.
Play around with the provided styling to make it work for your site!
.gallery-left {
position: relative;
margin: 100px 0;
}
.gallery-left .container {
padding: 150px 4%;
max-width: 1200px;
margin: auto;
}
.gallery-left .content-wrapper {
width: 425px;
max-width: 45%;
margin-left: auto;
margin-right: 0;
}
.gallery-left .gallery-wrapper {
position: absolute;
top: 50%;
transform: translateY(-50%);
width: 50%;
left: 0;
}
@media screen and (max-width: 1024px) {
.gallery-left {
margin: 0 0 50px;
}
.gallery-left .container {
padding: 50px 4%;
}
.gallery-left .content-wrapper {
max-width: 600px;
width: 100%;
margin: 0 auto;
}
.gallery-left .gallery-wrapper {
position: relative;
width: 100%;
top: 0;
transform: translateY(0);
}
}
Submit your own experiences!
Share your memories of Gulf County and you could be featured in the next visitor’s guide! What makes Gulf County special to you? Upload your photo or video using the CrowdRiff Collector.
CrowdRiff take: Collector allows you to get rights-approved, high-resolution content directly from locals, businesses, and influencers. Using a link or an embedded form on your website, people can upload their content into your CrowdRiff library.
Get this look
Learn how to use this CrowdRiff feature below
- Decide how you want to use Collector. To run a contest? To collect files from the public?
- If you’re running a contest, choose a goal, determine your rules, hashtag (if necessary), and timeline.
- Create a Collector link and customize it with your name, logo, and terms & conditions.
- Share the Collector link on your social media channels, in your blog, and in your newsletter. You can also copy and paste the Collector embed code onto your website or digital visitor’s guide like we have!
- To find content that was added to CrowdRiff through a Collector, click “view assets” next to the Collector link, or search “collector-portal” or any of the other keywords you may have added.
Right-hand CrowdRiff Collector
This section shows the CrowdRiff Collector on the right.
Play around with the provided styling to make it work for your site!
.guide-collector .container {
display: -webkit-box;
display: -ms-flexbox;
display: flex;
-webkit-box-pack: justify;
-ms-flex-pack: justify;
justify-content: space-between;
-webkit-box-align: center;
-ms-flex-align: center;
align-items: center;
padding: 150px 4%;
max-width: 1200px;
margin: auto;
}
.guide-collector .content-wrapper {
width: calc(85% - 360px);
}
.guide-collector .collector-wrapper {
width: 360px;
height: 635px;
}
.guide-collector .collector-wrapper iframe {
width: 100%;
height: 100%;
border: 0;
}
@media screen and (max-width: 1024px) {
.guide-collector .container {
padding: 50px 4%;
}
}
@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {
.guide-collector .container {
display: block;
padding-left: 0;
padding-right: 0;
}
.guide-collector .content-wrapper {
width: 92%;
padding: 0 4%;
}
.guide-collector .collector-wrapper {
margin: 50px auto 0;
}
}
Magazines, Maps & Guides
Start planning your trip to Gulf County by downloading or viewing our maps, magazines, and guides of the city.
Get this look
Learn how to use this CrowdRiff feature below
- Once you have the files you want to promote, upload them to your CrowdRiff library.
- Add them to an album. Click the option to use the album in your Media Hub.
- Pull these images into a gallery and embed the gallery in your website or digital guide.
- Add CTAs to each image, linking out to download them from your Media Hub.
CrowdRiff Gallery for Maps & Guides
This section shows how a CrowdRiff gallery can be used to display magazines, maps, guides, and other resources.
Play around with the provided styling to make it work for your site!
.guides-grid .container {
padding: 150px 4%;
max-width: 1200px;
margin: auto;
}
.guides-grid .content-wrapper {
max-width: 600px;
text-align: center;
margin: 0 auto 50px;
}
@media screen and (max-width: 1024px) {
.guides-grid .container {
padding: 50px 4%;
}
}
Your Digital Directory
Are you an explorer, beach bum, captain, or foodie? In Gulf County, you don’t have to choose. Being outside comes first and the experience is never the same twice.
Get this look
Learn how to use this CrowdRiff feature below
- Decide what kind of content you want to feature in your directory. For tourism recovery, we’d recommend outdoor spaces, road trip adventures, and your local partners.
- Review your hashtags to make sure you’re pulling in relevant content. Add new hashtags to your social trackers.
- Create a separate gallery for each hashtag you want to allow people to filter by.
- Get the rights to the images you want to use.
- Provide your developer with the galleries and ask him/her to bring the galleries to life on your digital visitor’s guide using the code in the next tabs!
CrowdRiff Galleries in a Directory
This section shows how multiple CrowdRiff galleries can be displayed in one section.
Play around with the provided styling to make it work for your site!
.digital-directory .container {
padding: 150px 4%;
max-width: 1200px;
margin: auto;
}
.digital-directory .content-wrapper {
text-align: center;
max-width: 700px;
margin: auto;
}
.digital-directory .directory-tabs {
text-align: center;
max-width: 800px;
margin: 50px auto;
}
.digital-directory .directory-tabs button {
-webkit-appearance: none;
background: 0 0;
border: 0;
-webkit-box-shadow: none;
box-shadow: none;
outline: 0;
opacity: 0.6;
font-size: 18px;
font-weight: 600;
margin: 5px 10px;
border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
cursor: pointer;
}
.digital-directory .directory-tabs button.active {
opacity: 1;
border-bottom: 2px solid;
}
.digital-directory .gallery-block {
display: none;
}
.digital-directory .gallery-block.active {
display: block;
}
@media screen and (max-width: 1024px) {
.digital-directory .container {
padding: 50px 4%;
}
}
function directory(){
const tabs = document.querySelectorAll('.directory-tab');
const galleryWrapper = document.querySelector('.digital-directory .gallery-wrapper');
// Create the gallery embeds using the gallery ID placed in data-id
tabs.forEach(tab => {
const id = tab.dataset.id;
const block = document.createElement('div');
block.setAttribute('class', 'gallery-block');
block.setAttribute('data-galleryID', id);
const gallery = document.createElement('script');
gallery.src="https://starling.crowdriff.com/js/crowdriff.js";
gallery.id = id;
block.appendChild(gallery);
galleryWrapper.appendChild(block);
})
// Display the first gallery by setting the first tab and first gallery to "active"
const blocks = document.querySelectorAll('.gallery-block');
blocks[0].classList.add('active');
tabs[0].classList.add('active');
// When a user selects another tab, remove "active" class from all tabs and all galleries, then add "active" to the selected tab and related gallery
window.addEventListener('click', function(e){
if (e.target.classList.contains('directory-tab') && !e.target.classList.contains('active')) {
const allTabs = document.querySelectorAll('.directory-tab');
allTabs.forEach(tab => {
tab.classList.remove('active');
})
const allBlocks = document.querySelectorAll('.gallery-block');
allBlocks.forEach(block => {
block.classList.remove('active');
})
const id = e.target.dataset.id;
e.target.classList.add('active');
const currentBlock = document.querySelector(`.gallery-block[data-galleryID='${id}']`);
currentBlock.classList.add('active');
}
})
};
directory();