Hello all. Thought I'd pose the question to many here whose opinion I respect: What are my choices for a Hangout Now button on my website (Wordpress). It does not need to be recorded, just open a Hangout directly to my profile , etc., one on one.
Since the button is actually only an image serving as a link to a URL, that button could appear as Clem Kadiddlehopper (or J. P. Throckmorton for that matter). Where doeth oneth desireth said button to be in evidence?
Terry Leigh Britton the "put a date in the far future" solution with the event was before Google created the Hangout button, and before they allowed HVC links being permanent. That solution is pointless now IMO.
Very interesting question, Mark Barrus . In an actual hangout, the protocol is structured for the initiating party to "start a hangout." However the "invitees" are added after initiation. Hence, I see no way of doing exactly what you request.
You can use a plugin such as "SZ GOOGLE FOR WORDPRESS," a Wordpress plugin which has many cool features, enabling analytics, drive, maps, reCaptcha, and several other useful features. But all the Hangouts button does is the same thing a Hangout button does from anyone's own profile - however does not specify anyone to invite. But you could instruct to "Invite me as..." and leave your Google ID near the Button. That way people could be aware of the ability to vidcall you, or chat message (PM) you.
I've been giving it some thought, though, and see how some kind of designed connectivity might be useful. Having regular call hours posted, or turning on an "Available Now!" light might be an option, and be ready to take incoming, or generate callbacks live.
If you'd like to see SZ Google plugin working, let me know.
Now a "Best Practice" experience sharing for Mark Barrus : Be ready for "kids ringing the bell and running down the street" :) Read: the unqualified solicitations. Or those who want to see if it works :) The BHO solution tracks them in your analytics, and allows you to see their profile before deciding to spend time with those "tourist visitors".
Mark Barrus - ...unless I misunderstood your question. I you want a button so YOU can start a Hangout and invite one person, the plugin above can handle that. I thought you wanted a button that allowed "anyone" to initiate a hangout with YOU... whis I doubt is a good idea... LOL!
Of the 500 visitors I get per week, many don't call the phone number listed etc. I also have a button to text me a message, a button to email me a message, and a web form they could fill out they choose to leave the information. Many visitors have a Gmail account so it's safe to assume that Hangouts is another good option. I'm used to the unwanted solicitations ;)
Since the button is actually only an image serving as a link to a URL, that button could appear as Clem Kadiddlehopper (or J. P. Throckmorton for that matter). Where doeth oneth desireth said button to be in evidence?
ReplyDeletehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4F-jeIdQwKY
Code for wrapping an image in a URL to serve as a link:
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Thank you Terry Leigh Britton I appreciate it
ReplyDeleteIf a permanent hangout people can jump into is what you seek, see: http://behindcompanies.com/2014/01/set-up-a-permanent-google-hangout-for-easy-collaboration/
ReplyDeleteTerry Leigh Britton I wanted to tell you I appreciate the Red Skelton and Great Guilerdersleeve reference
ReplyDeleteHere is another approach, the interesting part being use of Google Calendar to set up the permanent hangout event. http://www.gregarnette.com/blog/2013/12/how-to-simple-persistent-google-hangout-virtual-conference-rooms/
ReplyDeleteTerry Leigh Britton the "put a date in the far future" solution with the event was before Google created the Hangout button, and before they allowed HVC links being permanent. That solution is pointless now IMO.
ReplyDeleteThank you Darius Lahoutifard very much
ReplyDeleteVery interesting question, Mark Barrus . In an actual hangout, the protocol is structured for the initiating party to "start a hangout." However the "invitees" are added after initiation. Hence, I see no way of doing exactly what you request.
ReplyDeleteYou can use a plugin such as "SZ GOOGLE FOR WORDPRESS," a Wordpress plugin which has many cool features, enabling analytics, drive, maps, reCaptcha, and several other useful features. But all the Hangouts button does is the same thing a Hangout button does from anyone's own profile - however does not specify anyone to invite. But you could instruct to "Invite me as..." and leave your Google ID near the Button. That way people could be aware of the ability to vidcall you, or chat message (PM) you.
I've been giving it some thought, though, and see how some kind of designed connectivity might be useful. Having regular call hours posted, or turning on an "Available Now!" light might be an option, and be ready to take incoming, or generate callbacks live.
If you'd like to see SZ Google plugin working, let me know.
Now a "Best Practice" experience sharing for Mark Barrus : Be ready for "kids ringing the bell and running down the street" :)
ReplyDeleteRead: the unqualified solicitations. Or those who want to see if it works :)
The BHO solution tracks them in your analytics, and allows you to see their profile before deciding to spend time with those "tourist visitors".
Mark Barrus - ...unless I misunderstood your question. I you want a button so YOU can start a Hangout and invite one person, the plugin above can handle that. I thought you wanted a button that allowed "anyone" to initiate a hangout with YOU... whis I doubt is a good idea... LOL!
ReplyDeleteRoland Takaoka I want the latter. An easy way for a web visitor to contact me directly, and I want to try using Google hangouts.
ReplyDeleteOf the 500 visitors I get per week, many don't call the phone number listed etc. I also have a button to text me a message, a button to email me a message, and a web form they could fill out they choose to leave the information. Many visitors have a Gmail account so it's safe to assume that Hangouts is another good option. I'm used to the unwanted solicitations ;)
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