Just sitting around.

Just sitting around.
Come join if you want to ask something, learn something or just talk.
I am on till about 10pm Eastern
http://bit.ly/NightlyChat

Just a reminder

Just a reminder
http://kraaftshaak.com/live/
2:00PM Eastern
http://kraaftshaak.com/live

The following event(s) happening today, Tuesday, 3 Feb, the 34th day of 2015 may be of interest; there are 331 days...

The following event(s) happening today, Tuesday, 3 Feb, the 34th day of 2015 may be of interest; there are 331 days remaining in the year.

Hello!

Hello!! I am very new at this.  Would love to have volunteers to host maybe a google hang out and figure out how to do it.  I'm Lena, a new life coach, specializing in helping people with major life changes - ex. weight loss.  Check out my website lenalifecoaching.com.

Just Sharing a sample vid.

Just Sharing a sample vid.

My name is Kesha Rashed, and I am glad I was afforded this opportunity to join this group.

My name is Kesha Rashed, and I am glad I was afforded this opportunity to join this group. I have a degree in Fashion & a Masters of Social Work Degree. I decided to also get certified in wedding planning hence a big reason why I am trying to get acquainted to the Google plus social community. I am still trying to navigate myself through this process & with the help from this group I will be an expert in no time. I have been working on my own business for two years, and decided this was my year to launch it. Again thank you and I am looking forward to learning.

Sure to be of interest to some of our members

Sure to be of interest to some of our members

Originally shared by Ronnie Bincer

How to Create a Hangout on Air with a Traditional Google+ Event
This free video guide on using the Google+ Traditional Event method of running a Hangout on Air broadcast has some extra features that the other 2 methods do not.

This is video 3 of 3 in the AllAboutHangouts.com Free Quickstart series. This set of 3 free videos is designed to walk you through the most common ways to start up a HOA (Hangout on Air) broadcast. The AllAboutHangouts website offers Free & Paid video training and more, taking you from Hangout Basics to Total Hangout Confidence!

In this 3-part quickstart series, the first one shows how to use Scheduled HOA Events, the next one demonstrates starting a HOA via YouTube. This 3rd method of using YouTube & Google+ Events has the most moving parts and requires more manual connections but also offers the most flexibility.

Here's the direct link to the Traditional Event and HOA guide:
http://allabouthangouts.com/hangout-on-air-via-traditional-event-quickstart/

Oddly enough, though all 3 methods create an "Event" of some kind, this is the only method that starts out on the Google+ Event Page. This method was the original way to create an event that involved an HOA broadcast video connected to that event. It still has the most practical options of the 3... but it is less automated.

Please share this quickstart HOA video tutorial with those you know are interested in all aspects of HOA Broadcasting options.
=== ===
#HOAtips   #HangoutsTutorial   #HangoutsOnAir   #AllAboutHangouts   #HOAevents  
http://allabouthangouts.com/hangout-on-air-via-traditional-event-quickstart

Hey everybody.

Hey everybody. I moved my blog to WordPress. I noticed that they have a beta WebTV. What do you think about posting there about our HOA, business or regular? They are still trying to fix problems.

Selected HOAs for the week of 1 Feb featuring members of the User2User-LIVE! Community

Selected HOAs for the week of 1 Feb featuring members of the User2User-LIVE! Community

MONDAY Feb 2, 2015
Mondays with Myrt - 2 Feb 2015
https://plus.google.com/u/0/events/cpo6hbcngd665q197nfu3oqs4cg

#gsguides - Website Structure and Menu Logic
https://plus.google.com/u/0/events/cg85ghm0dg19up67d5tlp0s2cb0

Peeragogy Project Fun Chat Time!
https://plus.google.com/u/0/events/cs0v2sjcmk1n1902pbfqd590vuo

Financial Alchemy: “MoneyHoney” Transformation Tips: Inspirational Business Women Show
https://plus.google.com/u/0/events/cfuoqs5nevj1vg9gsn1gdvn2sds

Google+ and HOA Basics (Really Basic!!!)
https://plus.google.com/u/0/events/couj187kq7jb44l9vj908potm60

TUESDAY Feb 3,2015
Will Facebook Kill the Video Star?
https://plus.google.com/u/0/events/cc1pji4g9d7tlv1fmjn1u99lptc

#holyshiftshow 12 DIVINE DANCING: Passion, Perseverence & Partnering
https://plus.google.com/u/0/events/c1eveacpqd91u1sjfv11gvjb2qo

Tuesday Ten with CadChica Sports: Lauren Teague
https://plus.google.com/u/0/events/c3sjga26t34bl31og8omocojv1k

That Little Voice in Your Head
https://plus.google.com/u/0/events/cr3laqr35geplug3it4a4eqr7is

WEDNESDAY Feb 4, 1025
CHANGES: conversations between authors, Episode 20, host, Sally Ember, Ed.D., and guest, Inger D. Kenobi.
https://plus.google.com/u/0/events/cn002at07jeupbrmv61qg8119bc

20150204 New Member Hangout Mastery Q&A session
https://plus.google.com/u/0/events/cugdicad8euuodk0h84padavb78

WACKY Wednesday: WHICH Courthouse
https://plus.google.com/u/0/events/c7m0d43qko6874tss5o5633lhok

THURSDAY Feb 5, 2015
HOA Events - Who gets Invited, Notified & Alerted and Why
https://plus.google.com/u/0/events/c2aacvn4tc9elvq0fv9mgu8k36c

FRIDAY Feb 6 ,2015
GenLaw Study Group - 6 Feb 2015
https://plus.google.com/u/0/events/cs3p1te2ca06gf5mkca0nnt8pnc

SATURDAY Feb 7, 2015
Beyond Social Media Show # 82
https://plus.google.com/u/0/events/caq67kg792fbnh4uuc58vtmj1ac

The following event(s) happening today, Monday, 2 Feb, the 33th day of 2015 may be of interest; there are 332 days...

The following event(s) happening today, Monday, 2 Feb, the 33th day of 2015 may be of interest; there are 332 days remaining in the year.

User

User

Originally shared by Ronnie Bincer

YouTube AutoPlay - coming to a screen near you!
As Facebook seems to really push how many video views they are causing with videos uploaded to FB (due to autoplay), YouTube has decided to play that same game. This post speaks to how Marketers can possibly make their 'other videos' tag-team in the new auto-play world.

Greg Jarboe writes up some good advice re. how adjusting your Meta Data (read Titles, Descriptions & Tags) can possibly influence which videos are chosen as "related" and thereby have a better chance at joining the Autoplay feature.

Those of us that have been poking at YouTube for a while were aware of these ideas in order to try to get our videos 'related' to each other, but now there is another reason to apply these tactics. This post does a great job explaining what to try.

Another post to check out on the YouTube Autoplay changes is from the same SEM Post website: http://goo.gl/H5QOcF
=== ===
#YouTubeTips   #VideoMarketing   #YouTubeAutoPlay  
http://www.thesempost.com/marketers-can-influence-youtube-autoplay-feature/

Hello Everyone.

Hello Everyone.
I'm just hanging out in my office, testing different backgrounds and effects, If anyone wants to shoot the breeze, please join me in a BHVC:
http://goo.gl/DhfK2r

Aloha!

Aloha!

Prema Qadir here! 

My passions are Video/TV Production, Broadcast Television and Website Design. I discovered the Internet in 1995, during the early years following a near fatal auto accident in the State of Hawaii, where I lived for 20+ years.

Prior to the auto accident, I was a Civil Engineer and my hobbies were making jewelry and producing LIVE TV shows. Back then the equipment to take a video production live cost in the HUNDREDS of THOUSANDS of dollars!

I have been waiting almost 30 years for the hardware and software that would make it affordable for me to produce LIVE shows. 

I am soooooooo excited to learn how to use Business Hangouts and share resources with YOU!

Hi Andrew!

Hi Andrew!  

Hopefully, I am posting this message to the correct category.

Thanks for allowing me to join U2U.All this time, I thought I was already here (LOL)! Thanks for posting the URL in bright yellow text!!!!

I am still establishing my bearings. My Google+ accounts are not functioning as I would like them. I want a business page and a personal page , but am having difficulty figuring out how to do that because I had multiple Gmail accounts and YouTube Channels BEFORE Google+ came along. 

Not sure if I should be using business or personal here.

As soon as I sort it all out, I will update my stuff to conform with the User2User requirements.

Welcome Geoff Kipps-Bolton. You are our 340th member!

Welcome Geoff Kipps-Bolton. You are our 340th member!

This is as good of a video as I've run across concerning sharing copyrighted stuff from YouTube. Thought I'd share

This is as good of a video as I've run across concerning sharing copyrighted stuff from YouTube. Thought I'd share
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqq_oq6QWZI&feature=share

An Oldie but still a Goodie

An Oldie but still a Goodie
A good starting place for newbies joining the Googlesphere.
http://services.google.com/fh/files/misc/googleplus-partner-playbook-august-2014.pdf

The following event(s) happening today, Friday, 30 Jan, the 30th day of 2015 may be of interest; there are 335 days...

The following event(s) happening today, Friday, 30 Jan, the 30th day of 2015 may be of interest; there are 335 days remaining in the year.

This is a test of the Google Alert app.

This is a test of the Google Alert app.

The test will determine if the app can be used to surface updates within a particular category to a user without having community notifications turned on or visiting  the community to check to for new postings.

Subscribe to a category in a community?

Subscribe to a category in a community?
Well- kinda....Learn the details!

Want something more that a search of a page but less than a full Google search?
We'll cover that also!

https://business-hangouts.com/join.php?m=MTgzMDV8Mzc5NzI=

Tonight -7:00PM Central
https://business-hangouts.com/join.php?m=MTgzMDV8Mzc5NzI

The last few weeks whenever I am waiting for an HOA to start I have to keep refreshing my screen.

The last few weeks whenever I am waiting for an HOA to start I have to keep refreshing my screen.  Even when the countdown timer is finished it never shows live UNTIL I refresh.  I don't remember having to do that before.  You would wait for the time to end and POP the event would be live.

Anyone going to be hanging out in Business Hangouts tonight. I dont have a pressing question I was just wondering

This is sure to be of interest to community members.

This is sure to be of interest to community members. Be sure to watch the HOA on Feb 5th for even more info on this subject.

Originally shared by Ronnie Bincer

A Guide to Hangout On Air Event Notifications
When we attend or host a Hangout on Air (HOA) Event there are many ways and reasons we get notifications about that HOA Event... this article helps you understand them a bit more.

The article also mentions that we will be having further discussions about HOA Events regarding Event Invitations, Notifications, Alerts and more in a HOA Event scheduled for Feb. 5, 2015. The video tied to that Event is included in this article, and if you want to attend the Event, here is the direct link: http://goo.gl/BTHnM8

Hope you like the article here and are able to come attend the live event to learn more about how you can control your own notifications or how to help others do the same. If you miss it live, you can always watch the replay on the article here or the event page referenced above.
=== ===
#HOAevents   #EventTips   #HOAtips   #HangoutsOnAir  
http://www.plusyourbusiness.com/guide-to-hoa-event-notifications/

The following event(s) happening today, Thursday, 29 Jan, the 29th day of 2015 may be of interest; there are 336...

The following event(s) happening today, Thursday, 29 Jan, the 29th day of 2015 may be of interest; there are 336 days remaining in the year.

Hanging out! In a Business hangout!!!!!!

Hanging out! In a Business hangout!!!!!!
Be in till about 9pm or so
Chatting
https://business-hangouts.com/join.php?m=MTgyNTB8Mzc4MDU=

I tried to do a BHO today to train two new people.

I tried to do a BHO today to train two new people.  I wasn't able to make them a participant and they stayed as a viewer.  They were not able to hear me at all.  I had to try to help them and then finally gave up and created a gotomeeting.  I have another one to give at 8pm now.  Is anyone available to help me?

Hello

Hello,

Is there someone out here who can show me how to create albums and figure out how to turn off some off my photos in my profile live now? And also answer a mechanical questions regarding building a community?

Thanks

Karen

This is one of my favorite SHOA's (Not because I am hosting it) A panel of veterans and a newbie or two talk about...

This is one of my favorite SHOA's (Not because I am hosting it) A panel of veterans and a newbie or two talk about what they think makes a great SHOA. Just thought I'd share with the community
http://youtu.be/EYhGw9GgfxY

Title

Originally shared by Andrew Hatchett

The following event(s) happening today, Wednesday, 28 Jan, the 28th day of 2015 may be of interest; there are 338...

The following event(s) happening today, Wednesday, 28 Jan, the 28th day of 2015 may be of interest; there are 338 days remaining in the year.

**

Originally shared by Andrew Hatchett

**
Google makes the call...NASHVILLE Makes the Cut!

Ok, back in hanging out in a BHOA!!!

Ok, back in hanging out in a BHOA!!!
Come join me if you like.  I will be here till about 9pm or so
Hanging out in a BHOA if anyone cares to join, feel free!

https://business-hangouts.com/join.php?m=MTgxODl8Mzc2MTg=

My thanks to Craig Long for this

My thanks to Craig Long for this

Originally shared by Craig Long

Firefox Hello is here
(or how to establish a video link to even your doctor in less than a minute) 

Firefox Hello works on Google Chrome, Firefox, and Opera so you don't have to use Firefox to answer a call.  
In Firefox when I clicked the "Email Link" option in Hello a mail window on my default browser (Chrome) opened with this prepared message:

Hello!
Join me for a video conversation using Firefox Hello:
You don't have to download or install anything. Just copy and paste this URL    
into your browser:  https://xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
If you want, you can also learn more about Firefox Hello at https://www.firefox.com/hello/
Talk to you soon!

When I clicked the "Link" option I could copy the link address.   
Now I can connect to anyone if they have a computer in front of them.  
I can even give out the link verbally over the telephone.
https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/where-firefox-hello-button

Hanging out in a BHOA if anyone cares to join, feel free!

Hanging out in a BHOA if anyone cares to join, feel free!

https://business-hangouts.com/join.php?m=MTgxODl8Mzc2MTg=
https://business-hangouts.com/join.php?m=MTgxODl8Mzc2MTg

Sure to be of interest to community members.

Sure to be of interest to community members.

Originally shared by Jeff Sieh

Twitter Rolling Out New Features

Really excited about the new video feature.  Think it's another great way video content creators can share promos, teasers, trailers, etc.  Really like the 30 second length.  

Will Instagram eventually allow longer videos?
https://blog.twitter.com/2015/now-on-twitter-group-direct-messages-and-mobile-video-capture

Just a reminder

Just a reminder
http://kraaftshaak.com/live/
Starts 1:00 PM Central
http://kraaftshaak.com/live

This starting at Noon Eastern (about 7 minutes)

This starting at Noon Eastern (about 7 minutes)

Should be neat to see how Lanny uses business hangouts

Originally shared by Business Hangouts

Tomorrow Our Guest is 
Lanny Morton
A columnist for Huffington Post and Forbes, a Serial Entrepreneur winner of the Webby Awards among many other recognitions, and a Motivational Leader, Lanny runs http://motivation.net, a membership based coaching practice, for which he performs weekly Business Hangouts for his members with 100+ live attendees each Monday.

To learn more about his experience and perspective, Join us:
AGENDA:
Interview with Lanny Morton about his Experience with Business Hangouts(20 min)
Q & A   (10 min)
Business Hangouts Overview(15 min)
Q & A   (10 min)
Register here:
https://business-hangouts.com/register.php?m=MTY5NjV8MzQ5NTA=

PBS Genealogy Roadshow Google hangout.

PBS Genealogy Roadshow Google hangout...everyone invited.  With Erin Brady, Miss USA--tomorrow, hope you can make the hangout...please promote if you can..thanks
https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/108092933627549646035/events/ceu0hbs89imr10scf2r8vdmulvs
https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/108092933627549646035/events/ceu0hbs89imr10scf2r8vdmulvs

The following event(s) happening today, Tuesday, 27 Jan Jan, the 27th day of 2015 may be of interest; there are 338...

The following event(s) happening today, Tuesday, 27 Jan Jan, the 27th day of 2015 may be of interest; there are 338 days remaining in the year.

Come on in if you want to chat. be here till about 7:30 pm Eastern time or so

Come on in if you want to chat. be here till about 7:30 pm Eastern time or so
Or if you have a question about something.

Click here: http://bit.ly/NightlyChat

Andrew Hatchett and all - Oops - forgot to mention that this is a "Private Hangout.

Andrew Hatchett and all -  Oops - forgot to mention that this is a "Private Hangout." don't know if that makes a difference.

Question to you all and Andrew Hatchett : I do dog training hangouts and so far everyone has had a gmail account.

Question to you all and Andrew Hatchett : I do dog training hangouts and so far everyone has had a gmail account.

What's the easiest way to get someone in a Hangout started on the YouTube side "if" they don't have a gmail account?

I'm afraid they may not want to go to the trouble to set up a profile.

Thanks for any feedback!

I have been doing some more practice sessions with BHOA and have a couple of questions.

I have been doing some more practice sessions with BHOA and have a couple of questions.  First: If a participant (not the host) accidentally leaves the hangout how does he get back in? I think there is a button to click, but does it time out?  My friend did come back he was viewable in the filmstrip and had audio but he was not listed as a participant or a viewer. It almost seemed as if he was in a Video Call.  Is this the way it is suppose to happen?  Thanks and if you want me to wait and ask this in the Friday Office Hours session, I can.

I know this is a topic I am curious to learn more about.

I know this is a topic I am curious to learn more about.  Since I asked a few folks in a hangout green room to help me find folks that would be willing to a hangout covering photos.

Mark Barrus  was kind enough to get this in the works.
So as always I wanted to share this with the community.

Originally shared by Oleg Moskalensky

There have been a number of folks I befriended online who have expressed positive feelings towards some of my photographic efforts.  One of my main ego boosters in that area is Mr. Mark Barrus, who is always most kind (Thank you Mark!) and who asked me to do a video on what techniques and tools I personally use.  So - that's why I'm doing this.

It's nothing mind blowing, nor will this HOA transform you into Trey Ratcliff, I can guarantee you right now - it won't!  With that said, if some of you have cell phones and have an interest in photography using such - you can certainly take a look at what I do and perhaps it would be of use to you as well.

I'll cover the process from beginning to end, it's pretty simple, but like anything else - one has to know what one's doing.

Today's secret phrase is:

Today's secret phrase is:
site: [URL] {searchterm(s)}

Not sure what it means? We'll explain in a HOA later this week. :)

The following event(s) happening today, Monday, 26 Jan Jan, the 26th day of 2015 may be of interest; there are 339...

The following event(s) happening today, Monday, 26 Jan Jan, the 26th day of 2015 may be of interest; there are 339 days remaining in the year.

How do I change the background of my HOA?

Just a reminder

Just a reminder

I've had several people ask how I create the image of daily events that I post to the community every morning.

I've had several people ask how I create the image of daily events that I post to the community every morning...well, here's the answer. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgIQCEm_Ctk

Has anyone ever put together some training on HOA etiquette?

Has anyone ever put together some training on HOA etiquette? I'm talking about what a host and guest responsibility is before and after the HOA?

Ronnie Bincer's title says it ALL!

Ronnie Bincer's  title says it ALL!

Originally shared by Ronnie Bincer

Avoid Event Spam! - How to adjust Google Calendar settings
If you are getting HOA Events added to your calendar and you have no idea why, then check your calendar settings.

This has been a concern for many years, and if you don't know where to adjust the settings, it can get quite bothersome.

(1) Go to your Google Calendar and click the "settings" Gear Icon.
(2) Then click on the "Settings" menu choice
(3 & 4) Scroll down until you see the section re. Events shown in the image here and say "No" to both options.
(5) Save your changes.
You'll be adjusting:
1. Show events you have declined
2. Automatically add invitations to my calendar

This will adjust things so that only the Events you say "Yes" or "Maybe" to end up on your calendar (as it should be IMO).

We'll be hosting a public HOA (Hangout on Air) Event on Feb. 5, 2015 that covers who gets alerts, invites & notifications to HOA Events. Hope you can join us.

If you are interested in getting going with Hangouts & Hangouts on Air, here is a great place to start: http://AllAboutHangouts.com
=== ===
#EventSpam   #EventCalendar   #GoogleCalendar   #HOAevents

Know someone interested in getting on Google+ and do Hangouts? This is for them!

Know someone interested in getting on Google+ and do Hangouts? This is for them!

Originally shared by Ronnie Bincer

How to Setup a New Account for Hangouts and Hangouts on Air
In order to use Google's Hangouts and Hangouts on Air (HOA) tools, you need to have a Google Account. This free video tutorial takes you through the steps needed to create an account with the intention of using Hangouts and Hangouts on Air.

Share this link with others wanting to use Google Hangouts and Hangouts on Air who need to start from the beginning. Just setting up a Google account is one thing, but this video tutorial shows the extra steps (involving YouTube) to connect the dots which enable the use of Hangouts on Air.

http://allabouthangouts.com/new-account-setup-hangouts-hangouts-on-air/

This tutorial, along with other training materials on the site, make it clear that AllAboutHangouts.com is the best place to go for those wanting to move from Hangout Basics to Total Hangout Confidence.

Thanks for helping spread the word to those who need it!
=== ===
#HangoutsTutorial   #NewAccountSetup   #HangoutsOnAir   #HOAaccountSetup   #AllAboutHangouts  
http://allabouthangouts.com/new-account-setup-hangouts-hangouts-on-air

A short video from Pat Richley-Erickson and Cousin Russ showing why and where to improve your profile to attract...

A short video from Pat Richley-Erickson and Cousin Russ showing why and where to improve your profile to attract others.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0P1tMz5sP4

The following event(s) happening today, Thursday, 22 Jan, the 22nd day of 2015 may be of interest; there are 343...

The following event(s) happening today, Thursday, 22 Jan, the 22nd day of 2015 may be of interest; there are 343 days remaining in the year.

I have scheduled my BHOA meeting for tonight.

I have scheduled my BHOA meeting for tonight.   Here is the link. As suggested we can check it out sometime before 7PM to make sure it is working for me. Heather Kraafter Michael Daniels

Thanks for your help today, really appreciate it.

Register for BOD Meeting now: http://goo.gl/hDmZxu

Wanted to give a quick shout out to Michael Daniels and the User to User Community.

Wanted to give a quick shout out to Michael Daniels and the User to User Community.  I had been struggling with how to manage multiple email addresses and an increasingly unruly inbox and Michael gave me some tips on how to simply.

Thanks to Heather Kraafter for suggesting I talk to Michael and User to User.

Title

For some reason, I am STRUGGLING with BHOA.

For some reason, I am STRUGGLING with BHOA.  It should be SIMPLE. I just did a test with a friend.  He was in as a viewer, but I could not promote him to participant.  Under his gear icon the only option was to eject him.  What am I doing wrong

*The following event(s) happening today, Wednesday, 21 Jan, the 21st day of 2015 may be of interest; there are 344...

*The following event(s) happening today, Wednesday, 21 Jan, the 21st day of 2015 may be of interest; there are 344 days remaining in the year.*

Starting in 5 minutes

Starting in 5 minutes

Originally shared by Michael Daniels

At the request of a few folks we are going to show this week some of the reasons to use a Profile vs a Page.  Really why you might want to use one vs the other.
Also, we will talk about Google + Communities.  And how they work and what their benefit can be.

As always with all User2User Events it is about YOU.  We would love to have you present to add to the subject.  We are not Experts just giving ideas, concepts and practical uses, so please come join us to give your insight.
events/cu2tf12ncekag3elt9mnm24ak94

The following event(s) happening today, Tuesday, 20 Jan, the 20th day of 2015 may be of interest; there are 345 days...

The following event(s) happening today, Tuesday, 20 Jan, the 20th day of 2015 may be of interest; there are 345 days remaining in the year.

Great time was had by all!

Great time was had by all!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGcT6li2KRY

A few in the community have asked to know a little about Profiles vs Pages and how to use communities.

A few in the community have asked to know a little about Profiles vs Pages and how to use communities.
So we are doing a hangout for all of you to come participate and add your 2 cents!  As well as ask your questions.

Originally shared by Michael Daniels

At the request of a few folks we are going to show this week some of the reasons to use a Profile vs a Page.  Really why you might want to use one vs the other.
Also, we will talk about Google + Communities.  And how they work and what their benefit can be.

As always with all User2User Events it is about YOU.  We would love to have you present to add to the subject.  We are not Experts just giving ideas, concepts and practical uses, so please come join us to give your insight.
events/cu2tf12ncekag3elt9mnm24ak94

At the request of a few folks we are going to show this week some of the reasons to use a Profile vs a Page.

Originally shared by Michael Daniels

At the request of a few folks we are going to show this week some of the reasons to use a Profile vs a Page.  Really why you might want to use one vs the other.
Also, we will talk about Google + Communities.  And how they work and what their benefit can be.

As always with all User2User Events it is about YOU.  We would love to have you present to add to the subject.  We are not Experts just giving ideas, concepts and practical uses, so please come join us to give your insight.
events/cu2tf12ncekag3elt9mnm24ak94

Hi All

Hi All,

I am an English teacher in a bilingual school in Bangkok. I have had the google bug, starting with google forms and flubaroo script since the beginning of google drive, and ever since the beginning of google domains GAFE I am a full blown enthusiast who just doesn't see around using technology on a daily basis in the classroom.

I have attended the appsenvent.com gafesummit in Bangkok 2014, and am very lucky to be able to present on the EdTech Summit on which I intend to go LIVE with HOA with my session on Hangouts. 
Your support would be sincerely appreciated.

I am also spearheading the German efforts in GEG Deutschland.
Anybody speaking German here? Cheers for reading.

This video clearly demonstrates that when you add a camera the built-in mike overrides the headset as the default...

This video clearly demonstrates that when you add a camera the built-in mike overrides the headset as the default audio device. Unfortunately the builtin mike is of a lower quality.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHolP8IDaWc

Last test of the evening

Last test of the evening
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoIDrkPEYVY

Well - seems more testing needs to be done.

Well - seems more testing needs to be done.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrMLn84Ppfk

Test of 3rd camera on Chromebox.

Test of 3rd camera on Chromebox.

When this arrived the afternoon, I just HAD to put the chromebox back together to test it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQub1AVOfK0

Welcome Dave Hudson! You are our 335th member.

Welcome Dave Hudson! You are our 335th member.

JUST FYI...

JUST FYI...
I will be without Net access from this posting until early Sunday evening as I will be moving and reconnecting all my computer systems.

I created a Community from my Profile but i wanted to create the Community from our Page... how can i change this?

I created a Community from my Profile but i wanted to create the Community from our Page... how can i change this?

And how do I add moderators to the Community and add Managers to the Page? Patty Burgess Brecht 

Thank you very very much :)

Is the link to our HOA different every week or can we create a static link that can be used repeatedly in promo...

Is the link to our HOA different every week or can we create a static link that can be used repeatedly in promo materials?

Or do we direct them to our page?
Patty Burgess Brecht

This may be of interest to members of the community.

This may be of interest to members of the  community.

Originally shared by Scott Greenstone

Inbox by Gmail: Schedule Your Emails

Great lighting article. H/T to Jeff Sieh

Great lighting article. H/T to Jeff Sieh 
http://wistia.com/content/lighting-on-the-fly

JUST A REMINDER...Today at Noon Eastern

JUST A REMINDER...Today at Noon Eastern
https://business-hangouts.com/office-hours/
https://business-hangouts.com/office-hours

The following event(s) happening today, Friday, 16 Jan, the 16th day of 2015 may be of interest; there are 349 days...

The following event(s) happening today, Friday, 16 Jan, the 16th day of 2015 may be of interest; there are 349 days remaining in the year.

I am starting a HOA with a co-host and a community page was recommended.

I am starting a HOA with a co-host and a community page was recommended... do we also need a business page from which to host the HOA or can HOAs be hosted from community pages?

Andrew Hatchett If i post something to my circles, and xyz circle, does the person get it twice?

Andrew Hatchett  If i post something to my circles, and xyz circle, does the person get it twice?  Or if they are in more than one circle and I send it to both circles, do they get it twice?

And where do the posts to the public go?
Thanks!

Hi Andrew Hatchett I am here to become more knowledgeable about this wonderful 'new to me' platform.

Hi Andrew Hatchett  I am here to become more knowledgeable about this wonderful 'new to me' platform.  I've been a guest on a few HOAs and will begin co-hosting a weekly HOA on the 29th.  While I navigate this new territory, my hope is to find support - which has been phenomenal on G+ - and to have a few 'goto's when i have questions :)

Learn the basic operations involved in creating a banner for your HOA and a lower third using the free version PIXLR.

Originally shared by John Jurkiewicz

Learn the basic operations involved in creating a banner for your HOA and a lower third using the free version PIXLR.com, a internet based, graphic design program.

Sure to be of interest to the community

Sure to be of interest to the community

Originally shared by Ronnie Bincer

Hangouts on Air Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid
This is part of the free training offered as part of the New Hangout Training site located at http://AllAboutHangouts.com - The site includes Free and Paid training to take you from Hangouts Basics to Total Hangout Confidence.

Watch a fast paced video count-down the top 10 mistakes most people make when using Google's Hangouts on Air (HOA) broadcasting tool. We not only tell you the common mistakes made, we help you understand how to avoid them.

Visit the hangout training site via the link below, watch the free training video and share the goodness with others you know could benefit.
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While you're there, check out what the site has to offer and see if you're ready to learn even more via the 9 complete training modules with videos, study guides & more.
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#HOAtips   #HangoutsOnAir   #HangoutsTraining   #FreeHangoutsTraining  
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Quick and Easy Branding!

Quick and Easy Branding!

Originally shared by Michael Daniels

New feature from the Business Hangouts folks

The message says it all...

Do not go to this.

Originally shared by Michael Daniels

Do not go to this.
We are testing and you do not need to reply!!

I will be starting things of in about 30 minutes

I will be starting things of in about 30 minutes
7:30pm Eastern

Want to talk Anything Hangouts?  Come join us!

Originally shared by Michael Daniels

If you are brand new to hangouts we are having a session on Hangouts to learn a little bit.  It is totally non-structured learning so ask whatever question you want.
All we have on the agenda is to give you a brief understanding of all the buttons you see in the hangout.  Not great detail, just an overview.

Intro time? Ok! ;).

Intro time? Ok! ;).
I've been part of G+ from early on. Have done more hangouts I can remember but always trying to learn more and already have just on the few reading I did here.
I'm a board game geek. A home Brewer and IT for a living. I'm one of the co-founders of Craft Beer Nation with Matthew Miller Charles Dunkley  and a few others. CBN was one of G+ first communities. I also do all the graphic for our hangouts and community events. We host the longest regular scheduled Google+ Hangout that started before community exists and now we have about 3 regular hangouts a week preaching about Craft Beer. G+ plus gave us an opportunity to meet some of the Rock Stars of the beer world via our Pints and Quarts show. Our community is not very big with only about 16000 member but with a large participation.
I hope to learn as much as can from you guys and share what I know if I can. It's always great to meet other people with same interest an passion I have.

In accordance with the pinned "rules" of the community, I will make an intro post here.

In accordance with the pinned "rules" of the community, I will make an intro post here. 

I joined the community to comment on a post that a personal friend, Gil Melo, tagged me into.

Gil and I are co-founders of Craft Beer Nation. Our group is composed of 20+ contributors, and together we host 2-3 HoA's per week relating to the craft beer industry. We have a small following, but we do it for the fun of it. Our news/interview show, Pints and Quarts, is big enough now that we are booking craft brewery CEOs as guests. What fun!

I am a SysAdmin by day, and an experienced Hangout host by night. I can offer some tips, but am looking forward to learning more from the rest of the community (a cursory look at the first 10 posts here have already taught me a few things). 

Because of the flexible day job, I can participate in test hangouts more often than not. I will keep this community on "notification" to try and be aware of those needs.

A quick question: Is there a way to integrate music into and HOA as an opening or closing?

The following event(s) happening today, Wednesday, 14 Jan, the 14th day of 2015 may be of interest; there are 352...

The following event(s) happening today, Wednesday, 14 Jan, the 14th day of 2015 may be of interest; there are 352 days remaining in the year.

Sorry I missed the hangout today.

Sorry I missed the hangout today. I have a question. I'd like to convert my blog readers to join me on my Google+ page. What information do I need to share with them to get them started?

Aprox. 30 minutes doing some BHOA stuff

Aprox. 30 minutes doing some BHOA stuff
Come get your learn on!
Click here to register and come in!
https://business-hangouts.com/join.php?m=MTcxNDl8MzUzMzU=
https://business-hangouts.com/join.php?m=MTcxNDl8MzUzMzU

So, I'm in side the Business HAngouts but can not find the START button. Current status is "OFF AIR". HElp?

BHOA practice tonight 9pm!

A supergreat tip from Stephan Hovnanian !

A supergreat tip from Stephan Hovnanian !

Originally shared by Stephan Hovnanian

[TIP] Set a cover photo caption for lead-gen and keyword optimization
This video just broke the 1,000 views mark, which is huge for me, thanks everybody who has watched and learned from it!

The premise here is simple: you can add caption text to your cover photo, which makes links clickable. Do this to help discovery via Google Image search, and also as a way to drive leads when someone clicks on your cover photo (or if you instruct them to).

#googleplus   #googleplustips  
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrC7DZ8ZxDQ&feature=share

Neat Article!

Neat Article!
http://sallyember.com/2015/01/05/12-tips-on-how-not-to-host-a-30-minute-podcast-radio-show-or-googleyoutube-hoa/

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!

For those new to Google+ who want to learn about Hangouts and Hangouts On Air, this is the ideal product. Clear, concise, and structured to allow learning at your own pace. I highly recommend it!

Originally shared by Ronnie Bincer

The Ultimate Hangouts Training Product... Just released
We all know the power of Hangouts and Hangouts on Air. Nothing quite matches the ability these tools offer for building relationships and communicating our message. Now you can easily get the hangout training you need at a very affordable price!

But you know you’ve seen it - Hangouts on Air broadcasts that are so poorly done that you are embarrassed for the people involved. Sometimes people just go for it regardless of how it might damage their reputation and the HOA tool fights back! If you don’t know how to use the tools, then they become the focus instead of the vehicle for delivering your message.

Finally, you can get the Hangout Training You Need
Now you can get the foundational training you need in a structured program on your own schedule. Nine complete training modules including videos and study guides walk you through the materials at your own pace - on your own schedule. We take you from Hangout Basics to Total Hangout Confidence!

Hangouts Training Product Created by a Name You Trust
Not only is the AllAboutHangouts training product backed by a 30-day money back guarantee, it is crafted and created by The Hangout Helper, Ronnie Bincer. My background in Software Training and Video SEO makes me uniquely qualified to create the training you need. Since May of 2012 I’ve been training others to master hangouts 1 on 1 or in public & private forums.

The Short Story Behind the Product
This product was birthed from my clients’ needs. I’ve taken the most common hangouts concerns and needs and built the training to address them.

People need an accurate, no hype way to learn how to make the Hangout toolset work properly for them. People have been wanting an up-to-date guide on how to best create Hangouts and HOAs. The format we have chosen allows us to make updates to the training materials on a regular basis so it will updated as hangouts change - and change they do!

Product Launch Special Pricing $100-off, Here's the Link:
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We’re offering a special price for you during the launch period so take advantage of it now and tell others where to get the hangout training they need.

Look through the Product Tour and you’ll see video snippets of each module so you’ll know what you’ll be getting. Take a look around, get the product and start down your path to Hangout Confidence. The price is right and the no-risk guarantee makes it easy.

Training You for Hangout Success
If you’ve seen any of my training materials and posts about hangouts you know that accuracy and quality are included. Learn what you need to know today so the HOAs you do tomorrow will make you proud.

Please help spread the word about this labor of love. Thanks!
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#HangoutsTrainingProduct   #HangoutsTraining   #HangoutsOnAir
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The following event(s) happening today, Tuesday, 13 Jan, the 13th day of 2015 may be of interest; there are 352 days...

The following event(s) happening today, Tuesday, 13 Jan, the 13th day of 2015 may be of interest; there are 352 days remaining in the year.

In addition to those pictured below, there is an additional event.
https://plus.google.com/u/0/+MichaelDaniels/posts/hhyYhwkuEyE

Wednesday 1/14/2015 we will have a beginners hangout.

Wednesday 1/14/2015 we will have a beginners hangout.
This being done in a Scheduled Hangout On Air Event (SHOAE)

Feel free to come in and ask any questions you want.  Very informal, we want to just show you briefly what the buttons do in a hangout.geg

Here is the link to the Event:
https://plus.google.com/u/0/events/cndg3gms8s5iugarf0apsl7b658
https://plus.google.com/u/0/events/cndg3gms8s5iugarf0apsl7b658

Tomorrow (Tuesday 1/13/2015) doing a BEGINNERS look at Business hangouts.

Tomorrow (Tuesday 1/13/2015) doing a BEGINNERS look at Business hangouts.
This is being done in a business hangout.  If you would like to join, click this meeting link:
https://business-hangouts.com/join.php?m=MTcxNDl8MzUzMzU=

You don't have to register.  Just click the link.


NOTE: if you want to register, you can.  This gives you an email that then allows you to add this event to your Google Calendar. Click here to register:
https://business-hangouts.com/register.php?m=MTcxNDl8MzUzMzU=

The ONLY reason to register in this case is to have the ability to add this event to your calendar!
https://business-hangouts.com/join.php?m=MTcxNDl8MzUzMzU

I have scheduled my first BHOA for Thursday evening.

I have scheduled my first BHOA for Thursday evening. I am starting out with the free version for a small group. I find that several features are not available for the free version, for instance I cannot seem to make it a private recording. So do I just leave it as public and then edit through You Tube afterwards to make it private?