Due to Travel, the regular twice daily User2User Q&A Sessions have been cancelled and will resume Monday, 3 Oct 2016.

Due to Travel, the regular twice daily User2User Q&A Sessions have been cancelled and will resume Monday, 3 Oct 2016.

Andy - v.73.0

Andy - v.73.0

Attn: Pixel 2015 Owners

Attn: Pixel 2015 Owners
New Update for Chrome OS
Play Store Now Available on Stable 53

Originally shared by Ben Miller

I just got Google Play on Stable.

Has it dropped for anyone else?

MONDAY - JOIN US TODAY - 26 Sep 2016

MONDAY - JOIN US TODAY - 26 Sep 2016
Link: https://goo.gl/FLeZ1d
Morning Session 10:30-11:00 AM Central
Evening Session 8:00-8:30 PM Central

NOTE: If I don't open the above within 5 minutes of the starting time please use the following link to start a video call anyone can join:
http://bit.ly/DailyQandA

A Personal Endorsement

A Personal Endorsement

I'm often asked where I get a lot of the stuff I share, and this is one of my favorite sources for the latest news on several subjects.

Give it a try - you won't be disappointed!

Andy Hatchett

Just a reminder...

Just a reminder...
Business-Hangouts Office Hours
https://business-hangouts.com/support
https://business-hangouts.com/support

JOIN US TODAY - FRIDAY - 23 Sep 2016

JOIN US TODAY - FRIDAY - 23 Sep 2016
Link: https://goo.gl/FLeZ1d
Morning Session 12 Noon- 12:30 PM Central
Evening Session 8:00-8:30 PM Central

NOTE: If I don't open the above within 5 minutes of the starting time please use the following link to start a video call anyone can join:
http://bit.ly/DailyQandA

JOIN US TODAY - THURSDAY - 22 Sep 2016

JOIN US TODAY - THURSDAY - 22 Sep 2016
Link: https://goo.gl/FLeZ1d
Morning Session 10:30-11:00 AM Central
Evening Session 8:00-8:30 PM Central

NOTE: If I don't open the above within 5 minutes of the starting time please use the following link to start a video call anyone can join:
http://bit.ly/DailyQandA

Can anyone tell me which video cams work with Windows 10?

Can anyone tell me which video cams work with Windows 10? I've been searching but can't find the info anywhere. Mine bit the dust with the Aniversary edition.

Acer R11 and Asus Flip Only- Still No Pixel 2015

Acer R11 and Asus Flip Only- Still No Pixel 2015

Originally shared by Chrome Unboxed

Breaking news!!!! Play Store for Chromebooks has arrived!

https://goo.gl/qYixPy

It has FINALLY happened

It has FINALLY happened

Originally shared by Luke Wroblewski

Google+ for Work
Big news. Starting today Google+ joins Gmail, Google Drive, Calendar and more as a core Apps for Work service. That means Google+ will now be included in existing Google Apps agreements for most customers. For more information, check out the official announcement: http://googleappsupdates.blogspot.com/2016/09/googleplus-core-service.html

WEDNESDAY - JOIN US TODAY - 21 Sep 2016

WEDNESDAY - JOIN US TODAY - 21 Sep 2016
Link: https://goo.gl/FLeZ1d
Morning Session 10:30-11:00 AM Central
Evening Session 8:00-8:30 PM Central

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An interesting development -Schedule a post

An interesting development -Schedule a post

Originally shared by Friends+Me

Schedule posts for Google+ Profiles and Collections without the browser running all the time!

I am happy to announce that Google+ team has taken another step in the right direction and made it possible to publish to Google+ profiles and collections to all Google+ partners.

So from now on, Friends+Me users are going to be able to schedule and publish posts for Google+ profiles and collections without the need to keep the browser with the Friends+Me extension up and running all the time!

We've almost lost all hopes but it's finally here! How cool is that!

All you have to do is to reconnect your already connected Google+ Profile and Page accounts to enable this new feature.
The feature will be automatically enabled for all accounts you'll connect from now on.

There's a catch. The extended Google+ API do not support publishing to Google Apps profiles, only free Google profiles are supported at the moment. Google+ team promised to remove this limitation soon.

Let me know what you think of this new feature.

Enjoy :)

How to reconnect account? http://help.friendsplus.me/article/14-how-to-reconnect-account

TUESDAY - JOIN US TODAY - 20 Sep 2016

TUESDAY - JOIN US TODAY - 20 Sep 2016
Link: https://goo.gl/FLeZ1d
Morning Session 10:30-11:00 AM Central
Evening Session 8:00-8:30 PM Central

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http://bit.ly/DailyQandA

Ah well, I figured I'd run my first 'real' #HOA using LIveEvents today but it seems - eh - slightly complicated...

Ah well, I figured I'd run my first 'real' #HOA using LIveEvents today but it seems - eh - slightly complicated compared to the old times. If any of you guys are awake I wouldn't mind someone holding my hand :)

Tablet Mode for Chrome

Tablet Mode for Chrome
Just FYI

Originally shared by Chrome Unboxed

Quick tip for today: enable tablet mode for websites in your browser and take advantage of sites that are optimized for tablet use on your Chromebook. With all the convertibles coming, this could be really handy!
https://goo.gl/AulDsc

JOIN US TODAY - MONDAY - 19 Sep 2016

JOIN US TODAY - MONDAY - 19 Sep 2016
Link: https://goo.gl/FLeZ1d
Morning Session 10:30-11:00 AM Central
Evening Session 8:00-8:30 PM Central

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Check Internet Speed Quickly

Check Internet Speed Quickly
Just FYI

Originally shared by Brent Sullivan

Run Internet Speed Test right from Google Search results!

Back in June Google rolled out this feature to a few select users. Now it appears it may be LIVE for everyone. You can see if it works for you by searching for "speed test" right from your address bar on Chromebook. Speed Test in Search Results also works with the App Launcher and OK Google. Try it out! Is it working for you?

An interesting read for those with Google for Work accounts.

An interesting read for those with Google for Work accounts.

Just a reminder...

Just a reminder...
https://business-hangouts.com/support
*_9AM Pacific / Noon Eastern_*
https://business-hangouts.com/support

JOIN US TODAY - FRIDAY - 16 Sep 2016

JOIN US TODAY - FRIDAY - 16 Sep 2016
Link: https://goo.gl/FLeZ1d
Morning Session 12 Noon- 12:30 PM Central
No Evening Session - PLUSWORD GAME

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New G+ Management Tools rolling out

New G+ Management Tools rolling out

Originally shared by Luke Wroblewski

Google+ Management Tools
Today we've rolled out a new set of features available to social media management tools like Hootsuite. Schedule posts, review stats, and more. Further info is in John's post (http://goo.gl/AvL4wD) and on the Hootsuite blog (http://goo.gl/IPrIZ3).

JOIN US TODAY - THURSDAY - 15 Sep 2016

JOIN US TODAY - THURSDAY - 15 Sep 2016
Link: https://goo.gl/FLeZ1d
Morning Session 10:30-11:00 AM Central
Evening Session 8:00-8:30 PM Central

NOTE: If I don't open the above within 5 minutes of the starting time please use the following link to start a video call anyone can join:
http://bit.ly/DailyQandA

WEDNESDAY EVENING 14 September 2016

WEDNESDAY EVENING 14 September 2016
8:00PM Central Daylight Time
https://goo.gl/FLeZ1d

Permalinks are all fixed

Not that I have a Mobile Phone but...

Not that I have a Mobile Phone but...

So, finally heard back from YouTube, but I am flummoxed and need advice.

So, finally heard back from YouTube, but I am flummoxed and need advice. Peggy K, +Craig Long, Andrew Hatchett, Michael Daniels, Meloney Hall (yes; I listened to your podcast, Meloney!), and anyone else, please weigh in!

After complaining on Twitter and elsewhere for three days straight, I finally received a notice that I am no longer "suspended," but (see below) it is horrible customer service.

There is no apology, no explanation, no way to tell what actually got flagged nor how to prevent it in the future. It was all YouTube's fault (I never violated any ToS), but they still have this not-so-subtle victim-blaming thing going on in this email, right? Why?

There WAS NO CONTENT TO BE FLAGGED! This video never streamed! There was nothing to be "taken down"! How (and with what) did anyone "review my video"?? For what?

It was flagged for the title and description, during set-up! And, I used almost the exact same wording I have used for the previous 50 Episodes of my talk show, *CHANGES* conversations between authors, as before. Even if it had streamed, there is no "copyright" violation possible. Each Episode is always just I and one author talking about our own work and general topics. period.

I am so angry that YouTube is run by crazed 'bots and idiotic, irresponsible humans who apparently have a policy to "shoot first, ask questions never," presuming guilt and offering no recourse or explanation when they are wrong. Why do we put up with this?

And, given all the problems you all are listing, here, with HOAs, now, I'm reluctant even to try to set one up again, again.


Here is their "get out of jail" email, unedited:
"Hey Sally,

"I'm reaching out on behalf of the YouTube Creator Support team to connect regarding your live streaming issue.

"It looks as though live streaming was disabled due to some of your content being flagged and taken down. We count on our community members to know our Community Guidelines and to flag content they believe violates them. We review all flagged content quickly, and if we find that a video does violate the guidelines, we remove it. Occasionally, a video flagged by users or identified by our team is mistakenly taken down. When this is brought to our attention, we review the content and take appropriate action, including restoring videos or channels that had been removed. In this case, we were able to review your video and get it reinstated, as well as reinstated your live streaming capabilities!

"Thanks so much for bringing this to our attention and should you ever have any additional questions or issues, please feel free to reach out the Creator Support team here.

"Take care,
Josh
Partner Operations Manager
creator-support@youtube.com "


Advice welcomed, because I am steaming mad and likely to do/write things I regret all over social media right now.

14 Sep 2016 - WEDNESDAY - Join Us Today

14 Sep 2016 - WEDNESDAY - Join Us Today
Link: https://goo.gl/FLeZ1d
Morning Session 10:30-11:00 AM Central
Evening Session 8:00-8:30 PM Central
https://plus.google.com/u/0/events/c7v9r8k68tch6shja1bcdpvgi8s

NOTE: If I don't open the above within 5 minutes of the starting time please use the following link to start a video call anyone can join:
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Oh No! The http://hangouts.google.com/onair link no longer works to start an HOA.

Oh No! The http://hangouts.google.com/onair link no longer works to start an HOA.

This doesn't work either: http://www.bit.ly/StartMyHOA

Strange that the Start a Hangout on Air button on the https://unifiedchat.com/ site still starts an HOA.
Andrew Hatchett Michael Daniels Chad LaFarge 
http://hangouts.google.com/onair

G+ IOS Update 6.0.0 Released

G+ IOS Update 6.0.0 Released

Originally shared by Luke Wroblewski

G+ iOS Update 6.0.0
Our ninth Google+ iOS app update of the year is rolling out today with faster start-up times and multiple features to edit and customize your Google+ profile. John's post has further details:

DUE TO A LATE CHANGE OF PLANS THE EVENING Q&A SESSION HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

DUE TO A LATE CHANGE OF PLANS THE EVENING Q&A SESSION HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

I may make it back on later in the evening but not sure.
Andy

ok- a good step in the right direction!

BTW.

BTW... Did you know that even with HOA moving to YouTube you can still set up a traditional Event and link a YT video?

I just created one...

https://plus.google.com/u/0/events/c1gupu86it7iohfrgpks49gats0
https://plus.google.com/u/0/events/c1gupu86it7iohfrgpks49gats0

Well- It is gone. No Way to Start a HOA and no Live HOAs being shown as before...

Well- It is gone. No Way to Start a HOA and no Live HOAs being shown as before...

Just a simple static page.
https://plus.google.com/u/0/hangouts/onair

Watch2Gether.com has just increased the number of saved chat messages to 50.

Watch2Gether.com has just increased the number of saved chat messages to 50.

I'm not sure how this would work well with recorded videos since everyone sees the same thing at the same time. If you scroll to a certain point in the video everyone in the room will see you move it. That's not a problem with the live video but it might pose a problem with watching the trailer.
http://watch2gether.com

TUESDAY - 13 Sep 2016 - Join Us Today

TUESDAY - 13 Sep 2016 - Join Us Today
Link: https://goo.gl/FLeZ1d
Morning Session 10:30-11:00 AM Central
Evening Session 8:00-8:30 PM Central
https://plus.google.com/u/0/events/c7v9r8k68tch6shja1bcdpvgi8s

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Updated HOA/YT Changeover Help Page

Updated HOA/YT Changeover Help Page
h/t Peggy K 
https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/7083786

Thanks Scott Scowcroft for finding this!

Thanks Scott Scowcroft for finding this!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4r0LcQas7I0&feature=share

MONDAY - 12 Sep 2016 - Join Us Today

MONDAY - 12 Sep 2016 - Join Us Today
Link: https://goo.gl/FLeZ1d
Morning Session 10:30-11:00 AM Central
Evening Session 8:00-8:30 PM Central
https://plus.google.com/u/0/events/c7v9r8k68tch6shja1bcdpvgi8s

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Now that things are moving- Here's how to keep track of who is doing what

Now that things are moving- Here's how to keep track of who is doing what

h/t Peggy K 
https://youtu.be/hLmHTLTVbvU

Title

Partying Words and Parting Words.

As we prepare to say goodbye to the Google Events Pages, I can’t help but to be thankful to Google for offering this platform (for free, like so many other of their products) where so many have built an online reputation based on engagement with like minded people, friends, and potential customers. I am especially grateful for all of the great friends I have made over the past few years thanks to HOA’s.

Thanks also to this User2User-Live Community for being there throughout, helping all of us newbies and veterans make sense of the process, and yes all of the changes too. I know the community will remain active in the effort to help members make the transition. Actively working on solutions to chat issues and answering the many questions. I am, as I am sure we all are, thankful for all that you do, not just as outstanding individuals but as a group. Keep up the great work.

But now it’s time to kiss the event page goodbye. I hope to see all of you folks on the other side. The YouTube Live Event (YTLE) Side.

LIVE Hangouts on Air around the world

LIVE Hangouts on Air around the world

https://gaming.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU12uITxBEPF203-D7gvc7QRt55AOnAXl

Chrome Web Browser Notifications Rolling Out

Chrome Web Browser Notifications Rolling Out
Something some of us have been waiting for!

Originally shared by Luke Wroblewski

Chrome Web Browser Notifications
Today we’re rolling out the ability to get Google+ notifications in the Chrome Web browser. In order to enable this feature, you’ll have to turn on the Google+ Web notifications setting and give your Web browser permission to send you notifications from plus.google.com (illustrated in the image).

You don't have to be on plus.google.com to get these notifications. General Chrome browser notification settings can be managed under Content Settings in Chrome.

As always, please send us any ideas/issues using the Send Feedback menu item to ensure we see them.

Thanks~

New Category Added to Side Menu

New Category Added to Side Menu

Due to the expected increase in questions about the upcoming changes, I have added a new category to handle questions about YouTube Live Events (YTLE). Please do NOT ask questions about YouTube Live Streaming- BETA in the new category.. Thanks

Be part of History! Join our Online Memorial celebrating the Life of the Event Page!

Be part of History! Join our Online Memorial celebrating the Life of the Event Page!

Sunday, Saturday, September 11, 2016 (6:45 - 7:15 PM CDT)
https://plus.google.com/u/0/events/cr4qikq7ehdj4551l6fnjfuec54?authkey=CJ7u3ub-m9ucOg

Just a reminder... Business-Hangout Office Hours

Just a reminder... Business-Hangout Office Hours
9AM Pacific /12 Noon Wastern
https://business-hangouts.com/support

FRIDAY - 9 Sep 2016 - Join Us Today

FRIDAY - 9 Sep 2016 - Join Us Today
Link: https://goo.gl/FLeZ1d
Morning Session Approx 12 Noon CDT - right after Business-Hangouts Office Hours
Evening Session 8:00-8:30 PM Central
https://plus.google.com/u/0/events/c7v9r8k68tch6shja1bcdpvgi8s

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New Hangout Update Rolling Out NOW

New Hangout Update Rolling Out NOW

Be sure to update ASAP to get the best Hangout experience.

https://support.google.com/hangouts/answer/6127720?hl=en&ref_topic=6386427

Just thought you ought to know...

Just thought you ought to know...

Originally shared by Chris Cox

Google to start shaming the web to https.
https://9to5google.com/2016/09/08/google-chrome-https-not-secure/

Thursday - 8 Sep 2016 - Join Us Today

Thursday - 8 Sep 2016 - Join Us Today
Link: https://goo.gl/FLeZ1d
Morning Session 10:30-11:00 AM Central
Evening Session 8:00-8:30 PM Central
https://plus.google.com/u/0/events/c7v9r8k68tch6shja1bcdpvgi8s

NOTE: If I don't open the above within 5 minutes of the starting time please use the following link to start a video call anyone can join:
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Hangout On Air Moves to YouTube September 12, 2016...

Hangout On Air Moves to YouTube September 12, 2016...

Well, for me at least, it will be moving there September 11, 2016 at 7:00 PM Central Daylight Time

The actual time the change will happen is based on what time zone you live in.

Google starts its day at 00:00 GMT (7:00 PM CDT [-5 GMT] )

Check what time it will actually change for you to avoid problems.

Just in case you missed it...

Just in case you missed it...
h/t Ronnie Bincer
https://youtu.be/l6gneWIigRc

Ronnie Bincer's show with Michael Daniels, and Heather Kraafter has ended so if anyone wants to hangout- we are...

Ronnie Bincer's show with Michael Daniels, and Heather Kraafter  has ended so if anyone wants to hangout- we are open :)

Link: https://goo.gl/FLeZ1d
https://goo.gl/FLeZ1d

WEDNESDAY - 7 Sep 2016 - Join Us Today

WEDNESDAY - 7 Sep 2016 - Join Us Today
Link: https://goo.gl/FLeZ1d
Morning Session 10:30-11:00 AM Central
NO EVENING SESSION - Hangout Mastery Monthly Meeting
https://plus.google.com/u/0/events/c7v9r8k68tch6shja1bcdpvgi8s

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Can anyone confirm that comments can be posted LIVE below the YouTube Watch Page video when you start the HOA at...

Can anyone confirm that comments can be posted LIVE below the YouTube Watch Page video when you start the HOA at http://hangouts.google.com/onair?
I don't use that link that often and have never checked.
Andrew Hatchett

If your posts seem slow to appear in a community, it may not be your computer or a glitch...

If your posts seem slow to appear in a community, it may not be your computer or a glitch...

Originally shared by John Skeats

New Google+ Tip: Why Your Posts Might Be Take a While to Appear in Communities

Your posts used to appear in communities immediately unless they were flagged as possible spam. That might not be true anymore in some communities. Google recently introduced a new option called "Hold posts for review" to help community moderators fight spam. You could see a delay before your posts appear in a community if the community's moderators enabled this option for the community. (It is off by default.)

Depending on a choice made by the moderator when the option is enabled, "Hold posts for review" treats either all members or only new members as "Limited members." Posts by limited members are put into a special new queue (not the same queue as posts flagged by the spam filters) until a moderator reviews them and decides whether they are appropriate for the general membership to see.* How long this takes obviously depends on how promptly the community's moderators review posts in the queue. Posts for regular members (ones who are not limited members) do not get held for review.

If a moderator decides that a limited member has demonstrated that their posts are of high enough quality to do so, the moderator can promote the person from being a limited member. Of course, Google+ also provides moderators the ability to demote members to being limited members, as well.

* Note: If a post by a limited member is detected as probable spam by the Google+ spam filters, it would go to the spam moderation queue rather than the "Hold for review" queue.

Good Informative Post - Should be read before Sept.12th, 2016

Good Informative Post - Should be read before Sept.12th, 2016

Originally shared by John Skeats

New Google+ Tip: Creating Private Posts in the New Google+

Creating private post in the new Google+ is both clumsy and non-intuitive -- but it can be done. In this post, I'm going to cover the basic way but then show you a much better solution which makes it easier and offers the side benefit of making it easy to locate your private posts. (The picture below gives a hint about the second method.)

Basic way of creating private posts
1. +Mention The person or people you want to share the post with.
2. Click the audience at the top of the post.
3. Select See more at the bottom of the first pop-up. The second pop-up will just names of the people you want to address it to at the top.
4. Click _ Done _.
5. Compose and send your post.

A better solution for private posts
Create a collection shared with only you named "Private" or whatever you want it to be called. (You only do this once,)

When you want to share a private post, simply share it with your "Private" collection (or whatever you called it) and +mention the people you want to share the post with.

They will see the post as "Shared privately" (not "Shared with only you" even if you +mention only one person). The collection name will be hidden because you did not share the collection with them.

The side benefit of this approach is that you can see all of your private posts instantly by opening the collection. To make finding specific types of private posts (e.g., posts shared with family vs general personal posts, etc.) even easier, you can create multiple private collections.

Keep an eye on Google Webmasters.

Keep an eye on Google Webmasters. They have been running HOAs for a long time now, and they are also trying to figure out how best to manage without the Google+ Event (especially the Q&A option).

Discussion on Twitter:

Check out @JohnMu's Tweet: https://twitter.com/JohnMu/status/773089284761018368?s=09

Google Webmasters:

https://plus.google.com/+ Googlewebmasters
https://www.seroundtable.com/google-webmaster-hangouts-youtube-live-22648.html

Correction

Correction
Last night I posted that UnifiedChat Hangout Extension only saved the last 10 messages. That was an error on my part.

It is Watch2Gether that only saves the last 10 messages.

The original post has been corrected

Andy Hatchett
User2User-LIVE!
Co-Founder

I invited watch2gether.com to join the User2User community so if you see them knocking at the door you may want to...

I invited watch2gether.com to join the User2User community so if you see them knocking at the door you may want to fast track them in.

Watch2gether on G+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/101342168488906221122/videos

Facebook conversation here:
https://www.facebook.com/watch2gether/photos/a.445986035479816.1073741825.130163973728692/1061198740625206/?type=3&theater

watch2gether.com From your perspective: What is missing in Watch2Gether to make it a good replacement for Google+ Live Events?

Craig Long I guess keeping more of the chat comments is number one.

watch2gether.com Ok thanks... would it help to keep a bit more of the comments (e.g. 100 messages) or do people need a complete archive of all messages ever written in a room?

I gave a long reply on why it is important to keep all the comments. Presently they only save the last 10 messages.
Andrew Hatchett 
http://Watch2Gether.com

Just a reminder...

Just a reminder...

Originally shared by LowellAnn Fuglsang

Success Circle Sept. 6th
Topic: Exploration of Google Ad Sense

Tell me here in the comments if you would like to participate as a Panel Member. Use hashtag: #BYOCSept62016
http://bit.ly/LAsBYOCEO

Just a reminder...

Just a reminder...
http://bit.ly/1PCMPQ3

6 Sep 2016 - TUESDAY - Join Us Today

6 Sep 2016 - TUESDAY - Join Us Today
Link: https://goo.gl/FLeZ1d
Morning Session 10:30-11:00 AM Central
Evening Session 8:00-8:30 PM Central

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Recommendations for Event Page Replacement Alternatives

Recommendations for Event Page Replacement Alternatives

1). Community Centered Hangout On Air (CCHOA)
At its most basic level this method involves merely posting a video in a community category and everybody replying to that particular post so that everything remains in that particular thread. There is a 4 video series that goes into detail about this process. See: CCHOA Playlist

2). YouTube Channel
If you don’t have a community or a website where you can embed your event, this may be your best option. The biggest drawback to this option is that the live chat comments are not saved once the event has ended. You can always copy the live chat before ending the event and then paste them back as a comment when comments become available after the event ends but that gets old very quickly. There is a workaround for this [ https://unifiedchat.com ] that will be discussed later in the document - stay tuned.

3). Embed Event on your own website
Embedding your event on your own website is a great way to drive traffic to your website as well as providing a consistent location for your event. Depending on how your website is set up (theme, layout, etc.) you may or may not need to install a comment plug-in to get the result you want. While User2User can offer generalized help, the variety and scope of individual websites precludes offering detailed technical help - unless there is an expert web designer among the membership that I don’t know about!

4). Hangout On Air Wrappers (Business-Hangouts, Webinar Jam, Crowdcast, UnifiedChat Hangouts Extension*, etc.)
These wrapper Apps offer many advantages of the Event Page as well as added features. Some have free versions, some don’t. Some automatically record to YouTube while others don’t. Some can stand alone while others can also be embedded on a website. All of them provide a way to keep video and comments together.

A special note about UnifiedChat Hangouts Extension…
UnifiedChat only saves the last 10 comments - but…
Last night while helping Ronnie Bincer test some things it was noted that if a Hangout On Air was started using the yellow “Start a Hangout On Air” button at https://unifiedchat.com the YouTube page displayed the Comment area rather than the live-chat area. More testing showed that the actual comments made during a live event remained even after the event was over. Thus, starting from the UnifiedChat site and directing them to the YouTube page where they can make comments before, during, and after the event may offer a solution.

"Picture in Picture Viewer" Chrome extension

"Picture in Picture Viewer" Chrome extension

With "Picture in Picture Viewer" you can view the live HOA comments and video side by side. Just pop out the video in a floating window to the right of the comments. Then as you scroll the comments the video will remain fixed to the right of your screen.

Docks your favourite stuff in a floating mobile-view window! Including Facebook chatting, Youtube videos and Hangouts calls.
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/picture-in-picture-viewer/efaagmolahogmekmnmkigonhfcdiemnl

A meet up in Colorado.

A meet up in Colorado. Want great food, let a local take you to breakfast. --- Good luck on your new adventure, Ronnie Bincer

The image on the left shows the YouTube watch page after setting up a YTLE.

The image on the left shows the YouTube watch page after setting up a YTLE. on the YouTube site itself (note the area for live chat)... The image on the right shows the YouTube watch page after starting a HOA from the UnifiedChat Hangout Extension website (note there is no live chat area but that IS a comment area and comments made here during the live event are saved as comments when the event ends)

This has several ramifications.

Complete CCHOA 3 Video Series

Complete CCHOA 3 Video Series
Event Page Alternative No. 1

Alternative No. 2 (YouTube Channel) will be discussed tomorrow.
 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzQAY3piI9qjsYbbBcNtXk5ZZEsv1W5ct

A Story of Engagement between two of our community members.

A Story of Engagement between two of our community members.

Originally shared by Heather Kraafter

This is a great story shared with my by Sheila Hensley about her experience as a Kraaft Shaak  customer and patron of Michaels Stores framing department.
You WANT to learn more - this story is touching and also informative.
Thanks for sharing it with us, Sheila!
http://bit.ly/2bSQdbj

Anyone want to help out with HOA questions in the YouTube forum, live category?

Anyone want to help out with HOA questions in the YouTube forum, live category?
https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topicsearchin/youtube/category$3A(youtube-live)%7Csort:relevance

For those who weren't around in March 2014

For those who weren't around in March 2014
Community Centered Hangout On Air [CCHOA]

One method of replacing the Event Page.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igtT0AyI77o&list=PLzQAY3piI9qjsYbbBcNtXk5ZZEsv1W5ct

Just a reminder...

Just a reminder...
https://plus.google.com/u/0/101486004679658584691/posts/9oWT81tPh7n

What's Happening This Week in User2User-LIVE!

What's Happening This Week in User2User-LIVE!
https://youtu.be/u6Sm32yjLFQ

Watch2Gether Chatroom

Watch2Gether Chatroom

•Watch recorded and live videos together in sync.
•Create a playlist consisting of a YouTube trailer and Live Event.
•Enable your live webcam in the room so others will see you.

Message from the staff to me:
When you register a Watch2Gether account (free) you can save rooms and make them persistent. This way they are not deleted after 24 hours.
However, the chat message history is currently limited to the last 10 messages.
https://www.watch2gether.com/

MONDAY - 5 Sep 2016 - Join Us Today

MONDAY - 5 Sep 2016 - Join Us Today
Link: https://goo.gl/FLeZ1d
Morning Session 10:30-11:00 AM Central
Evening Session 8:00-8:30 PM Central

NOTE: If I don't open the above within 5 minutes of the starting time please use the following link to start a video call anyone can join:
http://bit.ly/DailyQandA

An interesting test -Youtube COMMENTS available during YouTube Live Event broadcast!

An interesting test -Youtube COMMENTS available during YouTube Live Event broadcast!
https://youtu.be/CMv7DECEfpw

Welcome UnifiedChat Hangout Extension!

Welcome UnifiedChat Hangout Extension!

Title

A Personal Recommendation

A Personal Recommendation

Change seems to be happening faster and faster in G+ and YouTube.
One of the best places I have found to find news of these changes is to subscribe to Peggy K's Weekly Update.

Give it a try!

This says it all

This says it all
https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topicsearchin/youtube/category$3A(youtube-live)%7Csort:relevance/youtube/zLmy8P7utzU

We now return to our regular programming!

We now return to our regular programming!

Evening Session 8:00-8:30 PM Central
Link: https://goo.gl/FLeZ1d

Early Evening Session: 6:00PM-6:30PM CDT

Early Evening Session: 6:00PM-6:30PM CDT
https://business-hangouts.com/register.php?m=NDQ3MjJ8MTA3MjIz
https://business-hangouts.com/register.php?m=NDQ3MjJ8MTA3MjIz

New G+, Circles, and Blocking - Rules have changed

New G+, Circles, and Blocking - Rules have changed

Originally shared by John R. Ellis

Blocking profiles no longer useful for removing from their circles

Sorry if this has already been addressed here - too many posts to see if it has. G+ got rid of Circle Sharing because people complained about being in circles with offensive people. In the recent past, if you blocked a profile, it removed YOU from THEIR circles. If you then later unblocked them so you could see what they were doing and saying, you stayed out of their circles until they decided to circle you again. NOW, if you unblock them, you are automatically added back to being in their circles. That is not good - and not sure if that is how G+ intended it to work. Is this a glitch or the new way?

#Block

NEW NOTIFICATION CENTER for Google+ Web

NEW NOTIFICATION CENTER for Google+ Web

Originally shared by Luke Wroblewski

New Notifications Center
This week we rolled out a new notifications center on the Google+ Web experience. Within it you can mark all notifications as read, quickly scan by notification type (comments, +1s, reshares), and filter all your notifications by All, Unread, and Other Updates. These filters are also available today on the Google+ iOS app.

This new Notifications Center our first version, with lots of updates to come. As such, please send us any ideas/issues using the Send Feedback menu item to ensure we see them.

Thanks~

NOTE SPECIAL TIMES

NOTE SPECIAL TIMES
FRIDAY- 2 Sep 2016 - Join Us Today

Morning Session Noon - 12:30 PM Central
LINK: https://goo.gl/spaces/cgvzH2nRHiNw4G3y5

_Early Evening Session:
https://business-hangouts.com/register.php?m=NDQ3MjJ8MTA3MjIz

Late Evening Session 8:00-8:30 PM Central
Link: https://goo.gl/FLeZ1d

NOTE: If I don't open the above within 5 minutes of the starting time please use the following link to start a video call anyone can join:
http://bit.ly/DailyQandA

Just a reminder...

Just a reminder...
https://business-hangouts.com/support
9AM Pacific / Noon Eastern
https://business-hangouts.com/support

FYI - for Business Hangouts On Air subscribers.

FYI - for Business Hangouts On Air subscribers. It worked as expected. Since we had been starting our HOA's from YouTube, before BHOA, it was like riding a bicycle.

Originally shared by DearMYRTLE

New Hangouts are working fine!
  DearREADERS, An update regarding: Hangouts Going Away? No worries for us . Cousin Russ and I just tested out a pre-release of the new hangouts process that will go live on 12 Sept 2016. Things work without a hitch! This means hangout enthusiasts will have...
http://blog.dearmyrtle.com/2016/09/new-hangouts-are-working-fine.html

Another Alternative...

Another Alternative...

To paraphrase a certain song...

To paraphrase a certain song...

Kiss Events Good-Bye, and Point Me Toward... ???

August Stats for User2User-LIVE! Community

August Stats for User2User-LIVE! Community

THURSDAY - 1 Sep 2016 - Join Us Today

THURSDAY - 1 Sep 2016 - Join Us Today
Link: https://goo.gl/FLeZ1d
Morning Session 10:30-11:00 AM Central
Evening Session 8:00-8:30 PM Central

NOTE: If I don't open the above within 5 minutes of the starting time please use the following link to start a video call anyone can join:
http://bit.ly/DailyQandA