Hangouts - Duo - Allo

Hangouts - Duo - Allo
Google answers "Why"

Originally shared by OnBRM

Google: Hangouts will shift its focus to the enterprise user with Allo and Duo taking over the consumer market

After Google started the rollout Duo this morning and the release of Allo just around the corner, the future seems unclear for Google Hangouts. +https://goo.gl/e913x0


But today Google’s VP of communication products, Nick Fox, told Engadget  more about their plans.

Fox revealed that after the release of Allo and Duo, Google Hangouts isn't going away but will shift its focus to the enterprise user with Allo and Duo taking over the consumer market.

Allo and Duo will be the company's main consumer chat plays.

"Because Hangouts is built on a Google account, because it's deeply integrated with Google apps, the Apps suite [apps like Drive, Docs, etc.], Gmail, Calendar and so on, it's seen much more success in the enterprise," Fox told Ehgadget.

"It will increasingly focus on that kind of group collaboration enterprise productivity space."

Duo's focus is extreme simplicity, and anyone who's used Hangouts for any length of time will admit it's not the simplest of services. For example, you can do video calls with multiple participants in Hangouts, while Duo allows only one-to-one video calling.

Fox also said that Google recognized that it didn't make sense to have one app do everything, something we've seen from companies like Facebook, which controversially broke messaging out of its main app.

"We've historically tried to do a lot in a single app, but the reality is that [video and text] are pretty different types of communication," Fox says.

"We see them differently, and we think we'll be able to build the best experiences by building focused experiences that do what they're intended to do really, really well."

Learn more

+https://www.engadget.com/2016/08/16/google-hangouts-business-focus-duo-allo/

#duo #hangoutsonair #hangouts #allo #google #gmail #drive #docs #technology #technews #technologynews

Picture credit: Engadget

Greetings folks!

Greetings folks! I've been using #HangoutsOnAir  for professional development in education for a couple of years and I'm hoping to learn more - and hopefully be able to assist others on occasion as well. Any input to this doc is more than welcome:
http://bit.ly/HappyHangouts 
http://bit.ly/HappyHangouts

Sure to be of interest.

Sure to be of interest.

Originally shared by Ronnie Bincer

Hangout Mastery Members Only Q&A session re. Hangouts
This is a Private HOA for Hangout Mastery members in a Public Event.

Before the start time, I'll add in the HOA video for you to test the play arrow. If you can press that play arrow and you see the countdown timer you are using the proper account. If it tells you that the Video is Private then you will need to sign out of YouTube or G+ with the 'other account' and sign in again using the same account you use in our Private Membership Community. More details here http://goo.gl/ujenXX

This is a monthly event for Hangout Mastery members... if you are a member (new or long-time member), please feel free to leave a comment or question about Hangouts or your membership. You can also ask to be in the filmstrip for this one in our private community.

Please realize that the Public (anyone) can see the comments here. I set it up this way so we can bring your questions/comments on screen via the Comment Tracker tool.

Are you not a Member yet but you're interested in joining us?... check out Hangout Mastery info at bit.ly/HangoutMastery
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New options added to our Video Call Invite Dialog... did Blab cause this??

New options added to our Video Call Invite Dialog... did Blab cause this??

Originally shared by Ronnie Bincer

New Options to help People JOIN INTO your Hangout Video Calls
There have always been many ways to Invite People Into your Hangout Filmstrip but lots of people still struggle with helping people enter or join the call.

Perhaps that is why Google just added a few more easy-peasy options to invite people into your Hangout Video Call or Hangout on Air (HOA) filmstrip.

You can now press a Gmail "M" logo or press a G+ logo to have the invitation link automatically included in a Gmail Email message or a Google+ Post respectively... who sees that email or post is up to you.

You'll see these options after using the "Invite People" icon at the top of the video call interface (1) if you are the HOA Host or it is a Hangout Video Call.

Learn more about hangouts of all types via a self-paced video training course ( www.bit.ly/AllAboutHangouts ) or via an Interactive Membership Community ( www.bit.ly/HangoutMastery ).

Maybe Blab, and its ease of getting people into the 'video room' has encouraged this update.
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This missed the Daily Summary of Member Hosted HOAs

This missed the Daily Summary of Member Hosted HOAs

Originally shared by Craft Beer Nation

What's for breakfast? Why, BEER of course.  But not any old beer.  We're talking Breakfast Beers. 

So what's a breakfast beer anyway? Does a coffee beer count? A beer with Oats? Hey, isn't Wheaties making a Wheaties Beer?

Does a brewery just throwing in the name Breakfast count? We don't know but we're down to find out.  For science and all.

So join us for #FridayNightHangout  Episode 172 as we drink and discuss #BreakfastBeer  

Click ahead of time on the Event video for a special Craft Beer Nation Breakfast Beer Preview

And feel free to share any opinions you have of breakfast beer so we can share them on air.

To WATCH: Respond "Yes" to the Event Invite and you will receive a notification when the Event goes live. That will bring you back to this event and there will be a link to the live feed here.

To JOIN the HOA: Respond "Yes" to the event, make sure you are following  +Craft Beer Nation, and comment here that you want to participate. If we don't know you want to join, we can't add you to the circle of invitees.

To JOIN the AFTER-PARTY: Respond "Yes" to the event, make sure you are following +Craft Beer Nation, and comment here that you want to join just the after-party. You will get an notification that the hangout is starting and a link to join us. Just watch and wait for us to go off the air before clicking the Join. You may still get a warning about joining a Hangout on Air, but rest assured that once we hit the button to stop broadcasting, it would take all of Hillary Clinton's emails to get it running again.

We are Craft Beer Nation and you can find us at the following locations.  We'd love to hear from you.

Website
http://craftbeernation.org/blog/
Twitter
https://twitter.com/CBNCommunity
Instagram
https://instagram.com/craftbeer_nation/
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/user/CraftBeerNation
Stitcher
http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/craft-beer-nation
iTunes
https://goo.gl/5VJpDL
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/CraftBeerNation

#CraftBeerNation   #CBN   #FNH   #HangoutsOnAir   #HOA   #FNHBeer #CraftBeer   #Breakfast   #BreakfastBeer

5 simple tips for Better Hangouts on Air

5 simple tips for Better Hangouts on Air
These 5 tips will help you technology-wise get better results with your live HOA broadcasts and videos.

Originally shared by Ronnie Bincer

5 Top Tips for Broadcasting Hangouts on Air (HOA)
Here are some of my top tips that make your HOAs work better for you. HOAs are live video broadcasts.

I've seen people use HOA broadcasts to do many things. They can really help you spread your message, connect with your audience, establish yourself as a trusted source, improve your business... etc. But if done poorly, they can also damage your reputation.

Read up on these 5 simple tips to be sure you are getting Good Results from your Hangout on Air efforts.

Thanks to SiteSell & Mike Allton for publishing this.
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http://sbi.me/1Mbdq6e

Sure to be of interest to members of the community.

Sure to be of interest to members of the community.

Originally shared by Ronnie Bincer

Community Centered Hangouts on Air - why you'll want to use them
This public HOA training session will take a close look at proven techniques to build an engaged community utilizing the power of Hangouts on Air (HOA).

We'll be joined by Pat Richley-Erickson &Russ Worthington who have taken this technique to a fine art and increased engagement and numbers of members in their DearMYRTLE's Genealogy Community using the power of Community Centered Hangouts on Air.

Also in the filmstrip will be Heather Kraafter &Michael Daniels, both of whom are part of the team that developed the methods this Public Community started out with before they fully refined it for their own purposes.

All those listed above are part of the Hangout Mastery private membership community where wonderful things like this are developed and tested. To join us in the private membership visit www.bit.ly/HangoutMastery

By the time this HOA goes live we will have completed our private training on the why and how to make this work inside the Hangout Mastery areas and the video of that session will be archived for all existing and future members to watch as often as they like.

To take a look at the referenced Public Genealogy Community click this link: http://goo.gl/aELc2K

And if you're interested in taking your Hangouts to the next level, please join us in the month to month membership community by visiting:
www.bit.ly/HangoutMastery
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#HangoutsOnAir   #HOAtips   #CommunityCenteredHOA   #CommunityTips

An interesting article - even mentions a few of our User2User community.

An interesting article - even mentions a few of our User2User community.

Originally shared by Andrea Beltrami

8 Google Hangout Strategies To Grow Your Viewership

When Google+ and YouTube hooked up they named their love child Google Hangout. Today that union and labor of love has blossomed into a beautiful thing.

A platform that puts the power of a web show in the hands of the undiscovered.  And all without putting a dent in your wallet. Isn’t love grand?

To help you crush it as a host I've got 8 Google Hangout strategies you can employ to help you grow your viewership and get yourself and your show instantly recognizable.

Edumacate yourself here: http://thebrandedsolopreneur.com/googlehangout-visualstrategies/

#googlehangout #hangouts #hangoutsonair #hoa

Another neat trick from Michael Daniels

Another neat trick from Michael Daniels

Originally shared by Michael Daniels

Cool trick

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhBGAHCI7CU

#Hashtag   #CommentTracker   #Comments   #HOA   #hangoutsOnAir  
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhBGAHCI7CU

Early Notice from Ronnie Bincer - Mark your calendars!

Early Notice from Ronnie Bincer - Mark your calendars!

Originally shared by Ronnie Bincer

Hangout Mastery Members Only Q&A session re. Hangouts
This is a Private HOA for Hangout Mastery members in a Public Event.

Before the start time, I'll add in the HOA video for you to test the play arrow. If you can press that play arrow and you see the countdown timer you are using the proper account. If it tells you that the Video is Private then you will need to sign out of YouTube or G+ with the 'other account' and sign in again using the same account you use in our Private Membership Community. More details here http://goo.gl/ujenXX

This is a monthly event for Hangout Mastery members... if you are a member (new or long-time member), please feel free to leave a comment/question about Hangouts or your membership. You can also ask to be in the filmstrip for this one in our private community.

Please realize that the Public (anyone) can see the comments here. I set it up this way so we can bring your questions/comments on screen via the Comment Tracker tool.

Not a Member yet but you're interested in joining us?... check out Hangout Mastery info and sign up at bit.ly/HangoutMastery
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#HangoutMastery   #HangoutsOnAir   #HOAtips  
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ok-question...

ok-question...
Is 'beering' a word?
If not it ought to be!
:)

Originally shared by Craft Beer Nation

This week we celebrate Episode 150 of our #FridayNightHangout  with one of our favorite styles: Barleywine and it is sure to be an entertaining night.  Barleywine is a big bold in your face style of beer, ranging from your English style with its raisins and malts to your American style with its big hoppy boldness.  And the ABV on any Barleywine usually begins in the low double digits.  So we should have some well oiled panel members tonight. :-)

To WATCH:  Just respond "Yes" to the event and you will get a notification when we start. That will bring you back to this event and there will be a link to the live feed here.

To JOIN the HoA:  Respond "Yes" to the event, make sure you are following  +Craft Beer Nation, and comment here that you want to participate. If we don't know you want to join, we can't add you to the circle of invitees.

To JOIN the AFTER-PARTY: Respond "Yes" to the event, make sure you are following +Craft Beer Nation, and comment here that you want to join just the after-party. You will get an notification that the hangout is starting and a link to join us. Just watch and wait for us to go off the air before clicking the Join. You may still get a warning about joining a Hangout on Air, but rest assured that once we hit the button to stop broadcasting, it would take all of Santa's Elves to get it running again.


We are Craft Beer Nation and you can find us at the following locations.  We'd love to hear from you.

Website
http://craftbeernation.org/blog/
Twitter
https://twitter.com/CBNCommunity
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/user/CraftBeerNation
Podcast Feedburner
http://feeds.feedburner.com/CraftBeerNation

#CraftBeerNation   #CBN   #FNH   #HangoutsOnAir   #HoA

Just FYI

Just FYI
As that commercial says.."_The more you know_"
Another great tip from Ronnie Bincer

Originally shared by Ronnie Bincer

HOA Tip... Check your surroundings before joining
When you are invited as a Hangout on Air (HOA) guest there are a couple screens you see before you Join Into a HOA filmstrip.

The first one you see requires you to agree to the terms and conditions of the Hangout on Air... things like you agree you may be broadcast and recorded, etc.

The next screen you'll see after agreeing to the terms is the one pictured here. It has a big Green Join Button so you can enter the HOA interface and interact with the other members of the call inside the HOA interface.

You may not know if the HOA has started broadcasting or not, so it is a good idea to take a moment here and look at what you see around you. Is what you are showing what you want others to see?

You may want to move things around a bit (papers on the desk, drinks on the table, etc.) before you press the Join button. Once you press "Join", your view won't be as focused on you as this screen shows, but if you like, you can pin your own thumbnail to see a similar view again once inside the filmstrip.

Learn more about the Hangout Interface so you are ready to handle all it offers you.

For a step-by-step way to learn Hangouts...
Visit http://AllAboutHangouts.com
Are you ready to take your Hangouts to the next level?
Visit www.bit.ly/HangoutMastery
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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.
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#HOAtips   #HangoutsTutorial   #HangoutsOnAir   #AllAboutHangouts   #HOAevents  
http://allabouthangouts.com/hangout-on-air-via-traditional-event-quickstart

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.
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#HOAevents   #EventTips   #HOAtips   #HangoutsOnAir  
http://www.plusyourbusiness.com/guide-to-hoa-event-notifications/

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

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.
http://allabouthangouts.com/hangouts-on-air-top-10-mistakes/

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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http://allabouthangouts.com/hangouts-on-air-top-10-mistakes

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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http://AllAboutHangouts.com/Launch-Special

"You can start a HOA on a mobile device, like a phone or tablet.

"You can start a HOA on a mobile device, like a phone or tablet. Without having to start in on a desktop computer or laptop."
This should be of GREAT interest to members of the community...particularly those using mobile devices!*

Originally shared by American Infidel

hangouts on air on a mobile device -
Someone asked me about this. I wanted to get something up quickly. So this is not a great video. I will try to make something better when I have the time.

You can start a HOA on a mobile device, like a phone or tablet. Without having to start in on a desktop computer or laptop. I have started a HOA on just my android phone and nothing else. YOu can not use the hangout app for this. Go to youtube in your chrome browser. It will take you to the mobile site. You will have to go to settings and request the desktop site. Then just start the HOA as you normally would. When you click on the start hangout button. It will ask you to open the link with the hangout app or chrome browser. Always pick chrome browser. 

#hangoutsonair
#tech
http://youtu.be/z_w-WZw7dhI
http://youtu.be/z_w-WZw7dhI

Thanks to Ronnie Bincer for this important info.

Thanks to Ronnie Bincer for this important info.

Originally shared by Ronnie Bincer

Caution for HOA Hosts regarding the HOA Permalink
Recently Google introduced the Hangout Link to Bookmark shown below. It makes sense for sharing it for Hangout Video Calls (HVC), but may cause you trouble if you share it for a Hangout on Air (HOA).

If the Host of a HOA shares the link to that HOA, those that use it can enter into the HOA Interface (aka be a video participant in the filmstrip). However, be warned... there is a possible problem with using that link to enter the HOA filmstrip.

If the filmstrip guest or guests arrive into the HOA interface before the Host and the Host uses the same shared link to enter into the HOA interface, there may not be any green "Start Broadcast" button for the host to press to start the broadcast. That's a pretty big problem to have!

Instead, if the HOA Host enters into the HOA interface via the Blue "Start" button, then there is a much better chance that the "Start Broadcast" button will be there for the host to use... even if some of the guests arrive inside before the host does.

Big Tip: the HOA Host should always use the Blue "Start" button to enter into the HOA when ready to start the broadcast.

Special thanks to Michael Daniels, Heather Kraafter & Susan Finch... all fellow Hangout Mastery members, for helping test this link thing with HOAs.

To join in on the learning with the rest of us paying very close attention to all that Google does with the HVC & HOA tools, please visit www.bit.ly/HangoutMastery

For the recent announcement about these permalink/bookmarking links for HVCs & HOAs see this post: http://goo.gl/Cd4cuH
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Sandra VanSickle Thank you so very, VERY much!

Sandra VanSickle Thank you so very, VERY much!

Originally shared by Andrew Hatchett

#hangoutsonair
https://plus.google.com/hangouts/_/