28 July 2017 - Just a reminder...

28 July 2017 - Just a reminder...
9:00 AM Pacific/ 12:00 Noon Eastern
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Playing with Google's New Sites?

Playing with Google's New Sites?
This will be of interest.

Originally shared by Romain Vialard

You can now build slideshows with Awesome Table. And they even work in the new version of Google Sites! And they are fully responsive!
https://support.awesome-table.com/hc/en-us/articles/115004246389

A Great new Feature introduced!

A Great new Feature introduced!
*Community Member Activity View*


Originally shared by Leo Deegan

Community Member Activity View

We're rolling out a new Communities feature that allows owners, moderators, and members to view the posts from any community member.

You can access the Member Activity View via a post's three-dot menu (by selecting, for example, "View Carole McKay's activity") or via a member's hovercard (by selecting "View community activity").

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The latest on G+ Help File Settings Tab from Spencer Wade

The latest on G+ Help File Settings Tab from Spencer Wade

Originally shared by Spencer Wade

Highlights of the G+ Help File Settings Tab: Making Simple Changes

With the constant stream of new apps on the market, not to mention the age of some of the first accounts many of us created, it can be tough to be sure you always use the correct information to create your profile. It’s not uncommon for a user to begin their profile under one name, only to want to change it to their personal name after some time. The same thing can be said for birthdays as well. Maybe that information wasn’t something you wanted to include when you were new to a platform, but with Google+ you feel confident enough to add that layer of personal identification to your profile. So, what do you do?

For simple changes like name and birthday, all you have to do is go to your My Account Page and make the changes. It’s quick, painless, and, aside from verifying your account, it’s just as easy as setting up your account in the first place. You may want to take some time to look over all the controls you have access to from the My Account page – we’ve talked about it in the past (https://goo.gl/LVuyQ3) – and it’s a good place to get familiar with since it controls so much of your Google identity across products and platforms.

The other change covered by this week’s settings is your search results setting. This refers to the find-ability of your profile in Google search results. Often, because it’s G+, your profile will tend to show high in search results – especially if you’re active. Google gives users the ability to decide whether or not their profile is crawled by search engines. When turned off, your profile is much more difficult to locate using any of the available search engines – not just Google. If your account is set up through your work or school, you’ll probably have to bring in your system administrator to make the changes for you, but the results, once completed, should still be the same.

Even if you choose to not allow your profile to be crawled, there are still several ways it can be discovered by people searching specifically for it.

Here are a few ways this is possible:

• Someone knows your profile’s URL.
• Your profile is linked to an outside website.
• Your profile is suggested by others.
• A search for your profile is conducted inside Google+.

Knowing the ways your profile can be found gives you the power to exert whatever kind of control you’d like. You can make it as undiscoverable as possible, or exercise strict controls on your settings to insure no one you don’t want on your profile page ever gets there. Aside from just not being present on social media, these settings give you the best option for defining the experience you want and that’s as good a solution as you’ll ever find in a digital medium. So, give it a try and spend your time enjoying your profile instead of worrying about it.

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11:45 PM and a Heat Index of 94 ??!!

11:45 PM and a Heat Index of 94 ??!!
This should be illegal!

Chrome Stable Channel Desktop Updated - Lots of fixes

Chrome Stable Channel Desktop Updated - Lots of fixes

You Ain't Gonna Believe But...

You Ain't Gonna Believe But...
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-switch/wp/2017/07/25/google-just-beat-twitter-facebook-and-every-other-social-network-in-customer-satisfaction-survey/?tid=sm_tw&utm_term=.8664c0f55ccc
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-switch/wp/2017/07/25/google-just-beat-twitter-facebook-and-every-other-social-network-in-customer-satisfaction-survey/?tid=sm_tw&utm_term=.8664c0f55ccc

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Are you in the path of the Coming eclipse?

Are you in the path of the Coming eclipse?
If so, this will be of interest
I'll be using it to find the best location in my yard to watch from.
http://www.solareclipsetimer.com/
http://www.solareclipsetimer.com/

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Amazon Anytime

Amazon Anytime
This could be a gamechanger
https://www.theverge.com/2017/7/16/15978920/amazon-anytime-messaging-app-rumor
https://www.theverge.com/2017/7/16/15978920/amazon-anytime-messaging-app-rumor

Wanting to start an online business and need help getting up and running?

Wanting to start an online business and need help getting up and running?
Here's a chance to win $5,000 worth of support.


Originally shared by LowellAnn Fuglsang

Do you have a dream of an on-line business? Here's an opportunity to win $5,000 worth of support.

Check out details from Roland Takaoka and Bill Graham here:
https://diylivestreamingshow.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/MINMAX-Media-Give-First-Contest.pdf

Hear the philosophy behind it here: https://diylivestreamingshow.com/saturday-morning-marketing-smarties-show/give-first-philosophy-biggest-prize-we-could-think-of/

If you missed Friday's Zoom Training session - here's the link to the recording.

If you missed Friday's Zoom Training session - here's the link to the recording.

https://zoom.us/recording/play/k5p3_8DTex1jXL6N_I0KZCV7hjBx1BCI0JLFpWxUdEZIL0S8z7hTWw4XgdjXgYf3
https://zoom.us/recording/play/k5p3_8DTex1jXL6N_I0KZCV7hjBx1BCI0JLFpWxUdEZIL0S8z7hTWw4XgdjXgYf3

Sorry for the last minute cancellation but I can't make it tonight.

Sorry for the last minute cancellation but I can't make it tonight. Off to retrieve nephew and his broken down car. Hope all have a good week-end.

Wondering if this is happening to other Community Hosts. Last two days 75 new requests to be member.

Wondering if this is happening to other Community Hosts. Last two days 75 new requests to be member.

Just in case you missed it...

Just in case you missed it...

youtube.com/editor and Photo slideshows is going away

https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/youtube/dx5xKn6v6rM

https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/youtube/dx5xKn6v6rM

Yet even more changes!

Yet even more changes!
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/jul/20/google-change-home-page-first-time-since-1996-app-based-feed-news-events-sports?CMP=share_btn_gp

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Just a reminder...

Just a reminder...
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Hello everyone.

Hello everyone. Has anyone else seen this screencasting extension for Chrome from Wistia? It's called Soapbox and I tried it out yesterday. It's very handy!
The only down-side I found so far is that we can't download the recording but I'm sure there is a work around for that. :)
https://wistia.com/soapbox
https://wistia.com/soapbox

Use less data with G+ - Spencer Wade shows you how

Use less data with G+ - Spencer Wade shows you how


Originally shared by Spencer Wade

Highlights of the G+ Help File Settings Tab: Use Less Data in Google+

Once upon a time, many of us Android users enjoyed the perks of an unlimited data plan through our providers. This allowed us to do everything we wanted while on our devices with zero fear of consequence. It was a good time. Then providers realized they could charge us more if they changed the data schemes, so unlimited went bye-bye and caps were introduced. Oh, the pure joy of realizing everything you’d grown accustomed to using your devices for was no longer cost-effective, and from then on you’d be constantly scanning for Wi-Fi everywhere you went. Even services like Google+ could hurt you, along with Twitter and Facebook and Instagram and on and on, by downloading data in the background, or uploading every huge image posted to your feed in full, spectacular detail. That’s a chunk of data and it can cost you money.

For many services, the only option you have for limiting your data is turning them off when not on Wi-Fi. This includes all activity – location data, feeds, and updating via the Play store. This is a completely workable solution that solves the problem 100% of the time, but at a pretty steep cost. You’re basically turning your smartphone back into a dumb one for 75% of its lifespan and seriously curtailing your ability to enjoy the apps you’re using in the first place. So, while it’s a functional solution, it’s overkill for most people.

Luckily, Google+ has a way you can limit the data you use and still enjoy your favorite platform when on the go. All you have to do, aside from having an Android device, is follow the directions in the image above. It’s really as simple as activating a slider function. Once you select “Conserve Data Usage”, you’ll no longer be served GIFs or high-quality images. It’s a vanilla version, to be sure, but it will save you data in the long run – lots of data. If you’d like to see a GIF or high-res image, all you have to do is tap it and let it load up. It’s a good solution to a common problem and will allow you to remain “online” without the weighty data costs. So, give it a shot if you need to keep the GBs down this month.

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Using G Suite in your Business?

Using G Suite in your Business?
This will be of interest!

https://www.blog.google/products/g-suite/google-introduces-hire-new-recruiting-app-integrates-g-suite/
https://www.blog.google/products/g-suite/google-introduces-hire-new-recruiting-app-integrates-g-suite/

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https://youtu.be/SAFmbAGFIKo

https://youtu.be/SAFmbAGFIKo
https://youtu.be/SAFmbAGFIKo

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*Just in case you missed it..."

*Just in case you missed it..."
_h/t Peggy K _

Originally shared by Peggy K

Google Forms gets a big update with new features and machine learning

New features include;
* Intelligent response validation, and Google will suggest response validation based on the question you ask.
(for example: if you ask for a website, it will check that the answer provided is a URL, and Google will make suggestions for validation types)

* Default settings that apply to any new forms you create

* "Checkbox grid" questions that let people select multiple options from multiple categories.

* Section reordering

* Cross-domain file uploads for G Suite accounts

Read the details on the G Suite updates blog.
https://gsuiteupdates.googleblog.com/2017/07/new-features-in-google-forms.html

I had planned to do some outdoor testing today...

I had planned to do some outdoor testing today...
Mother Nature had other plans.

:(

Zoom in a BHOA

Zoom in a BHOA
https://youtu.be/84eSs3gfvbo

Just playing around
;)

https://youtu.be/84eSs3gfvbo

FRIDAY - 14 Jul 2017

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To our Friends in France...

To our Friends in France...
https://youtu.be/_KMGPnQAeRM

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Just a reminder that there are no longer any Wednesday Night Sessions here in User2User-LIVE!

Just a reminder that there are no longer any Wednesday Night Sessions here in User2User-LIVE!

Originally shared by Andrew Hatchett

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Are you a parent - this will be of interest to you and your children

Are you a parent - this will be of interest to you and your children
Spencer Wade's latest will help with online safety.

Originally shared by Spencer Wade


Highlights of the G+ Help File Settings Tab: How Google+ Works for Teens

There’s no arguing the fact that social media is a hazardous place for young people – especially teens. There are dangers and pitfalls aplenty and young people, much of the time, are not prepared for what they find when they venture out into the digital beyond for the first time. That’s just one of the reasons Google has put so much thought and energy into designing a system that protects young people at the same time it gives them experience in the wider digital world – speaking from a social media standpoint.

Google+ for teens is very much like Google+ for adults. The main differences are found in the default settings. In adult profiles, these settings are defaulted to their public options while teens have much more conservative default settings across the board. Many of these settings can be changed by the teen if they so choose, but it’s a good idea as a parent to keep a close eye on whatever changes are made.

A teen or their parent can learn about how their posts are shared and who will, or will not, be able to see them by checking the default settings in their profile when it’s first opened. While Google+ tries hard to set things up for safety, you’ll probably want to work out the precise settings you feel best for your teen as a family.

Here’s a list of what’s kept private by default:
• Gender
• Introduction
• Links
• Home & Work Contact Info
• Occupation & Employment
• Education
• Places Lived

Teens and parents may also control the notifications generated by Google+. By default, teens only receive notifications from people in their circles, but you can even disable that if you so choose. Google’s entire effort is geared toward protecting your teen and their privacy from anything and everything found online that may do them harm. That’s why, by default, your teen’s Google+ profile isn’t even discoverable by Search. They really do their best to keep it away from prying eyes.

The last few sections of the page deal with how to keep teens from viewing a +Page, how to block users from your teen’s profile, and how to go about reporting offensive content to Google’s administrators. There’s also a link to Teens & Google+ a bit further down the Settings Tab. This page gives some excellent resources, including all we’ve just discussed, for parents and teens who’re struggling with issues either related to or unrelated to their Google+ profile. Everyone, especially Google, wants teens to use social media responsibly for fun and interaction with friends and family. That’s the whole purpose of these settings and resources – to make sure they have that chance.

Parents may want to visit Google’s Safety Center to learn more about protecting their kids, and themselves, from the possible dangers found across the internet. You can find useful information on a variety of topics related to online safety sourced from Google’s Partners within the child safety community. It’s a good place to start if online security is new to you and your family.

Source: https://support.google.com/plus/answer/2403359
Google’s Safety Center https://www.google.com/safetycenter/

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Zoom - Multiple Cameras

Zoom - Multiple Cameras
*Zoom allows the host to use more than one camera but only one may show onscreen at a time*

https://youtu.be/MDWud9BVHis
https://youtu.be/MDWud9BVHis

Great News about PhotoSphere!

Great News about PhotoSphere!

Originally shared by Leo Deegan

Photo sphere support in G+ web lightbox

Hey folks, over the next few days, we'll be rolling out photo sphere support in the G+ web lightbox. This will work for all new and existing photo spheres shared on G+. Enjoy!

Just in case you missed it...

Just in case you missed it...
This will be of interest to G Suite users
h/t Peggy K

Originally shared by Peggy K

G Suite Admins: Audit Google+ user activity for your organization

Now, G Suite admins will be able to see when the following events are performed in Google+ in their organization right in the audit logs:

Post created
Post edited
Post deleted
Comment created
Comment edited
Comment deleted
+1 added to a post
+1 added to a comment
+1 removed from a post
+1 removed from a comment
Poll vote added
Poll vote removed

And you can also track:
Number of activities performed per day by each individual user
Number of communities where at least one of the community owners is within your domain
Number of collections within your organization

Get all the details on the G Suite​ Updates blog
https://gsuiteupdates.googleblog.com/2017/07/adding-new-google-metrics-to-admin.html
https://gsuiteupdates.googleblog.com/2017/07/adding-new-google-metrics-to-admin.html

Really want to really get the lowdown on YouTube?

Really want to really get the lowdown on YouTube?
This will be of interest

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfxgJet8ym0&feature=share

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https://youtu.be/3Pc5XHpybqA

https://youtu.be/3Pc5XHpybqA

Striving to excel at the next level in our lives and careers produces all sorts of challenges and reveals to us, who we are and what we are capable of doing. In this video, I explore some of the challenges I've had in taking my life to the next level
https://youtu.be/3Pc5XHpybqA

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For those interested in Zoom

For those interested in Zoom
I've just created on my YouTube channel a PlayList of 7 Tutorials on Zoom's website (Total watch time 7:39 minutes) showing the basic functions. Hope you find it helpful.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzQAY3piI9qhmWLQ5u6yHLgnl54ZAMDVG
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzQAY3piI9qhmWLQ5u6yHLgnl54ZAMDVG

Just in case you missed the July 5th Zoom Everything webinar...

Just in case you missed the July 5th Zoom Everything webinar...
They Recorded it
https://zoom.us/recording/play/XCQI-0-bZUqCp2sOffNpNcAM7nNwHa0CLpa7UnxLX4y0B9OHExC3G8zdbP9UhM7L?zcid=1310
https://zoom.us/recording/play/XCQI-0-bZUqCp2sOffNpNcAM7nNwHa0CLpa7UnxLX4y0B9OHExC3G8zdbP9UhM7L?zcid=1310

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Justa reminder...7 Jul 2017

Justa reminder...7 Jul 2017
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If you have an interest in Zoom, you will find these links useful.

If you have an interest in Zoom, you will find these links useful.


Support Portal: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us

Live Training: https://zoom.us/livetraining

How Do I Share My Screen?
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362153-How-Do-I-Share-My-Screen-

Getting Started With Group Messaging
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/200912909-Getting-Started-With-Group-Messaging

Alternative Host: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/208220166-Alternative-Host

Request a demo for you and your organization:
https://zoom.us/requestdemo/?zcid=1339

Virtual Background:
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/210707503-Virtual-Background

Getting Started With Zoom Video Webinar:
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/200917029-Getting-Started-With-Video-Webinar

Webinar streaming on Facebook Live:
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/115000350406-Streaming-a-Webinar-on-Facebook-Live

Webinar streaming on YouTube Live:
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/115000350446-Streaming-a-Webinar-on-YouTube-Live

MEETINGS & WEBINARS: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/categories/201146643-Meetings-Webinars

Recurring Meetings?
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&query=Recurring+meeting+++

How Do I Share My Screen?
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362153-How-Do-I-Share-My-Screen-

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Spencer Wade's latest...'Nuff said!

Spencer Wade's latest...'Nuff said!
;)


Originally shared by Spencer Wade


Highlights of the Google+ Settings Tab: G+ Verification Badge

The Google+ Settings Tab is more than halfway complete. We’ve made it through much of the information many have already encountered in their time across Google’s platforms and products, but now we’re going to venture a bit deeper into some areas many may have not known existed. Some of these have to do with changing and controlling your account, or that of your teen, and ensuring you don’t cost yourself money through unnecessary data usage while using your phone or tablet. Those are all great things, and helpful, but we’re here this week to look at getting a shiny Verification Badge on our G+ profiles.

You’ve surely seen these badges while looking around G+. They’re offered to profiles of famous people, organizations, brands, and companies. So, if they’re not offered to people like us, then how do some of us have them while others don’t? That’s a simple answer – Google Create.

Google Create is an awesome program where members share incredible content on a weekly basis. They use that content, and content from a wide range of sources, to manage themed Collections across Google+. You can apply easily and, so long as you match the criteria, find a place among the best creatives on the platform. Plus (see what I did there), you get one of those coveted Verification Badges for your G+ profile.

That’s an excellent reward for making the platform a better place for everyone searching for inspiration. So, take some time to look into the program and see all the other benefits of joining up. You may find that the badge is what brought you to Google Create, but, in the end, it’s the smallest benefit you gained from becoming a member. Next time, we’ll look into ways to control data usage and keep an eye on your teen while they use Google products – including G+.

Google+ Create: https://plus.google.com/create

Thanks for stopping by.

For Those Interested in Zoom... This may be of interest

For Those Interested in Zoom... This may be of interest
July 5, 2017 11:00 AM Pacific

https://zoom.us/webinar/registerevent/fcbaee952854b62e4ac87b605f06faf5?id=1853


https://zoom.us/webinar/registerevent/fcbaee952854b62e4ac87b605f06faf5?id=1853

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Join Me for July Monthly Event on 2017-07-03 00:00:00

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In Case you missed it...

In Case you missed it...
https://youtu.be/E5uWARuDLXE
https://youtu.be/E5uWARuDLXE

Just in case you missed it... New YouTube Feature

Just in case you missed it... New YouTube Feature
https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/youtube/_l6l7EbHoKc
https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/youtube/_l6l7EbHoKc

FRIDAY - 30 Jun 2017

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Just a reminder...30 Jun 2017

Just a reminder...30 Jun 2017
https://business-hangouts.com/register-for-friday-office-hours/
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New Community Moderator Tool Rolling Out!

New Community Moderator Tool Rolling Out!

Originally shared by Carter Gibson

'Remove, Report, and Ban' Post Option for Community Moderators

We're happy to announce that moderators now have better tools to keep their communities healthy and happy with a 'Remove, Report, and Ban' option on community posts. Accessed via the post overflow menu (aka three dots), the option will remove the post and member from the community, report the post to Google for us to look at, and ban the member from joining the community again.

As always, this feature is rolling out to community moderators over the next several hours. Enjoy!

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For those interested in Zoom... they hold daily LIVE Demos:

For those interested in Zoom... they hold daily LIVE Demos:
Join Zoom expert Raul Montes to learn Zoom basics: scheduling, recording, screen sharing & more.
Mondays @ 2pm Pacific
Tuesdays @ 10am and 2pm Pacific
Thursdays @ 10am and 2pm Pacific
Fridays @ 10am Pacific
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/weeklylivedemo?zcid=1234
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+Spencer Wade explains Google Takeout

+Spencer Wade explains Google Takeout

Originally shared by Spencer Wade


Google Takeout: Hot, Fresh & Made to Order

As we’ve made our way through G+ Settings Tab, and have so far explored all the ways it gives us control over our experience, we came across the Album Archive during our discussion of Photos in G+. That discovery led us to a brief mention of Google Takeout which we’ll dive into a bit here. It’s a worthwhile addition, I promise.

Google Takeout is basically Google’s way of giving you ownership of all the data Google holds which is in some way connected to you. You’re given the option of creating and managing archives of your own data drawn from an incredibly diverse range of products and services provided by our good friends at Alphabet. It’s super simple and takes less time than you might expect. Take a look at the image below and get an idea of the options and the interface.

Now that you’ve selected the different data sources you’d like to archive, all you have to do is hit the next button located at the bottom of the list. The archive created can use three different file formats – including .zip – and allows for a maximum file size to be set. There’s also the all-important delivery method to think about. Your options range from a download link via email to any of the cloud-based storage services. Here’s a view of the options below:

Now all that remains is pressing go and getting all that data into your hands for whatever uses you see fit. It’s good to know that everything you’ve done, all your posts and interactions, your +1’s and Hangouts, your Keep data and Photos, can be saved to your own storage. It gives you a feeling of permanence and ensures that no matter what, your Google experience will always be right at your fingertips – even the experiences from your first days on the platform. In the end, that’s all archiving is anyway – protecting digital memories.

Create an archive w/ your data: (https://goo.gl/vVFbq8)

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Here is my read on this point of view "Hey guys!! You don't succeed if you don't fail! Duh!"

Here is my read on this point of view "Hey guys!! You don't succeed if you don't fail! Duh!"
http://www.businessinsider.com/google-products-that-have-been-discontinued-photos-2017-6/#lively-googles-virtual-worlds-lasted-a-little-over-a-year-google-said-it-created-lively-because-it-wanted-users-to-be-able-to-interact-with-their-friends-and-express-themselves-online-in-new-ways-but-it-just-didnt-catch-on-lively-was-shut-down-in-2008-2

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Just found this in Zoom - Great Feature!

Just found this in Zoom - Great Feature!
https://youtu.be/INMavMBl9uM

If anyone here is a member of the "YouTube Creator Community" and wants to jump in then please do.

If anyone here is a member of the "YouTube Creator Community" and wants to jump in then please do. I haven't been working with Hangouts on Air for quite some time.

https://www.youtube-creatorcommunity.com/t5/General-Discussions/Live-Stream-Set-Up-Issue-Question/m-p/230958#

Just in case you missed it! ...

Just in case you missed it! ...
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Don't show Andrew Hatchett :)

Don't show Andrew Hatchett :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oubAgVr8lg0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oubAgVr8lg0

*Welcome Chris Mackenzie, our newest member

*Welcome Chris Mackenzie, our newest member

Reminder - Friday 23 Jun 2017

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Just FYI.. Another G+ change

Just FYI.. Another G+ change

Originally shared by Carter Gibson

Reshare to Google+ in fewer clicks

As of today, when you hit the share icon on a Google+ post, you'll automatically be taken to a Google+ reshare of the post. Previously, users were given an option between Google+ and other social options. This was done in an effort to reduce the number of clicks it took you to reshare Google+ content on Google+. While there is no longer direct share capability to other social sites, copy/paste from the address bar in your browser still works just fine.

We hope this will make your experience here a little bit more seamless and thanks for the feedback that got us here!

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For those interested in Zoom... A Great Overview Tutorial

For those interested in Zoom... A Great Overview Tutorial
LOVE the white board feature!

https://zoom.us/recording/play/uOCYSQWHY3lgdCvJWQQDdTl3JjFSQO_x6ZlmcpS6coNwGgqhRcH8FrLQ8AA93UUb

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Quick Question regarding hangouts (YouTube Live) is 10 still the number of people you can get in at a time?

Another Spencer Wade Post - well worth the reading time

Another Spencer Wade Post - well worth the reading time


Originally shared by Spencer Wade


Highlights of the Google+ Settings Tab: Photos in G+

One of the reasons social platforms like Google+ exist is the seemingly endless need people have for sharing and viewing images related to family, friends, and topics they’re interested in. We all do it every day and take differing levels of satisfaction from our ability to quickly see and share all the moments that matter with all those who matter the most to us. It’s new in an online sense, but people have been actively doing this same thing for millennia – just in different forms.

This Settings post isn’t actually about what’s available on this specific help file page though. (https://goo.gl/MEzHJ9) No, instead we’re going to focus on the first little blurb written on the page – directly under the title: To see or delete name tags on photos you’re tagged in, visit the Album Archive, find the photo you want to change, and select Details Information. You can also see anyone else who is tagged in the photo in the Album Archive.

The Album Archive (https://goo.gl/CKi13Q) is something some people may not even know exists. It used to be covered under the Picasa and Picasa Web Albums Help, before they were retired, and has a direct effect on all the users of a wide range of Google’s products – including Google+, Photos (Picasa), Drive, Hangouts, Picasa Web Albums (of course), and Blogger. So, each time you upload a photo to one of those sites – from a phone, tablet, or PC – it’ll be directed to this page.

You have complete control from here over every picture you’ve ever added or been tagged in and can even manage all your photo comments. It really is a great resource for keeping track of another aspect of your online life, so familiarize yourself with all it has to offer. Next, we’ll discuss the changes that took place after May 1, 2016 with Picasa Web Albums wherein we’ll discuss Google Takeout (https://takeout.google.com/). Until then, keep investigating your Settings until you find the perfect fit for you.

Thanks for stopping by!

WEDNESDAY, 21 June 2017 10:30AM

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In case you missed it...

In case you missed it...


Originally shared by Chrome Unboxed

PC and Mac users will be getting a new backup and sync option from Google as early as next week. https://goo.gl/BY28Fo
https://goo.gl/BY28Fo

20 June 2017...12 Noon Central

20 June 2017...12 Noon Central
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Just in case you missed it...

Just in case you missed it...
http://www.billboard.com/articles/business/7832732/youtube-ascap-share-data-first-ever-voluntary-deal
http://www.billboard.com/articles/business/7832732/youtube-ascap-share-data-first-ever-voluntary-deal

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Reminder - Friday 16 Jun 2017

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Google announces Change to "+1" for external Websites

Google announces Change to "+1" for external Websites


Originally shared by John Nack

Making the G+1 button load more quickly

The G+1 button is shown billions of times per day on web pages around the world, so it’s important that it load as quickly and efficiently as possible. To make it easier for people to load and share the pages they’re interested in, we’ve created a simpler G+1 button sharing experience.

Beginning in a few weeks, clicking the +1 button will open a streamlined new Google+ sharing dialog, and the G+1 button will no longer display a +1 count. If you’re a publisher, you can rest assured that these +1s do not affect search ranking and the size and layout of the button will remain the same.

These changes will only affect the G+1 button outside of Google+. The +1 button within Google+ will continue to work the same way it always has.

If you’d like to view all of the pages you’ve +1’d over the years, you can download a list using Google Takeout.

We hope this change makes it that much easier to check out and recommend all the interesting things you discover!

According to the YouTube Help Center...

According to the YouTube Help Center...
"When you claim a custom URL on YouTube, you no longer also get a Google+ URL. Learn how to claim a custom URL for your Google+ profile. If you have questions about a custom YouTube URL, contact our Creator Support team."

So, which do you consider the most advantageous?
1). A Custom Profile URL
2). A Custom YouTube URL

Thanks

Congrats to User2User-LIVE! member Krishna De for being nominated as the 2017 Streaming Awards Best Female Host

Congrats to User2User-LIVE! member Krishna De for being nominated as the 2017 Streaming Awards Best Female Host
https://youtu.be/6gDhroo6ZAU

https://youtu.be/6gDhroo6ZAU

Just a reminder...Today 12 Noon Central

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Just a reminder...

Just a reminder...
https://kraaftshaak.com/live/?utm_source=googlePlus&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=SocialWarfare

Just a reminder...

Just a reminder...



Originally shared by LowellAnn Fuglsang

Success Circle June 13th @ 9:00 am PT
Discussion Topic - Podcasting for Business

By clicking the picture, you find the Live Stream Event and a comment stream so that you can participate actively.

https://lowellann.com/success-circles/podcasting-for-business-byocjun132017/

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Welcome Grace LaConte to our community. You are our newest member.

Welcome Grace LaConte to our community. You are our newest member.

In Search of a new Wide-Screen Monitor?

In Search of a new Wide-Screen Monitor?
Check this out!
http://www.businessinsider.com/samsung-qh90-super-ultra-wide-329-monitor-photos-2017-6?utm_content=buffere7da5&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer-ti%2F%2F%2F/#behold-the-49-inch-chg90-super-ultrawide-gaming-monitor-from-samsung-samsungs-marketing-photo-simply-doesnt-do-justice-to-the-chg90s-incredible-super-ultra-width-so-here-it-is-displaying-an-excel-spreadsheet-to-help-put-it-into-perspective-1
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More Community Best Practices

More Community Best Practices


Originally shared by Google+

Community Management Best Practices - Retaining Moderators For Your Community: How To Keep Them Invested
This piece was written by Community Vanguards member Cliff Wade
Introduction

In this article we’re going to talk about community owners and various ways for them to keep their moderators invested within the community and ways that makes it worth continuing to do the job they do that is so very important to each and every community on Google+

There will be ideas of things that I feel might be of use to a community owner or even specific things mentioned by a couple of my own community moderators for the Nova Launcher communities that I’m in charge of here on G+.

Owner vs Moderator: Treat Them All The Same
There is always an owner of a community and then there are moderators of a community in most cases. For me personally as a community owner of two communities for Nova Launcher where I have 3 moderators I don’t separate the two roles.

For me, my moderators are my team members and they work with me, not for me. I treat them as a complete equal to me in every way possible. If they have suggestions or ideas of community settings or something we could change within the community, we discuss it on our Slack channel and then whatever we agree upon, I let them change it or enable/disable it or whatever.

It’s important to make them feel as much as a part of the overall team as possible. When they are able to change little settings like “Hold Posts For Review” or something similar, it gives them a sense of responsibility but it also makes them realize that I as the owner trust them to not mess things up. And that’s definitely how it is because I do trust them. If I didn’t, they wouldn’t be my moderators and someone you don’t trust shouldn’t be your moderator either.

They know and understand things ultimately get discussed with me on any changes within the community, but that’s where me as the owner stops being separated from them as a moderator. We are a team and in our case we are family in a lot of ways. We spend hours and hours talking to each other, and not always just about community related items but about general everyday stuff as well. Again, this gives them comfort and makes them enjoy being a part of everything and in my opinion is one of the reasons why they continue to do what they do when it comes to community moderation.

When They Post On G+, Interact With Them On Their Posts
This is another thing in my opinion as it shows your moderators that you care about them beyond just the community, their duties within the community and similar things.

When they see you interacting with them on posts outside of the community, they get a sense that you care, and you should. These guys and girls are the ones that help keep our communities running as smoothly as possible and without them, where would we be?

They make an everyday general post on G+ outside of the community and you share it, hit that +1 button and then interact via a comment, they know you’re there for more than just their moderator abilities. Again, this hopefully makes them appreciate you more and to want to continue to come back and do the their moderator duties for your community.

Have Fun With Them Outside Of G+
For myself and my moderators, we have a Slack channel where myself, the Nova Launcher developer, our graphics guy and of course the moderators themselves hang out and talk. We have separate chat channels for mod stuff only but we have a #General channel where day to day talk happens. This is where we talk about anything and everything, and even at times a bit of moderation type stuff gets discussed here. But more importantly it’s a place for all of us, but especially them, to wind down, express themselves, talk about the things they enjoy, post a news link they have read and found interesting or whatever else.

This lets them unwind from the moderation duties. As we all should know, moderating can be a stressful job at times and there are times that unwinding and just relaxing and getting away from the “work day” is important and much needed.

Their Opinions Matter, So Let’s Ask Them
As I stated early on I would also be including some information directly from my mods as to what keeps them motivated to want to come back and do this every day.

Ivan Staines provided his thoughts below:
1. We all get on together as a team. To me that's the most important thing.
2. This is never boring, there's always something new or different to get our teeth into.
3. Being able to help newer users who frankly don't have a clue about Nova and what Nova can / can't do is always a little rewarding.
4. I think having a team of mods from all over the place is a good thing as we have such diverse and different cultures and time zones to deal with issues.
5. There's always someone around to help users.

Stephan Schwöbel provided his thoughts below:
1. Broadening my knowledge
2. Applying knowledge to help other members
3. Being part of an international community
4. Meeting the challenges of repetitive questions
5. Developing, pertaining and delivering a communication culture
6. Being there for those who seek help
7. Having fun to work with a muti-cultural moderating team

Conclusion And Final Thoughts
This list of things I’ve mentioned are just a small part of many things you can do to keep your moderators interested in the community and for them to keep coming back. As you can see from a couple of my moderators themselves, they share some of the same opinions and ideas of what it means to be a moderator and what it takes for them to remain invested into the community to continue doing what they do each and every day.

Again, without our moderators we would be in a world of hurt and would have even more things to have to deal with on a daily basis than what we already have and that can often lead the downfall of a community once it were to get to grow to a certain size and we as a single person couldn’t handle it.

Treat them like family and interact with them as well as show them that you truly do appreciate them. Appreciation goes a very long way with most people and chances are it will go even further with your moderators.

Don’t always sit and talk business and all about the community. Have normal everyday conversations with them and show them they are more than just someone who is “working for you” by helping you keep a community clean and organized and I assure you they will stick around.

One final thing I'd like to add as some hopeful inspiration. I took the picture below while in Las Vegas in January 2017 and this picture states something to me with regards to this very topic of conversation. What it says to me is that you want to reach for the highest platform possible when it comes to communicating, dealing with and encouraging your fellow employees, moderators or whatever. No platform is too high to achieve if you put your mind to it.

How does that go along with this picture you ask? For me, I look at it as this. If I can make it as high as that building top then just a couple more steps is the moon and right beyond that is the sky that we all know is unlimited.

Treat your people with respect and appreciate them at all costs. With that you and them both will be successful and likely achieve a lot of things within your community.

Cliff Wade runs the Nova Launcher Beta Community, among others: https://plus.google.com/communities/113183067148724183791
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