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

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Just a reminder...30 Jun 2017

Just a reminder...30 Jun 2017
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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
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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)

WEDNESDAY, 28 June 2017

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Just a reminder that U2U Wednesday Evening Sessions have been discontinued.

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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

TUESDAY, 27 June 2017

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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

Reminder - Friday 23 Jun 2017
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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!

THURSDAY, 22 June 2017

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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!

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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.

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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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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...
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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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Remember to mark your calendars...

Remember to mark your calendars...


Originally shared by John Jurkiewicz

I'm hosting a free webinar Wednesday evening and in it I'll be talking about a new and unique form of marketing and branding. It's one that doesn't require guilt, manipulation or pain, just a clear understanding of who YOU are and what you bring to the table whether it be in your career, your business, or your life. Join me wont you?
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9 June 2017 - Just a Reminder

9 June 2017 - Just a Reminder
Business Hangouts Office Hours

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Just a reminder- LIVE NOW!

Just a reminder- LIVE NOW!
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More from Spencer Wade

More from Spencer Wade
Well worth a read

Originally shared by Spencer Wade


Highlights of the G+ Help File’s Settings Tab - Setting Country and Age Restrictions

One of the first things I do whenever I pick up a new piece of technology, or use a new software product, is go directly to the Settings to see exactly what I can and can’t control. You can often pick up on a great many things you didn’t know by simply browsing the titles of options available to you, and learn even more by playing around with the different ways you can impact your experience. No matter what you’re using, if it’s plugged in and has a screen, it will have a Settings feature. It’s one of the universal functions found in the modern world and that’s a good thing for users.

Last week, we covered Accessibility where you can control ease-of-use and other features aimed at helping all users enjoy their experience. This week, we’re going to skip past Edit Your Profile as we’ve already covered it thoroughly in our previous series and focus on an area many probably didn’t know existed – Setting Country and Age Restrictions for G+ Profile and Content. There are quite a few ways here that you can use to customize your profile and restrict access.

The first choice you have here is to Restrict Access by Age or Location. When you open the tab, you’re given control over the age of your audience: anyone, a custom age, over 18, or a specific minimum age anyone worldwide must be to see your posts. You can also restrict access to your profile by anyone in a specific country. I’m not sure why anyone would really do this, but the option is there if you so choose to use it. Any settings you adjust can be readjusted later, so you’re not setting anything in stone and can feel comfortable making changes.

The next tab gives you information about what restricted users can and cannot see regarding your profile. There’s some useful stuff here and it’s probably worth your time, if thinking of using restrictions, to read over what’s here to familiarize yourself with the process and its results. The next tab is just a simple message about regulated goods like tobacco and alcohol. Obviously, these are a no-no in G+ and anywhere else on Google, so steer clear if you don’t want to have your account suspended. The last tab is Google’s way of saying they can enforce their own restrictions for legal and policy concerns, but we all knew that already, I think. After all, it’s their party and we’re all just guests.

Get Started Here: (https://goo.gl/6JED9D)

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Just a reminder.. Today -10:00 AM Central

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Niilo Alhovaara's Live Stream

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I'll be updating after tonight's show.

I'll be updating after tonight's show.
;)


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This community has come to be a very crucial tool in my business and this last week it was proven again.

This community has come to be a very crucial tool in my business and this last week it was proven again.
When you are able to ask a question and get help sorting things out but even more...find fixes to things you didn't realize were in need of fixing...well, I guess what I am trying to say is THANK YOU!!!
THANK YOU for this space, the daily opportunities to get together and learn, laugh and grow!

What Andrew Hatchett​ and Michael Daniels​ built is unmatched anywhere else!
Thank you both!

This thanks also goes out to Bill Graham​ and Thomas Lengyel​ as they were instrumental in resolving many issues in my journey. Thank you, too!!!!!

Just a reminder... Today 3 Jun 2017

Just a reminder... Today 3 Jun 2017
11AM Pacific - 2PM Eastern
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Friday 2 June 2017 8:00 PM Central
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More Community Best Practices

More Community Best Practices

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Community Management Best Practices: 3 easy steps to Achieve Immortality for you and your Community
This post was written by Community Vanguards member Azlin Bloor

The Foodies+ community has grown and grown over the last 4 years and is one of the most popular communities on Google+. Not quite immortality, but getting there.

Here’s a rundown on how we do it:

1. Hold regular themed events that encourage every member to participate. We’ve had:
· Themed Months – Healthy, Croatian, Tapas, Breakfasts, etc

· Weekly Hashtags – #JapaneseWednesday, #FrenchFriday

· Topical/Festive – Christmas, Chinese New Year, etc.

· Random Topics with catchy titles - Zing & Zany, Reigning Rice, Oodles of Noodles

The whole campaign is led by one member, who writes an introductory post, introducing the topic with any background information. This topic curator would have previously sounded out a handful of members. As soon as the introductory post goes live, the rest of the members are free to post relevant recipes related to the chosen topic. This continues for the rest of the month.

These regular campaigns inject an awesome rush of activity into the community, encouraging conversations that very often continue into the night.

2. Don’t just rely on the Mods
One of the things to note here is that Foodies+ views these regular themes as a way of promoting its members. Past topics have been curated not just by moderators but by valued members who not only post regularly but also spend a lot of their time talking to each other within the community, which is the foundation of our success.

3. Encourage all members to reshare each other’s posts with the public.
This not only promotes the members, but the community as well and has in turn, attracted good quality new members.

* Bonus Step! *
Taking the collaboration one step further, we also organise a non-virtual cookie swap amongst our members at Christmas and, more recently, we published our very first cookbook, for charity.
So there you have it. Immortality in 3 easy steps (with a little author’s licence). Now take action and see your community join the gods. Use your own imagination to come up with similar projects – better still, ask your members!

Visit Azlin's foodies Community: https://plus.google.com/communities/114884141077604568395
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Everytime I try to join a Google Hangout I get the message"due to the high volume of participants" I cannot connect.

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Next Friday we talk about the benefits of having animals in our lives.

Next Friday we talk about the benefits of having animals in our lives. Do join the conversation, especially if you are an animal lover yourself!
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Hi Andrew Hatchett

Hi Andrew Hatchett,
I am wondering if you have run into this, too: My guests cannot pull up the Hangout Toolbox becuase they cannot find it. The do NOT have the 3 little dots under the icons of the left-side icons of the Hangout window and when I have it already activated and re-activate it, they don't get the message to click quickly.
Is there an easy way to have them get the toolbox?
Thanks
Heidi

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Belive.tv Walkthru

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*Some interesting options*

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My Quick test of split screen interview function:
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Belive.tv allows side by side layout

Belive.tv allows side by side layout
This gets more and more interesting - particularly if you already have a Facebook following

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Another streaming option - looks interesting

Another streaming option - looks interesting
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Communities & Networking

Communities & Networking
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This will be of interest if you own or are thinking about starting a community.

This will be of interest if you own or are thinking about starting a community.

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Community Management Best Practices: Promoting your Community with Pages and Collections

_This post was written by Community Vanguards member John Chvatal _

A Google+ Page used in conjunction with Collections is a great way of bringing more value to members of a Community. People love it when they are recognized for their contributions to a Community. The added benefit is it encourages people to put extra time and effort into the contributions they make to a Community.

A major difference between a Page and a Profile is that Pages can have multiple managers. Community moderators could be made managers of the Page, which allows for tasks to be divided up amongst the moderators of a Community. If you want to have multiple moderators manage an Event, a Page must be used instead of a Profile.

Creating a Google+ Page
Before sharing some examples, you’ll need to create a Google+ page. To create a Page, visit: https://business.google.com/manage/#/pages and click the button in the lower right-hand corner. I suggest you pick “Community” for the “Type of page”. You don’t need to add a website URL. Then, go through the rest of the prompts to create a Page. Don’t forget to add a profile photo, cover photo, and fill out the “About” tab.

Creating a Google+ Collection
Google+ Create member [Dustin Stout or Eli Fennell has a great guide on how to create a Collection:
[https://dustn.tv/google-plus-collections/ or http://elifennell.com/tips-using-google-collections/]

Also, check out the official Google+ Best Practices for Collections guide:
https://plus.google.com/+googleplus/posts/3zBwGASw3LW

Time for some Examples
Before wrapping this up, here are a couple of ideas on how to utilize Google+ Pages and Collections to create more vibrant Communities.

1. A Photography Community could create a Collection to feature one photo a day from a member of the Community.

2. A Community focused more on discussions could create a Collection and share a link to a post that has a particularly interesting discussion. This would in effect boost the visibility of that post.

3. Create a weekly recap or a newsletter for the Community with links to the top posts so members with busy lives can keep up to date on what is happening in the Community.

John Chvatal runs the Gazing Skyward Aviation Community, and manages the Gazing Skyward TV Page, using Collections to promote his content: https://plus.google.com/communities/114416383815843442147
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Good News for G+ Users ... The Future!

Good News for G+ Users ... The Future!

Originally shared by Leo Deegan

What's new with Google+

Hey there Plussers! I'm your friendly neighborhood Server Eng Manger, and I wanted to take a little time to tell you some of the great things the G+ team is working on. As always, we listen carefully to your feedback, and in the coming months, we'll be focusing on your most highly requested areas of improvement, including:

• Better spam control
• Enhanced community moderation
• Improvements to the web user experience
• More intuitive navigation and discovery
• Cleaner notifications

And more that we'll reveal as they become available ;)

We've heard your desire to stay informed about G+ product updates. Going forward, you can expect to hear more from me; our Product Managers, like John Nack, our Program Managers, like Carter Gibson; and Community Managers, like Leanne Osborne and Madeleine DeRome. We'll try our best to reply to questions and keep you up to date on all the great progress.

Thanks!

Spencer Wade's latest...

Spencer Wade's latest...


Originally shared by Spencer Wade


Google My Account: Deep Diving
Last week, we touched on the importance of Google’s Security Checkup. This discussion centered on the four-step process accessed through the My Account page. While that’s an excellent resource we should all take advantage of regularly, it’s just a small fraction of what you can do with this page. We’re going to briefly go through each section and give you an idea of what you can do there. So, without further ado, let’s get started.

Sign-In & Security
This is the area where you’ll find the Security Checkup we spoke of last week. But, that was just the tip of the iceberg. There’s also an excellent Find Your Phone function that tracks the device you use to access Google. It will tell you where the phone was the last time it touched base, so if you’re on Fi it will know where it is all the time. You can check the ways you sign in, including skipping passwords for simply tapping your phone instead. You’ll see your devices and any security alerts you’ve received, as well as your trusted apps and sites. At the very bottom of the page is a link to your personal privacy settings, too.

Personal Info & Privacy
This page is loaded with everything you need to control your personal information on Google. There is a Privacy Checkup, much like the Security we’ve discussed, and a link to your own My Activity page where you can set activity controls and review your past activity – not to mention a Google Maps Timeline and your Google Dashboard. You can manage your ad settings and control your content, including a download or transfer archive of your Google data. There’s also an Inactive Account Manager setting that allows you to decide what happens to your data if you ever leave Google for good and a Check Your Security Settings link at the very bottom of the page.

Account Preferences
The last big page in your My Account book is Account Preferences. This is where you can check into your data storage settings and decide how you want to interact with Google on certain levels. Your first choice is Language & Input Tools. Here you can change your preferred language across all Google’s products and services. You can also use the Accessibility setting to adapt your Google experience to take full advantage of your assistive technologies. There is a Your Google Drive Storage section where you can upgrade your allocated Google storage if necessary, and, finally, the forgotten and dusty Delete Your Account or Services area.

The End of the Road
The last few areas are pretty much self-explanatory, though they do make for interesting reading. It’s never a bad thing, especially with all the hacking incidents in the news, to be prepared with facts to better understand a possible scenario that affects your data and privacy. Some of the settings here should be more familiar to users than they are, and it might even surprise you to learn some users have no idea the page even exists. So, think of this as a public service to help all new users better understand the whats, hows, and whys of the Google experience. After all, that’s what the entire page is for anyway.

Thanks for stopping by, have a great week!

Source: https://myaccount.google.com/

If you are doing German Genealogy this will be of interest:

If you are doing German Genealogy this will be of interest:
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Just in case you missed it...

Just in case you missed it...
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Just a reminder...

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Aretha as Stand In for Pavarotti!

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If you own. moderate, or participate in a community...

If you own. moderate, or participate in a community...
This will be of interest.

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Community Management Best Practice: Boosting Community Engagement

This post was written by Community Vanguards member and toy photographer Shelly Corbett

Communities are more fun when you have consistent and quality engagement. But how do you create an environment that will foster this type of behavior? Sharing and learning together is one way to accomplish an active and engaged community. In the Toy Photographers community we take engagement seriously; we enjoy learning from each other. No matter how much we think we know about our specific subject, we love to expand and improve our knowledge. Here are a few of the ways that we’ve found to boost engagement in our community:

Have fun!
If you’re having fun, then everyone else will too. To be a successful community owner or moderator you need to be an enthusiastic cheerleader. If you’re excited, then everyone else will be too!

Share your passion!
If you’re enthusiastic about what you’re doing, don’t be surprised when your enthusiasm becomes contagious. If you’re excited about your community, your members will be too!

Quality engagement!
Early on, we made a decision to leave meaningful comments on every post. We want to give our members a reason to post to our community. We learned early on that our members like to be actively engaged.

Share your knowledge and expertise!
If you’re starting a community then you’re probably an expert. Share that knowledge through interesting posts such as “How to”, “Behind the Scenes”, or “Tips and Tricks”. But don’t simply post a link, tell your members why you think they should read what you’re sharing.

Ask questions!
Present open-ended questions designed to engage your members. Invite community members to share their own knowledge and experiences. By doing this you’re showing them they’re valued members of the team. We can all learn from each other.

Lead by example!
Be the type of member you want to have in your community. Moderators and owners are not only there to keep order and enforce the rules; they’re there to contribute, encourage and support.

Hold regular contests!
Nothing engages a community like a contest; everyone likes to show off their best work. The winner could even be your next month's banner photo?

Have fun!
Did I mention this already?

Running a G+ community can be a lot of work. But it can be also be extremely rewarding if you approach it with a sense of fun and joy. I know this is true because I take great pride in the Toy Photographers community that I run with Tony Tulloch aliceincleveland, and Jason Nvrmore. If you like toys and photography, stop by and say ‘Hi!”

Shelly Corbett runs the Toy Photography Community on G+: https://plus.google.com/communities/107717476696294795419
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Just a reminder...

Just a reminder...
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Just a reminder from Spencer Wade

Just a reminder from Spencer Wade

Originally shared by Spencer Wade


Google Security Checkup Time

Security, in all its forms, is important in an uncertain world. Online security, due to the internet’s eternal memory, is even more important. With a rash of cyber-attacks in the headlines, and more and more vulnerabilities uncovered on a daily basis, it’s probably a good time for a security checkup. Thankfully, Google has made the process simple as far as their properties are concerned, so, with just a bit of effort, you can be as secure as possible and that’s always a good thing.

All you have to do is go to the My Account Page and look underneath Sign-In & Security. In case you didn’t know, this is where you can make changes to your account’s settings related to signing in and security – like your activity and recognized devices. Directly under this area is the Security Checkup box. All you have to do is click on Get Started.

Once you enter, the Security Checkup will proceed through four criteria: Recovery Information, Connected Devices, Access for Less Secure Apps, Account Permissions. Each one will present you with a set of data points that you can change, delete, or add to depending on your preferences. You’ll be shown all the devices that have accessed your account and be given the option of removing apps you’re no longer using. It’s a great way to ensure your up-to-date across the board and make necessary changes in one convenient location.

When all is said and done, you’ll be given the green check mark and the peace of mind that comes with knowing your Google properties are safe and secure. It’s a good idea to change your password often, even for sites you rarely use, and try to minimize using personal information that could be discover-able in other ways. There’s no perfect way to safeguard against threats online, or in real life for that matter, so it’s important to maintain control over what you can at all times. After all, it’s the least you can do to protect yourself.

Get Started here: https://myaccount.google.com/

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