Taking G+ Hangouts To The Next Level

Why Have a G+ Hangout? (#SocialCafe Event)

This section: "Creative Uses for G+ Hangouts" is a section of examples and idea-generating videos and does not contain actual instruction on the how-to aspect. That is found in later sections of this course. This video is an example of the use of hangouts in a Social Event (a.k.a. Social Party that involves more than one social media platform), as well as a discussion on different uses for hangouts. Please do not feel you need to watch the entire video for the instruction. The purpose of this video is to inspire ideas. For example, if you have already decided that you want to use hangouts for webinars, this video may be helpful in helping you to identify other uses for hangouts, but it may not be helpful if you only want to do webinars. In that case, I recommend that you skip this video and go on to the video about webinars, or one of the following sections, which contain how-to training.

Creative Uses for Hangouts (Idea Starter)

An introductory lesson (and accompanying worksheet) to get you thinking about what you want to do with your hangout(s). Remember, you don't have to choose just one. You can be creative!

IDEA 1: Offer Webinars

This article (and accompanying worksheet) describes two different ways to offer webinars using G+ hangouts.

Two Different Ways of Offering Webinars

This section: "Creative Uses for G+ Hangouts" is a section of examples and idea-generating videos and does not contain actual instruction on the how-to aspect. That is found in later sections of this course. This video is an example, but also contains some level of how-to, as it relates to webinars.

IDEA 2: Expert Interviews

This section: "Creative Uses for G+ Hangouts" is a section of examples and idea-generating videos and does not contain actual instruction on the how-to aspect. That is found in later sections of this course. This video is an example of how to use G+ Hangouts for expert interviews, with Ileane Smith as the interviewee in this particular episode. Please do not feel you need to watch the entire video for the instruction. The purpose of this video is to inspire ideas. For example, if you have already decided that you want to use hangouts for webinars, this video may be helpful in helping you to identify other uses for hangouts, but it may not be helpful if you only want to do webinars. In that case, I recommend that you skip this video and go on to the video about webinars, or one of the following sections, which contain how-to training.

IDEA 3: Social Events (#SocialCafe #TBW Hangout)

This section: "Creative Uses for G+ Hangouts" is a section of examples and idea-generating videos and does not contain actual instruction on the how-to aspect. That is found in later sections of this course. This video is an example of the use of hangouts in a Social Event (a.k.a. Social Party that involves more than one social media platform). Please do not feel you need to watch the entire video for the instruction. The purpose of this video is to inspire ideas. For example, if you have already decided that you want to use hangouts for webinars, this video may be helpful in helping you to identify other uses for hangouts, but it may not be helpful if you only want to do webinars. In that case, I recommend that you skip this video and go on to the video about webinars, or one of the following sections, which contain how-to training.

IDEA 4: Building Your Authority As An Expert

This section: "Creative Uses for G+ Hangouts" is a section of examples and idea-generating videos and does not contain actual instruction on the how-to aspect. That is found in later sections of this course. This video is an example of the use of hangouts as a web show, or exported out to a talk show (like "Marketing Momentum w/Charles and Deborah," the talk show on iHeart Radio). It is also a discussion about actionable authority, which is another area where hangouts can help out, in helping you to become an expert in your field. Please do not feel you need to watch the entire video for the instruction. The purpose of this video is to inspire ideas. For example, if you have already decided that you want to use hangouts for webinars, this video may be helpful in helping you to identify other uses for hangouts, but it may not be helpful if you only want to do webinars. In that case, I recommend that you skip this video and go on to the video about webinars, or one of the following sections, which contain how-to training.

IDEA 5: Reality Web Show

This section: "Creative Uses for G+ Hangouts" is a section of examples and idea-generating videos and does not contain actual instruction on the how-to aspect. That is found in later sections of this course. This video is an interview with Tea Silvestre, as she talks about how she uses hangouts for her reality web shows. It is a long video, so do not feel you need to watch/listen to every minute. It is included to help inspire you to uses of hangouts as entertainment, just like Tea Silvestre did with Prosperity's Kitchen. Please do not feel you need to watch the entire video for the instruction. The purpose of this video is to inspire ideas. For example, if you have already decided that you want to use hangouts for webinars, this video may be helpful in helping you to identify other uses for hangouts, but it may not be helpful if you only want to do webinars. In that case, I recommend that you skip this video and go on to the video about webinars, or one of the following sections, which contain how-to training.

IDEA 6: Springboard for Public Speaking

This article (and accompanying worksheet) talks about the idea of using G+ Hangouts to help you get your feet wet (or fine tune your game) in the arena of public speaking. It has been used by Key Note Speaker, Patrick Schwerdtfeger and is a great playground and portfolio building option for those who want to get paid $3k and up for speaking.

Patrick Schwerdtfeger Shares How He Uses Video to Get Public Speaking Gigs

This section: "Creative Uses for G+ Hangouts" is a section of examples and idea-generating videos and does not contain actual instruction on the how-to aspect. That is found in later sections of this course. This video is an interview with Patrick Schwerdtfeger, a Keynote speaker. If you are taking this course to become a keynote speaker, then this interview will be inspiring and helpful. Otherwise, the hangout itself is an example of an expert interview but contains examples, from Patrick himself, on how he uses video for his public speaking portfolio. In the same way, you can take it a step further and use G+ hangouts to create your own public speaking portfolio. Need some ideas? Ask me in the question area and I'll help you! -Deborah Please do not feel you need to watch the entire video for the instruction. The purpose of this video is to inspire ideas. For example, if you have already decided that you want to use hangouts for webinars, this video may be helpful in helping you to identify other uses for hangouts, but it may not be helpful if you only want to do webinars. In that case, I recommend that you skip this video and go on to the video about webinars, or one of the following sections, which contain how-to training.

IDEA 7: Viewing Testimonials As A Group Commentary Session

This section: "Creative Uses for G+ Hangouts" is a section of examples and idea-generating videos and does not contain actual instruction on the how-to aspect. That is found in later sections of this course. This video is an example of the use of hangouts for obtaining testimonials. The example would be if someone wants to give a testimonial, but doesn't have the means or know-how. You could start a campaign to get testimonials from those willing participants. Hey, you could even get 9 in one sitting, one hangout. This particular video demonstrates a video production technique with the testimonials interjected. You can also watch the testimonials "live" in the hangout (though it isn't shown to public viewers). These are examples of re-purposing the content in many different ways (and promoting other people's wonderful statements about you (a.k.a. testimonials) at the same time. Need more ideas? Ask me :) -Deborah Please do not feel you need to watch the entire video for the instruction. The purpose of this video is to inspire ideas. For example, if you have already decided that you want to use hangouts for webinars, this video may be helpful in helping you to identify other uses for hangouts, but it may not be helpful if you only want to do webinars. In that case, I recommend that you skip this video and go on to the video about webinars, or one of the following sections, which contain how-to training.

Recording and Video Perspectives

Packaging Your Hangout Product

YouTube Packaging

Example of Raw Hangout (No Production)

Learn how to set up a Google Hangouts on Air, embed the stream on your site, test before broadcast, customize lower thirds and overlays, manage guests, and share to YouTube.