Why Should You Do A Google+ Hangout? (Summary) #SocialCafe 2.14
#SocialCafe Chat Topic: Why Should You Do A Google+ Hangout?
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- What are your thoughts on G+ Hangouts? Experiences?
Google+ Hangouts can definitely be a lot of fun and there are many who are participating and hosting them, like Mamavation TV and, of course, Social Web Cafe TV.
@theblogworkshop A1: I love G+ hangouts! I attend #mamavation hangouts and they are super fun #tbw #socialcafe— Lydia R (@lydsrich) April 3, 2013 | A1: I think G+Hangouts can be a very good way to connect people, and discuss a topic as a group. Love to watch hangouts #socialcafe— Marisa Anderson (@moppetmissy) April 3, 2013 |
- What are some unique ways you have seen Hangouts used?
The sky is the limit on options and ways to use Google+ Hangouts. Da Vinci also shares some of these in tonight's episode of Social Web Cafe TV.
A2 Roundtables, Reality Web TV, Presentations, Interviews, and hang-out/chat sessions #SocialCafe #TBW— Deborah (@socialwebcafe) April 3, 2013 | A2: Well, i always like when there is Q&A sessions. Oh andfun and lively hosts are always a great part of hangouts! #TBW #socialcafe— Marisa Anderson (@moppetmissy) April 3, 2013 |
- What are your biggest struggles with Hangouts?
There are many different challenges that may be faced in Google+ Hangouts (and life, in general!). For an article on some of the considerations regarding technical challenges, check out the article by Deborah Anderson at CompuKol: Google Plus Hangouts On Air: Joys and Frustrations.
Lost connection again. That was my biggest challenge tonite. #TBW #socialcafe
— Belinda Y. Hughes (@FleurdeB) April 3, 2013
A3: Well it can be frustrating when ppl dnt use webcams,i enjoy seeing people's expressions as they speak, i feel more connected #socialcafe— Marisa Anderson (@moppetmissy) April 3, 2013 | A3 Hmm.. I have workarounds for many of the struggles, but that is only because I do them so often. #SocialCafe #TBW— Deborah (@socialwebcafe) April 3, 2013 |
- What would you like to see in our future Hangouts?
A4 I’m biased :)But, I would love it if #Google implemented a real-time green-screening ;) #SocialCafe #TBW— Deborah (@socialwebcafe) April 3, 2013 | @FleurdeB That would be an excellent way to promote crowdfunding! Youtube actually allows you to connect certain links too #TBW #socialcafe— The Blog Workshop :) (@TheBlogWorkshop) April 3, 2013 |
Final Thoughts and Action Steps
Belinda asked where she could learn more about running Google+ Hangouts. And, the answer is... an upcoming ebook by Deborah Anderson.
mid-May by the time of #TBW RT @FleurdeB: @socialwebcafe And when is your book coming out? #socialcafe— Deborah (@socialwebcafe) April 3, 2013 | mid-May by the time of #TBW RT @fleurdeb: @socialwebcafe And when is your book coming out? #socialcafe— Deborah (@socialwebcafe) April 3, 2013 |
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