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Google Plus Hangouts Starter Kit

Name: Google Plus Hangouts Starter Kit
Rating: 4.2 (21 reviews)

Learn everything you need to host your hangouts with confidence and ease in 90 minutes

Created byGiuseppe Fratoni

Last updated 6/2014

English

What you'll learn

By the end of the course you will be able to host your own hangouts with confidence, taking full advantage of all the features of the platform.
You will understand the different facets of Hangouts (yes, there's more than one!)
You will learn how to easily and properly set up your Google+ and YouTube account in order to host your Hangouts
You will learn a lot of pro tips that will make you Hangouts a lot easier and more fun
You will understand the difference between the two types of Hangouts
You will gain a thorough understanding of the Hangout interface
You will learn how to use the Hangout Apps in order to produce world-class Hangouts
You will learn the different ways to start a Video Hangout and a Hangout on Air
You will learn how to create Events and Scheduled Hangouts on Air in order to promote your shows and get the maximum exposure

Course content

6 sections • 20 lectures • 1h 43m total length

Course Overview and Account Setup13:47
In this video I give you a quick overview of the course, and show you how to create the accounts you need in order to start using hangouts.

Lecture Outline:

0:00 Course Introduction

0:46 Course Overview

2:30 Google Plus Account Setup

7:27 YouTube Account Setup

Understanding Google Hangouts7:42

In this video I talk about the basics of Google Hangouts.

Lecture Outline:

0:00 Introduction

0:31 Definition of Hangouts

0:47 Hangouts Is a Chat Tool

5:18 Hangouts Is a Video Call/Conferencing and Broadcast Tool

Tips and Tools for a Better Hangout Experience4:51
In this video I share with you some ninja tips for a better hangout experience.

After watching this video, be sure to check out this free video tutorial about lighting: The Down & Dirty Lighting Kit.

Lecture Outline:

0:00 Introduction

0:21 9 Pro Tips for Better Hangouts

Inside a Video Hangout3:28
In this video I show you the inside of a Video Hangout.

You'll learn the basic controls and features and get a hint of more advanced features and functionalities, the Hangout Apps.

Lecture Outline:

0:00 Introduction

0:19 Inside a Video Hangout

3:07 Lecture Wrap-Up
Inside a Hangout On Air5:34
In this video I show you the inside of a Hangout on Air.

Lecture Outline:

0:00 Introduction

0:18 Inside a Hangout on Air

5:02 Lecture Wrap-Up

Cameraman1:49
In this video I show you how to use the Cameraman app, a key app to use during your hangouts, especially if you're going to have many guests.

Lecture Outline:

0:00 Introduction

0:26 How to Use the Cameraman App

1:25 Lecture Wrap-Up
Blueboxing3:10
In this video I cover a very important feature that is available to you as the hangout host, that is called "blueboxing".

The hangout host can "bluebox" himself (or the guest who's actually speaking), so that people watching the hangout will only see the video of the "blueboxed" person.

Lecture Outline:

0:00 Introduction

1:28 How to "Bluebox" and "Unbluebox" your guests

2:47 Lecture Wrap-Up
Hangout Management4:26
In this video I talk about hangout management: what it is and why you need to learn how to manage your hangouts.

I also show you how to use the Control Room app to manage the audio of your hangouts.

Lecture Outline:

0:00 Introduction

0:40 A Few Key Things That You Must Remember

1:53 Managing the Hangout Audio with the Control Room App

4:05 Lecture Wrap-Up
Hangout Toolbox2:24
In this video I show you how to use the Hangout Toolbox app.

Lecture Outline:

0:00 Introduction

0:18 How to Use the Hangout Toolbox App

2:03 Lecture Wrap-Up
Lower Thirds6:10
In this video I talk about lower thirds.

I show you how to use the default lower third and how to make amazing custom lower thirds using a free online tool: HangoutMagix.com

Lecture Outline:

0:00 Introduction

0:45 Default Lower Thirds

3:07 Custom Lower Thirds (and HangoutMagix.com Tutorial)

5:34 Lecture Wrap-Up
Creative Uses of Lower Thirds4:33
In this video I share with you a few creative uses of lower thirds and custom overlays.

Remember that your custom overlays must be 1280x720 pixels PNG files.

Lecture Outline:

0:00 Introduction

1:51 Using The App to Show Contact Information and Call-To-Action

3:03 Creating Custom Overlays with HangoutMagix.com

3:43 Using The App for Presentations

4:02 Lecture Wrap-Up
Screenshare2:51
In this video I show you how to use the Screenshare app, a very useful tool if you want to do a presentation during your hangout.

Lecture Outline:

0:00 Introduction

0:28 How To Use The Screenshare App

2:13 Be Careful With Screenshare!

2:31 Lecture Wrap-Up
Chat1:34
In this video I show you how to use the Chat app in order to share text messages with people inside your hangout in real time.

Lecture Outline:

0:00 Introduction

0:24 How To Use The Chat

1:17 Lecture Wrap-Up
Q&A7:35
In this video I show you how to use the Q&A app, in order to answer live questions from people watching the hangout.

This app automatically creates timestamps in the hangout, and in the recording, so that people can jump immediately to the exact point where every single question was answered, without having to watch the whole video.

Lecture Outline:

0:00 Introduction

0:48 How to Use the Q&A App

6:40 Things to Be Aware of about the Q&A App

7:15 Lecture Wrap-Up

How to Start a Video Hangout4:47
In this video I show you three different ways to start a Video Hangout and invite people to join.

Pro Tip

The easiest and fastest way to start a Video Hangout is by using this link: http://hangouts.google.com/start

Bookmark this link and your next Video Hangout will be just a click away!

Lecture Outline:

0:00 Introduction

0:27 Starting a Video Hangout from the Hangout Chat Box

1:31 Starting a Video Hangout with the Green Button

3:53 Starting a Video Hangout with the Shortcut Link

4:29 Lecture Wrap-Up
How to Start a Hangout on Air10:48
In this video I show you the two ways to start a Hangout on Air and invite people to join.

Pro Tip

The easiest and fastest way to start a Hangout on Air is by using this link: http://hangouts.google.com/onair

Bookmark this link and your next Hangout on Air will be just a click away!

Lecture Outline:

0:00 Introduction

0:34 Starting a Hangout on Air without an Event Page

2:55 Starting a Hangout on Air with an Event Page

8:55 Starting the Broadcast

10:27 Lecture Wrap-Up
Creating an Event12:17
In this video I show you the two types of event that you can create to promote your hangouts, the Basic Google+ Event and the Scheduled Hangout on Air.

Lecture Outline:

0:00 Introduction

1:55 Creating a Basic Google+ Event

6:44 Creating a Scheduled Hangout on Air

10:17 Differences between Events

12:03 Lecture Wrap-Up
Connecting the Event Page to the Live Broadcast1:57
If you choose to create a basic event to promote your hangout, there's an additional step to perform when it's time to go live, that I cover in this video.

Lecture Outline:

0:00 Introduction

0:19 Connecting the Broadcast to the Event

1:36 Lecture Wrap-Up

Course Wrap-Up1:23
Let's review what you have learned during the course!
What to Do Now?2:17
Watch the last video and learn about your next step!

I'd love to get in touch with you now that you've finished the course, so don't hesitate to contact me if you have questions, or just to connect on social media platforms.

You can find me on Google+, Twitter and Facebook, and of course on my website.

Talk to you soon!

Requirements

a computer
an internet connection
a Google+ account

Description

Google Hangouts are the most powerful marketing tool for everyone who wants to reach a bigger audience and expand their online exposure.

Why?

Because they live inside Google+, Google’s social platform, and therefore they harness the power of the most visited website of the world.

In addition to this, Hangouts on Air are broadcast and recorded on YouTube, so they also harness the power of the most visited video website of the world.

And the coolest thing is that they come for free!

So, if you are a business owner, an entrepreneur, a teacher, a coach, or someone with a message to share, you should wait no longer to start using Google Hangouts and Hangouts on Air in order to reach more of your ideal clients and prospects.

There’s a catch though.

Just like every new technology and software platform, Hangouts do have a learning curve that you have to go through in order to become comfortable with all the different technical aspects and features.

Now, Hangouts aren’t rocket science and - I want to be clear about that - you can figure this stuff out on your own.

But studying and researching the platform on your own does take time, and you can easily spend hours, or even days, reading Google’s documentation or searching for tutorials, in order to master it.

And I bet you have better ways to invest your time, right?

So, if you don’t feel like wasting a lot of time and energy to learn Hangouts, this course is just what you are looking for.

The Google+ Hangouts Starter Kit is a short but comprehensive guide, designed to quickly get you started with Google Hangouts.

I’ve put together 20 video lessons, plus several checklists and handouts, jam-packed with all the knowledge I have gained studying and using Google Hangouts since they were introduced, as well as being a coach for a major Hangout training earlier this year.

I designed the curriculum for absolute beginners, and no prior knowledge is required, but the course is also very useful for more advanced and experienced users.

All you need to follow the course and to take full advantage of the content is your computer, an internet connection, and a Google+ account (if you don’t have one don’t worry, I’m going to show you how to set it up!).

Short, bite-sized and easy to follow video lectures will walk you through the platform step-by-step, from start to finish.

I’m going to provide you with all the information that you need in order to understand and use the interface and to start confidently hosting your Hangouts, without overwhelming you with unnecessary details.

Since Google is constantly improving the platform and adding new features, the course will be updated regularly to reflect those changes.

As a bonus, I’ll be hosting free, "students only" Q&A Hangouts on a regular basis.

This will be a great way to connect on a personal level and ask me questions!

Wouldn’t it be great if you could easily overcome the technical issues related with the platform and start hosting your own Hangouts within an hour?

Well, you know the answer.

So, what are you waiting for?

Just click the big green button and I’ll see you on the inside!

Who this course is for:

Everyone, no prior knowledge is required
Business owners
Entrepreneurs
Marketers
Coaches
Teachers
Authors
Everyone who wants to reach a bigger audience and expand their online exposure

Google Plus Hangouts Starter Kit

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Course content

Welcome to the Course!1 lecture • 14min

The Basics of Hangouts2 lectures • 13min

The Hangouts Interface2 lectures • 9min

Hangout Apps9 lectures • 35min

Hosting a Hangout4 lectures • 30min

Wrap-Up2 lectures • 4min

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