Explanation of the business use of Google+ Hangouts for video conferencing at the January 27th meeting of the Bay Area Consultants Network (BACN). Presented by Sallie Goetsch.

1. GOOGLE+ HANGOUTS

2. Hang What? Why?

4. Join Google+
https://plus.google.com

5. Click “Start a hangout”

6. Install the Google Voice/Video
Plugin

7. Test Your Webcam &
Microphone

8. Invite Participants
Choose individuals, circles, or make the hangout publ

9. Talk Face to Face…
And use chat
for a back
channel.

10. Share Your Screen

11. Watch YouTube Videos

12. Should You Use Hangouts for
Business?
Advantages Disadvantages
• It’s free! • You have to have a
• It’s pretty easy to use Google+ account (barrier
• You can have private or to non-geeks)
public meetings • Video limited to 10 people
• Works from a smartphone (more can participate
(Google+ app for Android through chat)
and iPhone) • No built-in recording
• Google keeps adding • Screen-sharing a bit
features shaky
• No whiteboard

13. More Info on Hangouts
• Google’s Video:
http://youtu.be/AwULXJlOxOU
• About Hangouts (Google Support Page):
http://bit.ly/x6qzKh
• Social Media Examiner Tutorial:
http://bit.ly/v12uW5
• Hangout recorded with Camtasia:
http://youtu.be/K1aRDKadJZg
• Mobile Hangout: http://bit.ly/zWFLv6