Step by step guide to being an effective speaker at a Google Plus Hangout by Sherry Nouraini

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Open Social Media Initiative You’re going to be a speaker on a Google Plus Hangout! Now What? Sherry Nouraini Founder/ President Captive Touch

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Google Plus and my favorite feature of this great social network, Google Plus Hangouts, are increasing in popularity as people begin to comprehend their tremendous power for reach and visibility. As more and more people start to host their own Hangout series, they'll eventually need speakers for their shows. Chances are, if you an expert in a particular topic, you'll be invited to speak at one of these shows. In this presentation, I offer a step-by-step guide for speakers who are invited for the first time as a guest to an HOA. It is aimed at making life easier for both Hangout hosts and speakers who maybe new to Google Plus or hangouts.

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You’re going to be a speaker on a Google Plus Hangout! Now What?

Sherry NourainiFounder/President

Captive Touch

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Topics covered in this presentation

• How to setup a Google/Google Plus profile• System requirements• Hardware you need to participate in a hangout • Things to know before going live• Communication with your host• How do you join a hangout: Where to click• Inside a hangout and it’s features• How to do screen share in hangout

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How to Setup a Google/Google Plus Profile

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Click her to beginClick her to begin Assumption: You do not have a Google Account.

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Login if you havea Google accountLogin if you havea Google account

Click here if you don’t have a Google account

Click here if you don’t have a Google account

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Create a Google Account

Enter your informationEnter your information

Agree with Google’s Terms

of service

Agree with Google’s Terms

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Enhancing Your Profile

Add a PhotoAdd a Photo

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You’re done. Be sure to completeyour profile later.

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System Requirements for a Hangout

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System requirements for a hangout

Supported browsers

•Google Chrome•Microsoft Internet Explorer•Mozilla Firefox•Safari

Operating Systmes

•Mac OS X•Windows•Windows Vista•Windows XP•Chrome•Ubuntu or other Debian based Linux distributions

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You will have to install a plugin so you can join a hangout

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Hardware You Need to Participate in a Hangout

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Hardware

Camera•Built in cameras in laptops work fine•Logitech C190 and C920

Audio•Use a headset for best sound quality•Regular ear phones should work fine

Internet connection•It is best that you are hard wired to the internet rather than via Wifi.

Extra screen•If you are doing a slide presentation, it would be great if you have two screens attached to computer.

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Things to Know Before Joining a Hangout

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Things to know before joining a hangout

Copyright issues

•Remove copy righted material that is visible to the camera•Turn off any background copy righted music

Image quality

•Be sure your are well lit from a light source that is coming from behind your camera.

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Communication with your host

• Exchange mobile and office phone numbers

• Exchange email addresses

• Provide your host with a short bio, talking points and a headshot (in case there will be a flyer)

• Circle your host on Google Plus

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How Do You Join a Hangout: Where to Click

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Two ways you get notifiedTwo ways you get notified

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However!

• Notifications can be unreliable

• A good host will:

1. Invite you to the hangout on Google Plus Join via notification

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2. Email you a link join by clicking the link

Choose one

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Check

Click

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Inside a Hangout and it’s Features

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Host Guest

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Will turn red if you are muted

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Hangout Tool Box and Lower Third

Name

Title

Customize

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Type herePress EnterOn Keyboard

Private chat with your host and other guests in the hangout

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Screen Share in case you have a slide presentation

ClickClick on Slide deckOpen on yourdesktop

Click

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A Few Final Words

•As much as you can, don’t cancel your speaking engagement at the last minute.

•Don’t leave installing the required app (slide 11) to the last minute

•Make an effort to do a practice hangout ahead of your speaking engagement to minimize running into technical issues.

•Finally, if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out and ask (see next slide)

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My Contact Information

•Google Plus: gplus.to/sherrynouraini

•Twitter: @snouraini

•Facebook: Facebook.com/Captivetouch

•Linkedin: Linkedin.com/in/sherrynouraini

•Email: [email protected]