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 Nouraini
Founder/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 begin
Click her
to begin Assumption: You do not have a Google Account.

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Login if you have
a Google account
Login if you have
a 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
of service
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Enhancing Your Profile
Add a PhotoAdd a Photo

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You’re done. Be sure to complete
your 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
AND
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 here
Press Enter
On 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
Click
Click on
Slide deck
Open on your
desktop
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: Opensm@captivetouch.com