64 Google+ Content Strategies [Infographic]

By Montrie Rucker AdamsJune 24, 2013 Blog facebook, google hangout, google+, infographics, linkedin, twitter, yourtube.com

As I was reviewing some of my bookmarks, I came across a blog written by Maria Peagler, founder of SocialMediaOnlineClasses.com and an award-winning publisher and author, who had written this article for Copyblogger back in February. I don’t know how I missed sharing this, but it’s never too late to share.

In this article she expands her discussion on a few of her favorites from this list. You can read them here – http://www.copyblogger.com/google-plus-content-strategies/. Below is an Infographic that breaks down Google+ into areas you can use to create your own branding strategies.

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I hope you will find this useful. If you have a chance, please let me know how it works for you.

Google+: What’s New and Why You Should Use It

By Montrie Rucker AdamsJune 17, 2013 Blog facebook, google hangout, google+, infographics, linkedin, twitter, yourtube.com

It seems that the mediums for sharing information will never end. There is, and probably always will be, a way for you to connect to anyone, anytime and anywhere.

Are you familiar with Google+?

Google+ has a fresh new look. Looking at it – it reminds me a little bit of Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter all rolled into one. PR Daily wrote an excellent breakdown of some of the changes to the Google+ platform. A few of the items noted that I particularly find interesting include:

#3 – Infographics will display in a nearly useful size at full length in the new layout. The estimated dimensions are 503 × 930 for desktop viewing. An influx of infographic posts is likely. Keep an eye on ensuring readability.

#7 – A Hangout is now any form of group communication. This can include Video Call, Group Chat or Group Calling. This new feature means many messaging and calling products can now merge.

#8 – Google has released a standalone Hangout app that replaces Google Chat and allows for text and video chat across Android, iOS, and Chrome.

#12 – YouTube expands its live-streaming feature to all channels with more than 1,000 subscribers.

Some of these can prove very useful when communicating with business colleagues, family and friends. No need to set up multiple accounts with different service providers – you have one-stop shopping right inside Google+.

To view the entire lis , go here (http://www.prdaily.com/Main/Articles/19_things_you_need_to_know_about_the_NewGooglePlus_14559.aspx. You may find you have more favorites that I did!

How Google Hangout+ Can Help Your Business

By Montrie Rucker AdamsFebruary 27, 2013 Blog Entrepreneur Magazine, google hangout, google+, online collaboration, share presentations, shark tank, virtual meetings

We’re busy people. Sometimes we just cannot fit enough business hours into our days to accomplish our goals. Not to mention, how difficult it is to coordinate meeting schedules with more than four or more people.

Google Hangouts lets users connect and communicate with colleagues in multi-user video rooms. Users might use Hangouts to hold a business meeting, discuss a particular “hot topic” or pressing issue, or just have a multi-user video chat.

Hangouts are limited to 10 video conference participants, with no time limit. You can also use Hangouts On Air to broadcast a hangout to many more people. There is still a limit of 10 active participants. If you activate Google+ premium features, the limit increases to 15 participants for both Hangouts and Hangouts On Air.

What’s more impressive, when team members are scattered, Hangouts includes built-in productivity apps (like Google Drive) that improve team collaboration. Your team can make last-minute changes to an important presentation, get live input on your analysis from remote team members, or even plan the company holiday party.

Following are a few features:

Chat Face-to-Face

Seeing someone’s face can make all the difference. Catch up with everyone from your computer, phone or tablet device.

Host Virtual Meetings

Complete work faster in virtual meetings with powerful tools like screen sharing and Google Drive collaboration.

Sharing Presentations

Hangouts let you share your computer screen so other people in the hangout can it. You can choose to share any open window on your computer. You can also share Google Drive files and collaborate to write meeting notes or draw on a shared whiteboard.

Broadcast to the world

Go live in front of a global audience, whether you’re an aspiring artist, a global celebrity or a concerned citizen. See examples.

Here is just one example of using Google Hangouts hosted by Entrepreneur Magazine with Guest from the hit show “Shark Tank.”

Google Hangouts is the “next best thing to being there.” Learn more about it here and let me know what you think… here.

Many thanks to Media Creations Group for contributing this blog.