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Getting the Hang of Google+

How to Use Hangouts On Air to Grow

Your Audience

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The Fastest Way To Get Seen, Be Heard, Build

Trust And Connect With Your Audience

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My passions

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What comes to mind when I say “Google”?

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What search engine do you use most?

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Search is where people go to buy stuff.

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My Intention for You

Understand how Google+ Hangouts can help your business.

Inspiration to start!

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Google+ for Business

• Boost traffic to your site• Improve your search engine ranking• Build authority in your niche• Improve visibility and distribution of

your content• Connect you to influencers in your niche

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Google+ is Growing Fast• 2nd largest social

network (Jan 2013)• 1 billion registered users• 540 million active users• 20 million monthly

mobile users• +1 button is used 5

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Find Your Communities

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Live video helps you create intimacy and accelerates engagement and growth of your business.

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Better Than TV

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As humans we have an inherent drive to connect. The moment we connect, you have my attention.

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Competitive Advantage1. Immediacy2. Instant connectivity3. Live interaction4. Versatility5. Create loyal fans6. Showcase your talents

and skills 7. Increase visibility,

authority, celebrity, and recognition Share this! #BlogPaws

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HOA Strategy

• Why you want to use Hangouts

• What goals you want to achieve, using Hangouts

• How they can best help your business grow

• When you’re going to use them (how often)

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Anyone can be a BroadcasterGoogle AccountGoogle+ ProfileYouTube AccountWebcam Microphone

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What you need to start

• Google Account - https://plus.google.com – Gmail– YouTube– Android

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Your Google+ Profile

• Tag line• Story• Work• Education• Links

+Peg Fitzpatrick

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+Stephan Hovnanian

+Dustin W. Stout

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Cover image max size is 2120 x 1192 pixelsRecommended size is 1080 x 608 pixels

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The Reach of Google

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10 Ways to Use HOAs1. Speak to a large, global audience2. Collaborate on projects3. Fundraisers4. Interviews5. Training6. Demo a product or service 7. Pet adoptions8. Panel discussion9. Customer service10. Q&A with customers

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Steps to Create an HOA

PLAN First– Purpose of Event– Title of Event– Date & Time– Guests or not– Public or Targeted

Audience– Description of Event– Call to Action– Branding

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Steps to Create an HOASet up Event– Description– Trailer Video or Image– Images• Banner• Photos of Guests

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Steps to Create an HOA

Promote Your HOA Event– Share on Social

Networks– Email– Encourage RSVPS

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HOA Tips

• Start set up 20-30 minutes before the broadcast time• Invite your guests 10-15 before start• Mute yourself when you’re not talking • Use external headphone and microphone• Have the light source in front of you, not in back of

you• Start on time

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Get Seen, Be Heard, Build Trust, Engage Your Audience

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Resources

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•Who to Circle•Recommended Reading•Recommended Training

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What’s next?

• Attend a Hangout on Airhttps://plus.google.com/u/0/events

– RSVP for an Event– Post a comment for the Host– Share the Event– Invite your friends to the event

• Experiment with HOAs– Set up a Hangout (but don’t broadcast)– Invite one person to test with you

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