In my previous blog post, Wanna Hangout? Why Google + Is Good for Your Business I shared with you the amazing things Google + has going for it and how it can help your business. Last week Google announced hangouts on air for all Google + users. The hangouts on air feature has been available for quite some time but was limited for beta testing. I like to call hangouts on air – hangouts on steroids. First what is Hangouts on Air.
With Hangouts on Air you now have the ability have your hangout broadcast on your YouTube channel live as the hangout is occurring. Google hangout still only allows 10 people in the Google hangout, however your fans , followers or literally the world can watch your broadcast and participate via the comments. Additionally you can embed the hangout on air within your website page or blog post. So you can have 3 live locations for a hangout on air all at the same time. Lastly YouTube will automatically record the broadcast.
How is hangout on air awesome for business?
- You reach as increased exponentially.
- You are limited to your imagination on how to use hangout on air. Webinars, Seminars, How-to’s tutorials, live demonstrations, collaborations, music compositions, classroom interactions, just to name a few of my ideas. Yes you can only see 9 people plus you, but you are connecting with the world.
- It is mobile. You can have a hangouts on air in the palm of your hand.
- Broadcast is recorded and stored on the #2 search engine on the planet.
- You can extend your brand. As you seen the image of me to the right, I’m using software called WebCam Max to overlay a graphic on a Google plus hangout.
- You can reach new customers, clients, friends, develop a stronger community.
I hope you enjoy the hangouts on air as much as I will. So do you want to hangout? Find me over on Google Plus.
What are your thoughts on the hangouts on air features? What else do you see Google adding to Google Plus and Hangouts?
