One of the main and coolest features of Googleโ€™s newer social media platform, Google+, is barely known or talked about. This product can be integral as you try to enhance your online presence and provide unique content.

For those of you who do not know Google+ Hangouts are virtual video chats similar to Skype, but with G+ Hangouts you get the power of Google behind it. You are able to video conference, both privately and publicly through this software, connecting with people around the globe.

Here are 5 facts about Google+ Hangouts:

1. With Google+ Hangouts you are able to have 10 people in once single hangout. Simply invite guests through Google+ or send them the hangout URL and they are set to join in on the fun!
2. Since it is a Google product, you get Google products infused into hangouts. You can access, edit, and view Google Docs/Drive within the hangout. You can access Youtube and even have even add special features (like face overlays or sounds) to make your hangout fun.
3. Another cool feature includes the ability to broadcast LIVE via Youtube. With Googleโ€™s Hangouts On Air feature, you are able to stream your hangout live on Youtube, making it easier for people to access.
4. Since Google owns Android, it also is very integrated into Android devices including smartphones and tablets. This makes it very easy and intuitive to have 10 person hangouts via mobile devices. You can also get very creative and use mobile devices as a camera.
5. One of the best features of Google+ Hangouts is that it is FREE. Unlike other video conference platforms that charge for extra features and more than two participants, you can do all the things I have talked about (and more) for free.
I sincerely encourage you all to try out Google+ Hangouts as they are only going to get better and more useful. To learn more about Google+ Hangout please contact me or check ย out one of my workshops!
Skol,
Ben Theis