1. The Hangout Revolution

Hangouts are the unexpected breakthrough technology of the online world. Implemented as just one of several features offered by the Google+ social network, they’ve proved to be capable of changing the way online marketing and interactivity happen.

In this chapter we will take a look at what Hangouts actually are, why they are such a big thing, what drives them, and what you need to get started.

A Paradigm Shift in Action

As you are reading this, a paradigm shift is taking place. People who could never travel see places they could never go to. Complex questions regarding technical issues that require documentation and many emails to resolve are sorted out in minutes. Teachers teach students remotely at next to no cost. ...

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