Video Chat with Google+: Better Than Skype?

[box options]This is the forth post in the series “Social Media for Artists.” Social media shouldn’t be a drudgery–at its core, it’s communicating creatively. Today’s topic: video chat with Google+.[/box]

When Google+ made its debut on the social media scene, many thought it would overtake Facebook.

It hasn’t, and it probably won’t. It does, however, have a few features many creatives may find helpful for creative collobation for working with others online. Namely: hangouts.

Video Chat with Google+

The What and Why of Google+ Hangouts

Plain and simple, Google+ hangouts are video chats with a number of stellar features. Initially, hangouts allowed for nine other people to join, view, and chat. Continue reading “Video Chat with Google+: Better Than Skype?”

Social Media for Artists Who Hate Social Media

You’d rather be writing, painting, performing, singing, acting, dancing, sculpting, crafting…

Be honest, tell us that social media is getting in the way of your creative flow? It is, isn’t it?

You’re not alone.

If you’re an artist dabbling in the world of social media you may quickly grow overwhelmed with all the platforms, coding, plugins, rules, etiquette, tips… the list could go on, but we’re trying to avoid that overwhelmed feeling right? So I’ll stop there. Continue reading “Social Media for Artists Who Hate Social Media”