Google Helpouts by Google for Real Time Help: A simple Q&A guide by me

Google Helpouts


Google… Google….. Google…. Daily this word makes me angry. I don’t know why but in reality this is the truth. I hate Google J . Google launches this, Google does this, Google Starts this Bla bla bla. So many products are already present in internet market but still they are launching new products. Google has made us all dependent on itself. Gmail. Google Drive, Android, Blogger, Search, Google Maps etc. Now a days every single person is dependent on Google and its products. The reason I hate Google is because I am not a part of Google, while being very happy because the thinking, creativity and caring of Google.


Now Google came up with its new product called Google Helpouts. As the name defines, ‘Helpouts’, anyone can predict what is the use of this new Google Product. Helpouts means to help someone in need. The sole purpose behind Google Helpouts is to provide help to the needy person.

What make Google Helpouts different from others?

Google Helpouts

Let’s take a round of YouTube learning videos, as a blogger I daily search stuff related to Blogging Social Media and SEO like tricks, tips and matt cuts videos. I am not saying that YouTube videos are not useful but here we are going to compare videos with real time Google Helpouts. In videos we just learn and see the video with limitations, suppose if you have a doubt while watching the video, what can you do? What you generally do is - put a comment and wait for reply.

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On the other hand, Google Helpouts provides us a real time environment. We can discuss all our doubts with the professionals and the authors, just like we do in Skype, which is a live video chat. I think you will also like the idea of Google of Just searching your area of doubt and starting Helpouts. I know you are thinking that “Can I also provide my services or help to others?” Yes, you can but for this, you shall have to apply.

If you are an expert in your field, you are most welcome to provide help to others and share your knowledge. You can connect to people from across the globe.

How many Fields are added by Google in Helpouts?  

Google Helpouts Browse

1. Art and Music
2. Computer and Electronics
3. Cooking
4. Education and Careers     
5. Fashion and Beauty
6. Fitness and Nutrition
7. Health
8. Home and Garden   

How much will I have to pay for Google Helpouts?

Google Helpouts Payment

It seems there are two type of options available, Free and Paid. Cost is decided by the experts and professionals. For paid services, there are two more options – Paid Per minute and Paid per Helpout. 

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What Methods of payment are available?

Google Helpouts Payment Methods

All paid Payment can be done with Google Wallet, but for this you shall have to setup an account in Google Wallet, because this is a secure and simple way of payment.
For a free service you need not pay any money.

Is there any Scheduling Option available?                     

Two type of options are available for a helpout. The First one is Instant helpout and the second one is scheduled. In instant helpout you can take a live help then and there with the professionals.

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What happens if the connection breaks?

There is no need to worry about connection breakage and failure. You have to only pay for the time used by you. If any confusion arises between you and service provider, then you can check your Google drive, because if the connection breaks the whole video till that point of time will have been saved in your Google drive automatically and will connect you to Google plus account.

What are the Requirements for Google Helpouts?

1. Google plus account
2. Webcam (external or internal)
3. Microphone (external or internal)
4. Computer or mobile device

How much money will they charge me on cancellation?

If you cancel fixed charge helpout then you have to pay 50% of session price.
On the other hand, if you are using a per minute helpout, you will be charged 5 times of per minute rate. For example, if you join a helpout with 3$ per minute and you cancel the helpout then you will have to pay 3$x5=15$ for cancellation.


In the end I would like to say, enjoy the helpouts and try to resolve your problems. If I am wrong at any point please let me know. You are most welcome to share your knowledge by commenting.      

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