New banner on Hangouts page aims to educate new users

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A new banner has been added to the Hangouts page on Google+, introducing new users to the messaging service.

This slick new banner acts as a "meet'n'greet" for new Google+ users, introducing them to Hangouts and providing links to the Hangouts app on both Google Play and on the App Store.
The promotion can be dismissed by hitting the dismiss button
The banner promotes group conversations, video calls and "fun" aspects of the service such as sharing GIFs and emoji. The aim of this new banner is undoubtedly to increase the number of users of the mobile apps for Hangouts above apps like Facebook Messenger, SnapChat, and WhatsApp.

"Say more with photos and GIFs, emoji and location. Hangouts makes it easy to bring your conversations to life."

When I hit on the subject of Google+ to new users, the thing I hear most is that they're confused at how to message people on the service. This promotional graphic is a step in the right direction, but hopefully it's the first in a series of changes of making Hangouts more accessible to the average Joe.

Want to check the banner out for yourself? Just head to the Hangouts page on the Google+ site.