When you decide to use web conferencing, rather than holding an actual conference face to face, you will be able to increase the attendance and ensure things are easy and cost effective for meeting participants. However, in order to host a successful web conference, you need to ensure that you have the proper Web Conferencing Tools. Prior to simply choosing the first provider you come across, consider the following factors when making your decision.
Who is Participating?
You need to consider who is going to be attending your conference. If you will have an audience that is made up primarily of individuals who are not necessarily tech-savvy, or have a mixed level of experience, you should find Web Conferencing Tools that are simple to use for all participants. It is also crucial that you locate a provider that is able to provide you with support before, as well as during the conference to ensure that everyone has a positive experience.
Streaming Technology
The content that you have planned to show meeting participants will have a direct impact on the provider you choose to use for your web conference. Many providers will allow you to display a PowerPoint presentation, video and audio, as well as a number of different graphics during the conference.
Engaging Your Audience
If you are able to engage your audience well, then they are much more likely to enjoy the experience and stay interested for the entire presentation. When you select web conference tools that offer you a number of different features, such as surveys, chat rooms and polls, it will sow your audience that you actually care about their thoughts. There are some tools that will even allow you to share documents and files with your attendees, as well as each other in order to enhance the experience even further.
There are a number of tools for you to choose from, which means you need to do your research prior to making a decision. If you have questions, or want more information, consider visiting Envision Networked Solutions. Here you will find an array of tools that will make your web conference a success.
This is such a great post! people forget that you can have an interactive session in Web meetings. I normally find it very hard to concentrate it is all one sided. Polls and surveys really create interest!
ReplyDeleteThis is great info. I didn't think about considering if your audience is tech savvy (duh). Would you kindly put a link to the "Envisioned Network Solutions" so it's easier to visit? Thanks! =)
ReplyDeleteI think web conferencing is still a challenge in a country with slow internet. Instead of saving time, the intermittent connection and lag time can affect the outcome and the goal of the webconference.
ReplyDeleteGreat tips. Esp when communication & businesses are spread worldwide video conferencing is the need of the hour.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Katrina and was about to say that. The sloooooow internet connection is a big hurdle yo web conferencing in our country.
ReplyDeleteweb conferencing is one great thing that had ever happened in the business world, it saves time,resources, etc...but with the internet problem we have now..o wow, good luck. Lol
ReplyDeleteOne of our board meeting is done via teleconference. It really helps to have a reliable connection.
ReplyDeleteWeb conferencing has a lot to do with everyone's cooperation. The tools are just present to aid the conversation. The host has to set up "house rules" so attendees and participants can all follow and proceed the meeting with order.
ReplyDeleteWe do this sometimes in our office, when I am still working then. Yes, WEB CONFERENCE is good if you have great internet connections.
ReplyDeleteI've never tried anything like this before at least not when I'm at home. These days it's pretty common to do video conferences in offices and it's really convenient especially when there are employees who are out of the country.
ReplyDeleteI think having charts and chat room features would make the web conference more interactive. This can also make transmission of info faster.
ReplyDeleteOur internet speed is so slow that even internet phone calls can be a drag. I wish our internet speed really improves in the next government as he promised.
ReplyDeleteSo many technologies available now-a-days, generally I would go by organization's decision to purchase which technology.Personal Level? something that has app for mobiles is preferred.
ReplyDeleteI agree with the last one. What's the use of holding a conference when your audience gets bored and sleepy from the presentation? They can't focus on what you are saying and nobody is listening anymore.
ReplyDeleteweb conferencing sounds cool because it saves time & money but it really needs full cooperation + a super fast internet connection is really needed
ReplyDeleteWeb conference isn't really popular in Singapore. So this is something that might not really work here.
ReplyDeleteWeb conferencing is great ideas to get people from different places to work together, it save time, money and very convenient.
ReplyDeleteI've never tried web conferencing yet but I know that it's a very convenient way of setting up a meeting.
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