subject: How To Choose The Best Web Conferencing Services [print this page] If you have not used a web conferencing service yet, you probably will. Conferencing has become very popular as a way for co-workers to work together. Web conferencing is also a very popular way to impart information in a mini online seminar. These seminars could be on health topics, internet marketing, DIY topics, or anything you have an interest in. Many people today are taking advantage of these services in order to promote their business whatever it may be.
A web conferencing service makes it very easy to set up a meeting. It really is as simple as clicking a button. You can open a meeting on the spot if you are talking to someone on the phone and want to show them a file. You can also schedule your meeting in advance and give out the link to your meeting along with the time and password. To attend your conference, the attendee clicks your link and is taken to your meeting.
A good service will give you options for communicating with your attendees. You should be able to communicate by voice and text. Some services let you communicate through video as well. A very important aspect of a web conferencing service is the quality of its audio. Your attendees should be able to hear you clearly.
A nice option that your web conferencing service may provide is the ability to record your conference so that people who missed your live meeting can come back at any time and watch the recording. This is helpful for those times when you have more attendees than you have seats available.
A web conferencing service not only gives you the ability to deliver presentations, it also allows you to collaborate with your co-workers using an important feature called desktop viewing. This makes your desktop visible to everyone in your web conference. In this way, you can share your projects as you work on them.
You usually have to pay a monthly fee for this service. The number of attendees you are allowed per call determines the price. Some services do not charge by the month but have a flat fee for each time their service is used. The cost varies anywhere from $20 per month to several hundred dollars per month. Be aware of any additional charges you and your attendees may have to pay like per minute phone charges. Shop around to make sure you get the best price on the features you need.
Web conferencing has many benefits for a business. Today many businesses have employees overseas or they hire freelance workers. There is no better way to keep in contact with your employees or train them remotely than through web conferencing.
It is easy and affordable to set up and more importantly, it is easy for your attendees to use. Try to find a web conferencing service that is free for your attendees too. The easier you make it for them to attend your meeting, the better response you will have.
