What Is A Webinar?

A webinar is a shortened term that is a combination of the words "web-based" and "seminar." A webinar can be a lecture, a presentation of some kind, a workshop or an interactive meeting that is held on the Internet. By holding meetings in a webinar format, participants can interact with each other even when they may not be geographically close in proximity.

Identification

Webinar participants can meet together on the Internet in a way that is very similar to that of meeting together in an actual conference room. A webinar is actually a virtual conference room where a meeting is held.

Function

Webinar participants need to be provided access information that includes a login name and a password. When participants have successfully logged in, they will be free to listen passively or actively participate in the webinar meeting, simply by watching the webinar on a computer monitor and listening to the webinar on a telephone line or through the computer's speakers, depending on the webinar system.

Benefits

Webinars are an effective way for companies to save travel expenses as well as other overhead expenses involved in conference meetings. Webinars can be scheduled more conveniently because they are easier for participants to attend. Webinars can often be scheduled with little preparation or notice because of the nature of the webinar format.

Uses

Webinars can be used for a variety of meetings and business needs. A webinar can be used to present a sales pitch to potential clients or it can be used to keep employees connected and motivated. Webinars can also be used for teaching purposes to present lectures or workshops to employees or students.

Features

Webinars can include slides, PowerPoint presentations, documents and illustrations to teach or instruct the participants. When webinars are full of interesting graphics and images, the participants are bound to have a positive impression of both the webinar and the company that is hosting it.