How to Host a Webinar
The widespread use and spread of Internet technology allows individuals to do almost anything and everything online. Traditional forums have gone "viral." For instance, seminars are a great way for like-minded individuals to share information and network. However, they are costly and limit who can attend. Webinars are a growing trend that accomplishes the traditional goals of a seminar in a cost-effective way. Because everyone can host or attend a webinar from home, this new medium eliminates the geographical and financial limitations of a traditional seminar.
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Things You'll Need
- Computer
- Webcam
- Internet connection
- Membership in social networking sites
- Consultant or expert
- Money to pay webinar hosting company
Instructions
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Choose a topic and develop quality substance for your presentation. The first step to hosting a webinar is developing the content or substance for your webinar. Choose a topic with a wide appeal to a variety of individuals. You may want a guest speaker who is an expert in the particular field or perhaps hire a consultant to help develop your ideas.
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Choose a webinar hosting company. Several webinar hosting companies exist. These companies offer different services for different prices. Do careful research to find the company that best fits your needs.
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Market your webinar to people interested in your topic. Social networking websites, like Facebook and Linkedin, are a great way to promote your webinar and invite people interested in your topic. These websites allow you to invite individuals who are already in your personal network free of cost. Suggest that those in your network forward the invitation on to people in their networks. This strategy is great for "viral" marketing. Some webinar hosting companies will also take care of the marketing part through mass emails and other methods.
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Tips & Warnings
Run your webinar multiple times to accommodate different people in different time zones. Make sure each speaker introduces herself and provide her biographical information as well. Finally, record your webinar so you can further market it on your website or on video sites like Youtube.
