Online meetings can be as diverse as the people attending them. You might be hosting a massive webinar where hundreds or even thousands of participants eagerly tune in, open to anyone who wants to join. However, there can also be a more intimate setting – a private online meeting for a select group of professionals, each governed by their own unique set of rules.
That's why it is extremely vital for a meeting organizer to have flexibility in choosing various room features.
Dive into our latest blog post to explore the advanced room features we've introduced at LiveWebinar. Discover how these tools can transform your online meetings, making them more engaging, efficient, and tailored to your audience's needs.
Benefits of using advanced room features:
Greater flexibility
Advanced features allow hosts to customize the webinar environment according to the specific needs of the event. This includes setting up breakout rooms, adjusting participant permissions, and customizing the layout to suit presentation styles and audience size.
Improved accessibility
Options such as closed captioning, multi-language support, and screen reader compatibility ensure that webinars are accessible to a broader audience, including those with disabilities.
Enhanced control
Moderation tools like muting/unmuting participants, controlling camera access, and managing screen sharing help maintain order and professionalism during a webinar. This is particularly important in large or publicly accessible sessions.
Personalization
Advanced room settings can personalize the webinar for both the presenter and the attendees. Custom backgrounds, personalized landing pages, and branded content help strengthen brand identity and create a unique experience for participants.
Efficient communication
Tools like private chat and the ability to send audio messages or files during the webinar facilitate better communication between hosts and attendees or among the participants themselves.
Data security
Enhanced security features ensure that confidential webinars remain private. Options can include password-protected rooms, encrypted communications, and controlled access to shared content.
Here are five noteworthy capabilities, each with practical examples and use cases:
#1. Private Chat
This function allows hosts to have private discussions with participants during the webinar.
When to use it?
In educational webinars, an instructor can use this feature to offer personalized advice or feedback to students without other attendees seeing their interaction. This serves as a great tool to address individual concerns or questions, maintaining privacy and respect for each participant’s learning pace.
# 2. Audio file messages
At LiveWebinar, hosts have the option to send voice messages or disable this feature according to the needs of the session.
During a team briefing or small business meetup online, the host might send quick audio updates or motivational messages to keep everyone engaged. However, in a formal setting like a large financial review, it might be better to disable audio messages to keep the focus on important written communications and presentation material.
# 3. Chat emoji
This functionality makes chat interactions more fun and expressive by incorporating emojis.
In a webinar aimed at a younger audience or one focusing on social activities and engagements, using emojis can significantly enhance the light-hearted, interactive element of the chat, making it not just a communication tool but also part of the entertainment.
# 4. Allow anonymous access
Participants can join the webinar without needing to reveal or register their nicknames.
When to use it?
For sensitive topics such as support groups or confidential business discussions, allowing attendees to participate anonymously can maximize participation by ensuring privacy and security, reducing the barrier to entry for those wary of sharing personal info online.
# 5. Change attendee nicknames
This feature enables participants to choose how they are identified during the webinar.
During community gatherings or networking events online, participants might prefer to use their professional titles or industry-specific pseudonyms. Providing the flexibility to choose displayed names can facilitate more meaningful connections and interactions among attendees.
Imagine you're at an online networking event. Wouldn't it be great if you could choose how you're identified? Whether you want to use your professional title or a nickname, this feature lets you decide. It helps make connections more meaningful and interactions smoother.
All of these features and many more are available at LiveWebinar. Sign up for LiveWebinar for free, choose your plan and see the potential. Customize the experience to fit the session and its audience. Manage communication, keep participants engaged, and ensure privacy and flexibility.