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Subject line: Third Lesson - Webinar Basics


Hello "autoresponder code here",

Its time for your third lesson in the Webinar Basics crash course.
Today we are going to talk about choosing the right webinar platform
provider for your business.

When it comes to hosting a webinar there are a few differences
between webinar platform providers. The software that is used to host
your webinar can vary in capability, service as well as different price
options.

When you first begin planning and researching for your own webinar
you will quickly find that there many different options that you can
choose from. You only have to perform a quick search online to find
dozens of products and services that will help you host your own
webinar.

You will discover that while some service providers are good for
hosting smaller events, others are good for much larger meetings. You
will find a wide variety of special features, functions and offers as well.

If you are planning your first webinar it is a good idea to look for a
company that offers a free consultation to help you figure everything out
in the beginning. Good tech support and customer service is a must, as
well as a company that will listen to your particular needs and tell you
what will work best for your business. At first hosting webinar may seem
a little confusing, but don't worry, once you have a few webinars
under your belt you will find that they are very easy to host.

Make sure that you do your research and choose a company that
is reputable and experienced in facilitating webinars. They will be able
help you from getting set up to targeting your market, finding the right
audience, maximizing your results and more.

A good webinar company will offer specialty services. For instance;
event management. This is a professional service that will help you
with every stage of your webinar from planning to production, and even
post-production. This type of service can be a real life saver and it can
help you transition from being novice into a company with a solid
reputation for hosting fantastic webinars.

You should be prepared to pay extra for a company that offers this type
of specialized service and since there are only a few companies that
offer this type of service it will help you quickly narrow down your
search.

When possible go with a company that offers you as much
flexibility and customization as you can afford. Remember the more
professional your webinar is the more it will effectively it will promote
your business, especially if hosting a formal presentation or sales
meeting.

Once you have done your research and narrowed down your choices it
will be time to compare prices. The variation in price point between
different companies can be a bit of a shock when you first start
shopping. The important thing to keep in mind is to always make sure
that the company has a good reputation and that you're getting what
you pay for.

Since webinars are still a fairly new technology you may want to stick
with a company that has a lot of experience, as long as they can
provide everything you need. Make sure that they offer a good
cancellation or rescheduling policy just in case you need to change the
date and time of your event. If they are going to charge you for
cancellations, rescheduling or extending the invitation acceptance
deadline then you may want to take your business elsewhere.

As with any other aspect of doing business, don't be afraid to ask
questions and get all of the information that you need to feel confident
before you close the deal. If you come across a company that is
reluctant to answer your questions then quickly move on.

That's it for today's lesson. In your next lesson we will be talking about
hosting a successful webinar. I have a few nice tips to share with you!

Remember, if you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
I will be glad to help in any way that I can.

Until then,

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