Webinar

A webinar, short for "web-based seminar," is a live, interactive presentation, workshop, or seminar delivered over the internet. 

What is a webinar?

Webinars are often used for business or educational purposes, such as training sessions, product demonstrations, or continuing education courses. They allow presenters to reach a larger audience than traditional in-person events, without the costs and logistics associated with hosting a physical event. Participants can join the webinar from anywhere in the world.

What are the types of webinars?

There are several types of webinars, including:

Live webinars

Live webinars are broadcast in real-time at a specific date and time for participants to join.

Recorded webinars

Pre-recorded webinars are often used as on-demand training resources or as a way to capture content from a live webinar for future use.

Hybrid webinars

Hybrid webinars combine elements of both live and recorded webinars. For example, a presenter may record a portion of the webinar ahead of time, then join live to answer questions from participants.

How do webinars work?

Webinars are typically hosted on a webinar platform, which is a web-based tool that allows presenters to create and deliver webinars to participants. Presenters can use the platform to create and upload presentations, share their screen, conduct polls and surveys, and interact with participants through chat or video.

Participants can register for webinars in advance, usually through a registration page. Once registered, participants receive a link to join the webinar at the designated date and time.

During the webinar, the presenter delivers their content and interacts with participants through various features on the platform. Participants can ask questions, respond to polls, and interact with other participants through chat or video.

What are the benefits of webinars?

Webinars offer several benefits to both presenters and participants. For presenters, webinars can reach a larger audience than traditional in-person events, without the costs and logistics associated with hosting a physical event. Webinars also allow presenters to interact with participants in real time and get immediate feedback on their content.

For participants, webinars provide a convenient way to access valuable content from anywhere in the world. Participants can join the webinar from their home or office without the need to travel or take time off work. Webinars also allow participants to interact with presenters and other participants, ask questions, and share their own experiences and perspectives.