Dynamic Conference Speakers - How To Own The Audience

Mar 26, 2009 in Presentation

By Rick Smith

Of all the fears we face as adults, public speaking is always near the top of the list for most people. Despite this fact, there is a large sector of the population that makes their living as presenters for conferences and at workshops, and love it. They have discovered how intoxicating it can be to present to a large group of people and captivate their attention for long periods of time. Either explaining a very complex technical subject and trying to convince the audience to buy their solution, or other times trying to motivate those in the audience to improve some aspect of their lives. All of it comes down to Continue reading…


Easily Convert Video Formats

Oct 08, 2008 in Software Reviews

Anytime you transfer video from cameras or recorders to pc’s, or from pc’s to portable viewing devices such as ipod’s, portable dvd players, phones, etc., the need may arise to convert formats.

One new software program that handles the task quite well is ‘TransferMyVideo’ by Avantquest.

TransferMyVideo provides high speed, high quality video conversion for all popular video formats (AVI, MPEG, WMV, DivX, 3GP, RM, MOV, and more.) and portable devices such as iPod®, iPhone®, Microsoft® Zune®, PSP, MP4 players & smart-phones. TransferMy Video comes pre-installed with support for over 600 phones, consoles, & players.

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After a one-click download and quick install, the software Continue reading…


Quick Comparison of Webconference/Webinar Providers

Sep 27, 2008 in Web Conference, Webinar

Here’s a snapshot comparison of various web-conferencing solutions.

pricepricepriceprice Over $100/month

webex Event Center
Free Trial?: Yes
Price: Request quote.
Recording: Yes, audio/video using flash or windows media file.
Features: Unlimited meetings up to 3000 ppl. Automated email management, streaming audio/video, powerpoint presentations, share documents, applications and more.
Support: Free training, online user guide, free 24/7 phone support.

pricepriceprice $50-$100/month

gotowebinar recommended
Free Trial?: Yes (30 days)
Price: $99/month Save 20% on yearly purchase.
Recording: Audio Recording.
Features: Unlimited webinars up to 1000 ppl. All the features of gotomeeting plus tracking of registrations, polling, surveys and more.
Support: Online support and 24/7 phone technical assistance.

webex Meeting Center
Free Trial?: Yes (14 days)
Price: $75/month per host. Also available as pay-per-use.
Recording: Yes
Features: Unlimited meetings up to 15 ppl. File transfer, text chat, share documents and more.
Support: Online user guide, free 24/7 phone support.

priceprice$20-$50/month

gotomeeting recommended

Free Trial?: Yes (30 days)
Price: $49/month Save 20% on yearly purchase.
Recording: Audio recording.
Features: Unlimited conferences up to 15 ppl. Desktop sharing, white-boards, text chat, and more.
Support: Online and phone customer care. Unlimited software and service upgrades.

webex MeetMeNow
Free Trial?: Yes (14 days)
Price: $49/month Save 20% on yearly purchase.
Recording: NO
Features: Unlimited conferences up to 10 ppl. Private chat and more.
Support: Unlimited instructor led and self-paced training. Online ‘help’ section.

price Free to $20/month

sightspeed
Free Trial?: Yes (15 days)
Price: $19.95/month - $695/month
Recording: Yes, video and voice.
Features: WebCam based. Multi-Party Video Conferencing, text messaging, unlimited PC-to-PC calling, and more.
Support: Live video or phone support 6am-6pm. Online knowledge base.

vyew
Free Trial?: Yes
Price: Ranges from $0 (ad supported) up to $19.95/month.
Recording: No
Features: Unlimited meetings up to 45 ppl. No special software required, desktop sharing, white-boards and more.
Support: Online user guide.


How To Give A Professional Presentation

Aug 03, 2008 in Presentation

You’ve been asked to present an update on your project to the Board of Directors. Your manager has suggested you will have about 15 minutes to present and then will field questions from the board. How can you make your presentation appear professional?

With tools like PowerPoint readily available to most people, almost anyone can put together a presentation.  These are the tips that will help you to create a professional, top class presentation.

Tip 1 – Consider your audience
This is the first mistake that Continue reading…


Benefits of Video Conferencing in the 21’st Century

Jun 26, 2008 in Web Conference

In recent times video conferencing has replaced the conference call and other types of meetings in many instances. Video conferencing has made it possible for people to accomplish many different business (and even personal) tasks. Video conferencing allows individuals the ability to share information and visuals like charts and graphs. Continue reading…


A Perfect Marketing Plan Using System Video Conferencing

May 26, 2008 in Presentation, Web Conference

So you’ve gotten your business going! You have a customer or two. The phone is ringing…a little. For any business to grow and prosper long-term, it needs a solid foundation that includes a marketing plan. The perfect marketing plan is System video conferencing. With system business conferencing you can make the ultimate plan for marketing your business.

A marketing plan is a road map detailing the “route” you’ll take to get your business noticed by potential clients. By following a Continue reading…


Choose the Web Conferencing Features you Need the Most.

Apr 24, 2008 in Web Conference

These days, almost no business can survive without having access to communication that is dependable and easy to use. Web conferencing allows companies to make use of the newest technologies to reduce costs and improve profits. Any businesses looking for a web conferencing solution should scrutinize all the available applications, and review their features and specifications. This way, businesses can determine which product is best suited to their needs. Continue reading…


Which Web Conferencing Service is Right for You?

Mar 09, 2008 in Web Conference, Webinar

With the price of gas, airline tickets and other travel related items on the rise, more and more companies are looking for cost effective alternatives to sending their people around the country to attend meetings. For many smart companies, the answer is a web conference, and there are many advantages to having employees meet one another from the comfort of their own offices. Some of the many benefits Continue reading…


The PowerPoint Show Format (PPS)

Feb 28, 2008 in Presentation

PowerPoint Show format (PPS) is a presentation document format, used to create a PowerPoint presentation. PowerPoint, supplied by Microsoft, is a presentation program. PowerPoint is also part of the Microsoft Office Suite.

As in the case of other software in the Office Suite, PowerPoint is Continue reading…


Conference Calling On Demand: The Reservationless Solution

Feb 20, 2008 in Web Conference

More and more businesses are incorporating conference calling technology into their business models. Conference calling technology enables multiple users in different locations to carry on real-time voice conversations. Using conference calls as a tool for workforce and customer communication can result in significant financial and time savings by significantly reducing the need for business travel. Continue reading…