Online Seminars Make a Bigger Impact Than Audio Conference Calls
It's a fact - people are visual learners. When they hear something such as a piece of audio or a conference call on a certain topic, it is just too easy for eyes to wander and minds to do the same. If you really want to keep a person's attention it is very important to give them some kind of visual aid to allow them to stay focused on take in the maximum amount of information they can. No matter what type of learner a person is, they will learn more when there is a focus on what is being discussed at that moment.
Yet, when it comes to business, we don't think twice about jumping on the phone for hours on end. Meanwhile, on the other side of the line, people's eyes are wandering. Searching for something to focus on. You simply end up losing people's attention as their minds wander onto other things and they may end up missing important points or even not understand what it is you are talking about.
A while ago I had a chance to attend some conference calls. As I listened in I found that there were many references to websites and people were encouraged to visit a particular website or a certain section of that website. The speaker gave great directions as to how to do this, but people still needed some extra guidance and time was spend repreating things that had already been said.
When you are talking about anything that is the least bit involved visuals will always be a big help and you won't end up losing nearly as many people. Yes it's true not all conference calls will need the visual. But they could all benefit from them. The more senses are involved in a learning session or any form of experience, the longer people remember it. So how can you add visualization to your audio conference calls? Simple. By adding web conferencing.
If you're unsure what that is, here's a quick definition. "Web Conferencing is used to hold group meetings or live presentations over the Internet." - source, InternetMarketingDefinitions.com
The technology of today is becoming more affordable all the time and web conferencing services aren't nearly as costly as they used to be. You can find services with many features and I'm confident you can find on that will suit your preferences and your budget. Often there are no commitments on these programs, so seek out one that suits you and give it a try.
About the Author
Lynette Chandler thrives on helping small businesses utilize technology in their marketing. She prepared a report and video about how to make more with web conferences. Available for a limited time, grab yours at http://www.meetingonnow.com/
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