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Here are Some Things To Consider When Looking for a Zoom Alternative

Zoom has been getting a lot of attention lately. After all, people need to hold meetings remotely because of the risks posed by physical proximity. If Zoom isn’t working for you, and you’re looking for an alternative webinar recording software, you have plenty of options.

Today, we’ll go over some of the things you need to look out for when looking for a secondary option.

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Get a Reliable Webinar Provider

We get it. You’ve probably heard shocking stories over the years of webinar recording software failing midway through a webinar. Or, how about before it even starts? Horrible, right? Don’t let that be you! If you’re moving from Zoom, you want to move to reliable software. Start by finding out how long the company has been in business. You don’t want to use a fly-by-night solution that will fail at the most critical time. Find out if any of your friends and colleagues have used the software before. If so, they should be able to give you their honest opinions on the reliability of the software. If you use webinars to generate leads, you want a reliable tool that’s available at the time of the event. Unreliable software can negatively affect your bottom line.
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Does the Software Have a Free Trial?

Does the Zoom alternative come with a free trial?

Don’t let a fancy brochure blindside you. You want to give the webinar software a trial run before ponying up the big bucks. A free trial allows you to do just that. You’ll get a glimpse into what it’s like to use the software from the admin perspective. You should also get a first-hand experience of what it’s like from the user’s point of view.

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What are the Integration Options?

Does the software allow for integration with your calendar tools and CRM? Integration capabilities refer to the ability to use technology to pass details of contacts to other platforms. This comes in handy during registration and attendance.

For example, you might need to integrate with CRM software, such as Zapier and Salesforce. Integration with payment providers, such as Stripe and PayPal, can make it easier to manage transactions. You might also want to integrate with third-party e-mail and calendar apps, such as Calendly and MailChimp.

Ideally, you want a webinar recording software that will offer seamless integration with the tools you use.

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Does the Webinar Software Allow for Custom Branding?

Want to create webinars that reflect your brand? Go for a Zoom alternative that allows you to customize your online presentations. This way, you can showcase your company and not the webinar recording software company.

Custom branding allows you to include your branded colors, logo, fonts, e-mail sender details, signatures, and signoffs within the software. Some webinar software platforms let you fully customize the branding while others don’t give you much leeway. Establish whether custom branding is important for you. Depending on your needs, you can opt for software that provides no branding, part branding, or full branding.

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Check Out Customer Reviews

You should assess webinar software alternatives to Zoom. Therefore, it’s important to check out customer reviews. These reviews will allow you to get insights from other people’s experiences with their software.

It’s even better if you know someone who has used or is currently using the software. Ask questions to get his or her opinion on it. Look out for complaints regarding accessibility and features that are important for you.

Make sure to check the date of the online reviews. The company may have resolved some of the issues. If it’s a recent issue, then it might be a red flag.

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Does the Provider Offer Reliable 24/7 Support?

Like with any other technology solution, you may need help or have questions regarding the webinar software. For example, you might need some assistance in setting up or running the software. You’ll want any hitches you encounter resolved ASAP.

Find out whether the webinar software company provides around-the-clock support. A help area on its website with useful, practical, and up-to-date information can also come in handy. Try to contact support before making a purchase. You’ll get a first-hand experience of how the company would provide help when you need it.

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Come Up with a Budget

Do you have a budget? Price is often a tough question to tackle. After all, good quality webinar software can be expensive. It’s important to strike a balance between the features you need and your budget.

Start by putting a hard-and-fast budget in place. This will help narrow down your options. You’ll also avoid the temptation of spending more than you intended.

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Consider Your Audience Size

Find out whether the webinar software can support your target audience size. We recommend getting software that allows you to scale up the audience size as you grow.

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