June 22nd, 2011, By

Skype on Steroids

In this Road Warrior post, learn how to be less of a road warrior!  Using web conferencing services is an easy and affordable way to keep in touch with colleagues and clients while on the road and stay current in the global market.  It’s amazing what you can do using web conferencing- hold a press conference, demonstrate a product, make a sales presentation, do online training, provide remote support, and collaborate on designs- all from your hotel room.  Two great online conferencing services we use on a daily basis are GoTo Meeting and WebEx.

 

is a great option for those of you who are technically challenged.  This web conferencing software is user-friendly and is known for its simplicity.  As the host, you can start meetings in a matter of seconds!  Invite attendees via phone, email or instant message.

How easy is that??  Up to 15 attendees can be invited.  GoTo Meeting features:

  • Integrated audio conferencing- users can connect through the computer OR telephone
  • Ability for host to share whole screen, any application or specific document
  • Ability to give attendees keyboard control- to edit documents in real time
  • Ability to change presenter
  • Ability to record and save meetings
  • compatible with Mac, PC, or iPad
  • Affordable- only $49/mo or $468/yr (20% savings!)

Give it a try!  Click here for a 30-day free trial.


is a great option for the tech-savvy.  Cisco’s WebEx offers more advanced features (including video conferencing) and is compatible with all computer operating systems AND iPads, iPhones, Androids, Blackberries and Samsung smartphones.

Perfect when you’re on-the-go!  Webex features:

  • 25 participant capacity per meeting
  • Audio conferencing via computer or phone
  • Video conferencing, AKA Face Time- if you have a webcam
  • Ability for host to share desktop
  • Ability to give any attendee control of your desktop- to use applications or edit documents in real time
  • Ability to change presenter
  • Ability to record and share meetings
  • Affordable- only $49/mo or $468/yr (20% savings!)

Test it out with a 14-day free trial here.


What’s so great about web conferencing services is you don’t necessarily have to be on the road the use them.  Web conferencing is great to actually cut down on traveling.  Why not save time and money by collaborating with colleagues and clients virtually?  Or even make things easier in the office- web meetings eliminate the hassle of emailing files and having to follow up by phone.

So all you Road Warriors– don’t wait until your next trip.  Start using web-meeting today.