Why should I use these tools and where do they fit into my practice?
Workshops and seminars represent a significant opportunity for the insurance agent and financial professional. They bring in new clients and help you connect with those interested in learning more about what you do and how you can help them. With this list of virtual tools, you’ll be able to promote and conduct workshops virtually through a webinar platform.
With most of these tools, you’ll be able to customize your event to fit your brand with personalized slides, and share your own face while presenting. Treat these webinars like you would a real-life workshop.
Below, we offer you a list of tools and corresponding resources designed to help you take your workshops into the virtual space.
Tool Features List
| Zoom Events and Webinar | GoToWebinar Standard | Google Workspace Individual | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Summary |
Easy and affordable. Zoom is one of the more accessible platforms out there, both in terms of cost and ease of use. This includes the Zoom Meeting features. | One of the original virtual webinar platforms, it has all the features you need at a low cost of entry, it also includes the GoToMeeting feature. | Google Workspace Individual makes it easy to connect and engage with people wherever they are, so you can spend less time on everyday tasks and more time with customers. |
|
Attendees |
Up to 500 participants | * Up to 500 participants | Up to 100 participants |
|
Meeting License Included |
X | X | X |
| Mobile Apps | X | X | X |
|
Automated Emails |
X | X | |
|
Custom Registration Pages |
X | X | |
|
Branding |
X | X | |
|
Reporting |
X | X | |
| Easy Access from Attendees | X | X | X |
| Cost | * $99 monthly or $890 annually | * $129 monthly or $1,188 annually | $7.99 monthly |
*Updated as of March, 2022
How do I get registered or buy the tools?
Zoom Webinar GoToWebinar Google Workspace
Video tutorials of each tool
Zoom Webinar
GoToWebinar
GoToWebinar Video Tutorial Website
- How to sign up for GoToWebinar (7-day free trial)
- How to be an organizer
- GoToWebinar key features
- How to be an attendee on a webinar (send out to clients)
Google Workplace
Support, FAQs and More
Zoom Webinar
- Help Center
- FAQs
- How to Keep Your Zoom Secure
- COVID-19 support via Zoom
- Zoom Video Webinar Solutions PDF
GoToWebinar
Google Workspace
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