February 13, 2014

Online Meeting Tools - Solutions for Cost-effective Training, Teaching, Networking, Collaborating

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Online Meeting Tools - Solutions for Cost-effective Training, Teaching, Networking, Collaborating
<h3>When done well using good tools, online meetings offer new opportunity for both efficient and effective communication with staff, constituents, donors and clients.</h3>
Here are some options for conducting online meetings, conferences, trainings and collaboration.

Most of these services offer free memberships (or free trial periods).

Open accounts with ones that sound interesting to you, test them and see which ones most meet your needs.  (We actually use different services for different purposes.)
<h3><a title="AnyMeeting" href="http://www.anymeeting.com/towelandbasin" target="_blank">AnyMeeting </a><a href="htthttp://www.anymeeting.com/towelandbasinp://"><img class="alignright wp-image-672" alt="AnyMeeting" src="http://towelandbasin.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/AnyMeeting.png" width="341" height="72" /></a></h3>
<a href="http://www.anymeeting.com/towelandbasin" target="_blank">AnyMeeting</a> offers solutions for hosting Webinars, Web Conferences and Online Meetings
<h3 style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://CitrixOnline.evyy.net/c/79457/18122/810" target="_blank">GoToMeeting </a><a href="http://CitrixOnline.evyy.net/c/79457/18122/810"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-674" alt="GoToMeeting" src="http://towelandbasin.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/GoToMeeting.png" width="222" height="65" /></a></h3>
<a href="http://CitrixOnline.evyy.net/c/79457/18122/810" target="_blank">GoToMeeting</a> is a service from one of the largest providers of online meeting solutions.  It is popular with marketers, corporations and institutions for online meetings, webinars and training
<h3><a title="GVOConference" href="http://serving.gvoconference.com/" target="_blank">GVOConference </a><a href="http://serving.gvoconference.com/"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-706" alt="GVOConference" src="http://towelandbasin.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/GVOConference.png" width="208" height="84" /></a></h3>
<a href="http://serving.gvoconference.com/" target="_blank">GVOConference</a> offers a robust set of features at very competitive pricing, including Video Conferencing  for Webinars, Online Meetings, Desktop Sharing &amp; Web Conferencing
<h3><a title="Hangouts" href="http://www.google.com/+/learnmore/hangouts/" target="_blank">Hangouts </a><a href="http://www.google.com/+/learnmore/hangouts/"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-707" alt="GoogleHangouts" src="http://towelandbasin.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/GoogleHangouts.png" width="240" height="94" /></a></h3>
<a href="http://www.google.com/+/learnmore/hangouts/" target="_blank">Hangouts</a> is an instant messaging and video chat platform from Google.  Features allow you to convene group video calls, stream a conference presentation, host a worldwide training or moderate a panel discussion.
<h3><a href="http://InstantTeleseminar.com/ProductInfo/?x=1329313" target="_blank">InstantTeleseminar<a href="http://InstantTeleseminar.com/ProductInfo/?x=1329313"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-764" alt="InstantTeleseminar" src="http://towelandbasin.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/InstantTeleseminar.png" width="414" height="75" /></a></a></h3>
<a href="http://InstantTeleseminar.com/ProductInfo/?x=1329313" target="_blank">InstantTeleseminar</a> is a favorite among marketers and service providers to offer training and sales presentations.  But the platform can also be used effectively to host meetings, especially when there is a presentation or teaching to be made.  <a href="http://InstantTeleseminar.com/21-day-trial.asp?x=1329313" target="_blank">Click here</a> for a  <a href="http://InstantTeleseminar.com/21-day-trial.asp?x=1329313" target="_blank">free trial day trial</a>.
<h3><a href="http://join.me/towelandbasin" target="_blank">Join.me </a><a href="http://join.me/towelandbasin"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-708" alt="joinme" src="http://towelandbasin.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/joinme.png" width="125" height="107" /></a></h3>
<a href="http://join.me/towelandbasin" target="_blank">Join.me</a> is from the same company that offers LogMeIn, a solution providing user with remote access to computers. Here their technology gives you instant screen sharing and online meetings capabilities.
<h3><a href="http://towelandbasin.enterthemeeting.com/join " target="_blank">MeetingBurner </a><a href="http://towelandbasin.enterthemeeting.com/join "><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-709" alt="MeetingBurner" src="http://towelandbasin.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/MeetingBurner.png" width="322" height="90" /></a></h3>
<a href="http://towelandbasin.enterthemeeting.com/join " target="_blank">MeetingBurner</a> is an online meeting &amp; webinar software solution (SaaS) worth considering.
<h3><a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-7049652-10816716" target="_blank">Skype</a></h3>
<a href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-7049652-10797065" target="_blank"> <img class="alignright" alt="" src="http://www.ftjcfx.com/image-7049652-10797065" width="120" height="60" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-7049652-10816716" target="_blank">Skype</a> is known for its unlimited calls, but it also offers video conferencing, group screen sharing and is a favorite with coaches and business trainers.
<h3><a href="https://www.startmeeting.com/wall/towelandbasin" target="_blank">StartMeeting </a><a href="https://www.startmeeting.com/wall/towelandbasin"><img class="alignright wp-image-710" alt="StartMeeting" src="http://towelandbasin.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/StartMeeting.png" width="314" height="81" /></a></h3>
<a href="https://www.startmeeting.com/wall/towelandbasin" target="_blank">StartMeeting</a> provides both audio conferencing and web meeting capabilities.  Each user gets a customizable "<a href="https://www.startmeeting.com/wall/towelandbasin" target="_blank">Meeting Wall</a>."
<h3><a href="http://www.freeconferencecalling.com/signup.html?refid=323780 " target="_blank">Free Conference Calling </a><a href="http://www.freeconferencecalling.com/signup.html?refid=323780"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-711" alt="FreeConferenceCalling" src="http://towelandbasin.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/FreeConferenceCalling.png" width="260" height="85" /></a></h3>
<a href="http://www.freeconferencecalling.com/signup.html?refid=323780 " target="_blank">FreeConferenceCalling</a> is distinct from the other services in this list because it telephone conferencing only. But we have included it here because of its usefulness.  It is a very feature rich, easy to use solution for conducting staff meetings, training sessions  when screen sharing or video presentations are not needed.

<strong><em>Have used any of these tools for meetings online?  What online meeting software has worked well for you and your organization?  Share this post and your experiences in the comments area below.</em></strong>

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