Webinars are online seminars – live or pre-recorded events conducted over the internet, usually for education, training, or presentations. The word comes from "web" + "seminar."
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Like a regular seminar, webinars happen at set times, allowing participants to plan accordingly.
Webinars can be streamed live for real-time interaction or made available later as a recording.
Engage your audience with chat, Q&A sessions, polls, and other interactive features.
Commonly used in professional development, tech demos, online courses, and business promotion.
Designed to connect with large audiences, allowing for real-time feedback and interaction.
Most platforms offer detailed analytics to track engagement and performance.
Webinars are used across various industries for different purposes
| Field | Example Topics |
|---|---|
| Education | Online classes, exam prep sessions |
| Business | Product launches, customer onboarding |
| Programming/Tech | Framework tutorials, dev Q&A |
| Marketing | Strategy training, social media trends |
| Health | Medical updates, mental health talks |
Top platforms that host webinars for different needs and audience sizes
The most common platform for professional webinars with robust features.
Most PopularIdeal for smaller groups, integrated with Google Workspace.
Great for corporate environments and Office 365 users.
Specialized webinar platform with marketing tools.
Enterprise-grade solution for large organizations.
Free option with broad reach but fewer interactive features.
Good for casual webinars and reaching social media audiences.
Browser-based platform with strong analytics and engagement tools.
Top platforms offering webinars for developers and tech professionals
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Multi-hour detailed sessions on various technologies.
Free ResourcesLive and recorded webinars on Azure, .NET, VSCode, and web technologies.
Microsoft TechWebinars on Chrome, Angular, Firebase, and web performance.
Google EcosystemInteractive coding webinars on Python, JavaScript, and more.
Interactive LearningWebinars on web standards, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
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