What is a webinar? The scoop on email marketing webinars

If you follow us on Facebook and Twitter you might have noticed me posting reminders to sign up to our GraphicMail webinars.  I’ve realized that, for some of our followers, webinars are a foreign concept.  So, here’s all you need to know about our webinars.

What is a webinar?

Webinars, as the name implies, are like seminars, except for the fact that they’re hosted online.  Basically, when attending a webinar you sit in an online classroom.  You put on your headset (unless your PC or laptop has built in speakers and a microphone, in that case you don’t need a headset) and a member of our email marketing team tells you more about the particular topic or feature the webinar is on.  And, just like at school, you can participate – ask questions, comment, annoy the teacher – the only thing you don’t have to do is put up your hand!

But the really nifty thing is that it’s also visual!  The team member hosting the webinar will share their screen with you.  This means you’ll be able to see on your screen (in your office, at home or on the couch) exactly what they’re doing and demonstrating on their screen.  Say for instance you’re participating in a webinar on how to create a dataset – they’ll walk you through the process visually, so you’ll know exactly what to do when logging into your own account.

What do you need to sign up for one?

You don’t need to be a GraphicMail client to participate in our webinars.  If you’re simply interested in finding out more about email marketing, join a GraphicMail Basics webinar to find out more and ask some questions.  (Those of you who are interested in expanding your business by becoming an email marketing reseller can sign up for a reseller webinar.)  All you need to sign up is an email address.

How does it work?

Simply go to the sign up page, choose a topic and a time that suits you and sign up – all you need is an email address.  Once you’ve signed up you’ll be sent a link.  When the webinar you want to participate in starts, simply open that email and click on the link.  The webinar is hosted online, so a tab or pop up will appear in your browser that will direct you.  Et voila! You are now part of the webinar.

It’s very simple, very useful, and very FREE.  That’s right, you don’t pay a cent.

We change the topics of the webinars regularly and also try to schedule them at various times to suit everyone’s timetable.  Keep popping into the sign up page regularly to see what’s new and of interest.  Of course, if you have any topics you’d particularly like us to do a webinar on, you’re more than welcome to post your suggestions on our Facebook or Twitter accounts and we’ll set it up for you.