BigMarker Webinar Features: A Comprehensive Guide

BigMarker stands out with its versatile platform designed to cater to a wide range of virtual and hybrid event needs. Webinars form the core of BigMarker's offerings, providing customizable solutions for diverse digital event experiences. From live interactive sessions to automated and on-demand content delivery, BigMarker equips users with the tools to create engaging and effective online events.

Core Webinar Types

BigMarker offers several distinct webinar formats, each tailored to specific use cases:

Live Webinars: These allow attendees to register and watch the webinar in real-time on a dedicated BigMarker channel. Features include the ability to invite presenters, sell tickets, and control access to post-webinar recordings.
On-Demand Webinars: These allow users to make a video available at any time, requiring a quick registration form to collect leads.
Automated Webinars: These simulate a live webinar experience, complete with interactive elements such as chat greetings, pop-up offers, videos, and handouts, all pre-programmed to appear at specific times.
Evergreen Webinars: These offer the same functionality as automated webinars but run continuously on an "always-ready-to-play" basis.
Summits and Series: This option is ideal for hosting multiple webinars under a single registration, such as a course or multi-part event. These series can incorporate live, automated, and on-demand webinar formats.

Public vs. Private Webinars

BigMarker provides options for both public and private webinars, offering control over event accessibility.

Public Webinars: These are searchable and discoverable on the web, allowing anyone to find and join.
Private Webinars: Attendance is restricted to individuals granted specific access. These events are not listed on BigMarker's homepage or browse areas, with additional privacy settings available in the Edit tab.

Key Features and Functionality

BigMarker is equipped with a range of features designed to enhance the webinar experience for both hosts and attendees:

Customization and Branding

Customizable Platforms: BigMarker provides customizable platforms for webinars, virtual events and hybrid events.
Embeddable Video Player: The platform includes an embeddable video player that can be customized with your brand.
Landing Page Design: Users can create optimized landing page designs using existing templates.
Mobile-Responsive Templates: Choose from a variety of mobile-responsive landing page templates.

Engagement and Interactivity

Interactive Webinars on Autopilot: Set interactive webinars on auto-pilot.
Live Chat Moderation: Moderate a public chat and get immediate feedback during the session.
Q&A Management: Field questions from the audience in a simple list format.
Polls and Surveys: Capture feedback and data from your audience and check their understanding.
Handout Sharing: Share handouts with the audience when you're ready.
Public API and Widgets: Bring BigMarker directly to your app and host from your site.

Lead Generation and Monetization

Custom Registration Forms: Use custom registration forms for lead generation.
Contact Import: Import contacts from Google, Outlook, or a CSV.
Built-in Ticketing: Monetize your webinars, classes, or workshops with built-in ticketing.
Monetization of Multi-Session Events: The system allows you to monetize a multi-session, video-based series, course, or summit.

Content Management and Recording

Presentation Upload: Upload presentations to your BigMarker webinar directly from PowerPoint.
Unlimited Webinar Recording: Record unlimited webinars to build a library of content on BigMarker.
On-Demand Access: Record sessions and provide on-demand access to them on your channel.
Webinar Recording: Record your webinars with the click of a button.
Recorded Webinar Repository: Build a repository of recorded webinars that are available to view in the future.

Dashboard

BigMarker Webinar Dashboard: The BigMarker webinar dashboard provides an easy-to-use hub for administering all phases of a live or pre-recorded webinar event.

Using BigMarker for Courses and Conferences

Beyond individual webinars, BigMarker can be used for courses and conferences. The system allows you to monetize a multi-session, video-based series, course, or summit.

Pricing and Support

Entry Level Price: Unlimited webinars with powerful marketing and automation features.
Training Options: There are YouTube videos on the BigMarker channel and Enterprise level customers have on-boarding and training.
Customer Support: There is customer support available online and over the phone.

Channel Continuity

Your channel provides continuity so no webinar marketing effort is wasted. Create more than a one-off webinar, class, or workshop.

Read also: Host Engaging Webinars

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