In general, the quality of the webinars I’ve viewed has only been so-so. I’ve experienced tech issues in which my computer isn’t supported (even if I run the tests before hand), a lack of sound, and times when there are problems on the presenter’s end. Usually these issues are fixed or aren’t too bad, but they can deter me from utilizing the company again.

It seems like most of these webinars consist of powerpoint slides. This is fine and all, but I’d love to see more interaction. I really like when polls are taken and questions are answered in real time, not just a Q&A at the end. And although I really appreciate archived webinars, I much prefer to view them live so that I get that chance to interact.

I think it can be hard to set a price tag on these presentations. If I leave with something tangible I’m more likely to pay money. For example, I paid for a Family Tree Magazine webinar because the first 10 attendees received a bit of personalize research help. Or if it’s a paid webinar by a large company, how about a free week subscription? For a smaller presentation, perhaps some downloadable handouts. So nothing large that would take away from the company or individual making a profit, but something that I can take away with me.

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Thank you.