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Webinar moderation guide:

How to moderate a webinar

A webinar moderator is a member of the organization who facilitates the live webinar. Their primary role is to assist the speakers and organizers by actively engaging in the questions tab by answering attendee queries. They also handle any issues that may arise before, during, and after the webinar.

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What is the role of a webinar moderator?

Webinar moderators facilitate a virtual event and create a valuable experience for both speakers and attendees. The webinar moderator controls most of the features available in the event. They can introduce speakers, participate in practice sessions, view attendee lists, handle the Q&A, conduct polls, record the webinar, and more.

Why do webinars need moderators?

Webinars need moderators for several important reasons, like managing the Q&A tab and addressing all of the attendees’ questions. The webinar moderator helps streamline the process by supporting the organizer and guest speakers in the background, allowing them to focus solely on delivering their content.

How a webinar tool helps moderators

Manage attendees

Webinar moderation helps to maintain order and address any disruptions during a live webinar. The moderator has the ability to manage attendee permissions, control who can speak or share content, and oversee the overall webinar flow.

Interaction and engagement

The moderator facilitates the management of audience interactions through features like chat, Q&A, and polling, helping to maintain engagement effectively.

Technical support

The moderator offers troubleshooting support and resolves technical issues quickly, ensuring a smooth and uninterrupted experience for both speakers and attendees.

Analytics and reporting

The moderator provides insights into webinar performance and attendee behavior, helping to evaluate effectiveness and improve future sessions.

The evolution of webinars:

From informational tools to interactive platforms

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  • Webinars have transitioned from one-way communication tools to being interactive platforms with advanced technology.
  • Early webinars primarily broadcasted information with limited audience interaction.
  • Modern features now include chats, Q&A sessions, polls, emoji reactions, raise hand enhancing attendee engagement.
  • The role of the moderator has expanded to managing technical issues, coordinating with speakers, and facilitating audience interaction.
  • Increased webinar capabilities require greater professionalism and efficiency for a more impactful attendee experience.

Your 3-step guide on how to moderate sessions with Zoho Webinar

Before the webinar

  • Overview: Understand how the webinar platform works, including features like screen sharing, audio/video, polls, and Q&A.
  • Tech check: Ensure that your microphone, webcam, and internet connection are working properly. Also, check the presentation content and any other session materials that will be shared during the webinar.
  • Agenda: Create a detailed agenda outlining the topics to be covered and the time allocated for each segment.
  • Webinar promotion: Promote the webinar using email, social media, and other channels to encourage people to register.

During the webinar

  • Start on time: Begin the webinar on time to respect the attendees’ time.
  • Introduce yourself: Provide a brief introduction of yourself and the speakers if needed, including their expertise in the field.
  • Manage time: Keep track of time and ensure that each segment of the webinar stays on schedule.
  • Engage the audience: Encourage audience participation through polls and Q&A sessions.
  • Manage technical issues: Be prepared to troubleshoot any technical issues that arise, such as audio or video problems.
  • Transition between speakers and topics: Introduce each speaker and smoothly transition between different topics or segments of the webinar.
  • Facilitate Q&A sessions: Moderate the Q&A sessions by selecting relevant questions from the audience and assign them to the appropriate panelist or answering them yourself.
  • Wrap up: Summarize the key points covered in the webinar and provide any additional resources or next steps for attendees.

After the webinar

  • Follow up: Send a thank-you email with the webinar recording to attendees. For absentees, send an email with the session recording and a “sorry we missed you” note.
  • Collect feedback: Launch polls at the end of the webinar to gather feedback from the attendees to improve your future webinars.
  • valuate performance: EAnalyze the detailed webinar report and identify what went well and areas for improvement in upcoming webinars.

Frequently Asked Questions

A webinar moderator manages the event by overseeing the technology, introducing speakers, and facilitating audience interaction. They handle technical issues, keep the session on track, and engage with attendees. Post-webinar, they may handle follow-up tasks and feedback collection.

To become an effective moderator, actively engage your audience with interactive tools like polls and Q&A sessions, maintain a dynamic and lively discussion to keep participants interested, and manage time effectively while prioritizing relevant questions.

  • Use polls and interactive Q&A sessions to actively involve participants.
  • Keep the discussion dynamic to maintain attendee interest and participation.
  • Monitor the schedule and ensure that the session stays on track.
  • Focus on questions that are directly related to the topic at hand.

Yes, you can archive the webinar recording for future reference and promotion. Webinar moderators can also repurpose the content into blog posts, social media updates, or future webinars.

  • Failing to keep track of the schedule or allow adequate time for all segments.
  • Not utilizing interactive features like polls and Q&A to involve participants.
  • Ignoring or not addressing technical problems that could disrupt the webinar.
  • Use polls, Q&A sessions, and chat features to actively engage with the audience and gather real-time feedback.
  • Focus on addressing questions and comments that are most relevant to the topic and beneficial for the discussion.
  • Address audience inquiries and feedback quickly to maintain engagement and keep the conversation flowing smoothly.

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