The 3 main types of webinars: which one is right for you?

Webinars have become an essential tool for businesses, educators, and content creators. But did you know there are three main types of webinars? Understanding the difference between live, automated, and on demand webinars will help you choose the best format for your goals.

So, let’s dive in!

Live webinars

Live webinars happen in real-time. This means you are presenting live to your audience, just like a physical event.

When to use live webinars:

• Interactive sessions like Q&As

• Product launches

• Live training sessions

Key feature: You can answer questions directly and interact with your audience through chat and Q&A features. This makes live webinars great for building strong connections and engagement.

Automated webinars

Automated webinars are pre-recorded but play as if they were live. This is useful when you need to share the same content multiple times.

When to use automated webinars:

• Training sessions

• Product demos

• When you can’t be available every time

Key feature: You can schedule automated webinars to go live at specific times—daily, weekly, or even monthly. Your audience gets a real-time experience without you needing to be there.

On demand webinars

On demand webinars, like automated webinars, are also pre-recorded but are available at any time.

When to use on demand webinars:

• Training sessions

• Educational content

• When your audience wants flexibility

Key feature: Your audience can pause, rewind, and watch as many times as they want. This makes on demand webinars perfect for reaching a global audience and sharing evergreen content.

Quick recap

• Live webinars are great for real-time interaction.

• Automated webinars are perfect for sharing the same content multiple times.

• On demand webinars let your audience watch whenever they want.

Each type has its strengths, so choose the one that best fits your needs.

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