{"id":7192,"date":"2020-07-28T01:39:54","date_gmt":"2020-07-28T06:39:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flevy.com\/blog\/?p=7192"},"modified":"2020-07-27T21:44:51","modified_gmt":"2020-07-28T02:44:51","slug":"5-ways-conference-services-can-improve-your-conference-calls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flevy.com\/blog\/5-ways-conference-services-can-improve-your-conference-calls\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways Conference Services Can Improve Your Conference Calls"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Hosting conference calls can be exhausting. <\/em>No one likes sitting on the phone for hours on end, and with landlines, you\u2019ll often run into connection issues, extra fees for long-distance and multi-caller options, and other problems. The solution? Switching to online conference calling services.<\/p>\n

Hosting a conference call on cell phone<\/a> or laptop can make things simpler, more accessible, and give the host (you) more control over the call itself. Shed the burden, the cost, and the lack of customization that landlines offer for a more modern solution to your conference calling needs.<\/p>\n

Here are five ways that conference services can improve your conference calls and save your company time and money!<\/p>\n

1. Controlling Your Calls<\/strong><\/p>\n

Have you ever wanted to disconnect someone from your call who was being obnoxious, distracting, or had far too much background noise? What about muting certain callers until it\u2019s their time to talk? With a landline conference call, you\u2019re pretty much limited to the features that your landline phone offers. These are usually limited to muting yourself or disconnecting.<\/p>\n

You can certainly purchase more expensive landline hardware with more features, but you\u2019ll still never get the full customization and control that comes with online conferencing tools. With these tools, you can control who joins the call, who\u2019s able to talk, and even disconnect anyone who has become a distraction.<\/p>\n

The ability to control your calls will save you time and help prevent your calls from derailing due to disruptive callers. Can your landline do that?<\/p>\n

2. Integration With Calendar Software<\/strong><\/p>\n

It happened again…you forgot you had a conference call this Wednesday at 12. You were late for the third <\/em>time because your schedule is so full you can\u2019t seem to remember what days you have calls and what days you don\u2019t. Luckily, online conferencing software offers another feature you might find useful: calendar integration.<\/p>\n

Many online conferencing services integrate seamlessly with programs like Google Calendar. You\u2019ll get a reminder when your call is approaching, and some conference calling services will even give you a courtesy call so you don\u2019t forget.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t let another meeting slip by! Your landline can\u2019t remind you when you have a call to attend or host, but online services certainly can. They can usually integrate with other <\/em>software as well, so you\u2019ll never forget another meeting, goal, or deadline.<\/p>\n

3. Video Conferencing<\/strong><\/p>\n

Did you know that a large percentage of communication is <\/a>nonverbal<\/em><\/a>? <\/em>Body language, including facial expressions, posture, and movement, can say a lot <\/em>during a conversation; information that would otherwise be lost in an audio-only call. Video conferencing is slowly overtaking the traditional method of audio calling in the business world.<\/p>\n

Why is that? Because video conferencing is more personal! When you see someone\u2019s face, you\u2019re establishing more of a connection to the person. With something like a new client or business partner, it\u2019s important to get to know them better, and audio calls can only do so much.<\/p>\n

With HD-quality video calling, you can host up to 500 participants in some cases, so you can host business meetings, seminars, and sales pitches. You certainly won\u2019t get this feature with a landline!<\/p>\n

4. Affordability<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ultimately, you\u2019re getting greater value from a conference calling service than you would from a landline plan. With limited features, extra fees, and costly hardware, landlines are quickly becoming obsolete. Online conference calling software allows you to connect to anyone anywhere in the world, host hundreds of participants, record and store your phone calls, video chat, and so much more; all for one monthly premium (for each host).<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll be saving money for the business while bringing in a modernized tool to help improve your calls and your efficiency. Don\u2019t let the weight of a landline bring down your organization! It\u2019s time to move into the modern era and adopt digital communication as your main method for setting up conference calls.<\/p>\n

5. Accessibility<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the great things about conferencing services is that they\u2019re more accessible than landlines. You can call in using a phone (a toll-free number is provided) or <\/em>you can connect via your laptop\/smartphone\/other internet-based device and use that device\u2019s microphone. This makes calls more accessible and versatile for people who don\u2019t have a landline connection.<\/p>\n

With internet-based calls, you won\u2019t have to worry about excess fees for long-distance calling. Stay in touch with your partners, clients, and team members across state lines or international borders without bankrupting the business!<\/p>\n

The Bottom Line<\/strong><\/p>\n

Online conference calls are cheaper, more efficient, more versatile, and offer dozens <\/em>more features than a landline connection. It\u2019s time to leave behind the relic of the past that is a landline connection and connect your business to the modern era with a conference calling service. Your wallet and <\/em>your team\/customers will thank you for a more secure and accessible connection!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Hosting conference calls can be exhausting. No one likes sitting on the phone for hours on end, and with landlines, you\u2019ll often run into connection issues, extra fees for long-distance and multi-caller options, and other problems. The solution? Switching to online conference calling services. Hosting a conference call on cell phone or laptop can make… 5 Ways Conference Services Can Improve Your Conference Calls<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":7193,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7192","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-general"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/flevy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7192","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/flevy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/flevy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/flevy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/17"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/flevy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7192"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/flevy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7192\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7194,"href":"https:\/\/flevy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7192\/revisions\/7194"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/flevy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7193"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/flevy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7192"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/flevy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7192"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/flevy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7192"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}