Automated Webinars are pre-configured, pre-recorded webinars that include all of the engagement features typical of a live session, including polls, Q&As and a live chat. This gives guests the interactivity of a live webinar, while giving hosts the freedom to host webinars more frequently with minimal supervision.
What features are included in automated webinars?
Automated Webinar features include: HD Audio & Video, HD Screen sharing, Recording, Play videos, Present files, Whiteboard, No limit on presenters, Option to embed into your website, Call to Action Popups, Public & private chat, Q&A and upvoting, Polls & Quizzes, Handouts and the ability to host a Twitter chat.
How can you create interactive presentations that play automatically?
You can organize all of these features into a coherent presentation that plays automatically for guests by creating an automated workflow. Think of an automated workflow as a timeline, with each of the features of a webinar (videos, polls, etc.) composing individual events on that timeline. Hosts can add these events to their automated workflow and test it before the webinar is published. Learn how to create automations later in this article.
How do I create an automated webinar?
To create an automated webinar, navigate to the Scheduling tab, select the Sessions menu item, and then create a new session or select an existing one. Next, select the Video tab and scroll down to the "Manage your online sessions" section. Select "Configure" next to the session instance you wish to automate.
Next, from the Configuration Dashboard select the Automation tab.
How can I create the automated workflow that makes up my webinar?
First toggle the "Automation On/Off" toggle to "On". To add your first event to the workflow, select New Auto Event. (Note: If you've already hosted an automated webinar and want to use the same workflow in this session, select Import to add your past workflow to this webinar.)
In the pop-up that appears, select your desired event.
In the slide-out modal that opens, upload any necessary content to your presentation and set its runtime within the presentation. For example, if you want a video to play 30 seconds after your webinar begins, go to Play the Video..., then set it to play 0h, 00m, 30 seconds after start time.
Note that you can also play full videos or portions of videos, using the prompt shown below.
How do I adjust settings for my automated webinar?
When you have completed your automated workflow navigate back to the Manage Webinar and Design tabs to configure your waiting room, add your logo, and configure other elements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can hosts share their camera/mic in an automated webinar?
A: Yes! Hosts can "go live" at any point in the webinar. Once the webinar is live, select the microphone, web cam, screen share, or white board/presentation icons in the Sharing Toolbar to share your audio, camera, screen, or virtual whiteboard.
Q: Can hosts turn Automation on and off?
A: Yes! Hosts can disable automation both inside and outside of the webinar room.
