What do you need to host a webinar? 

Mic & headphones

Good: from computer
Better:  Headphone Mic
Best: USB Mic + Headphones. 

Don’t be held back by your gear. A computer’s mic works great. Airpods work great. 

But sometimes you want that extra je ne sais quoi. 

Computer

although you can host a webinar on an ipad in a pinch, a computer / laptop with an external monitor is the best way to host a webinar, especially if you are using a deck. 

Something to say

More on this in the content section. 

A Goal

Do you not have an email list and need more leads?

Do you have a list but want to bring awareness to a new product?

This will inform what you say in your webinar.  

More on this in the goals section

Camera

Built-in cameras work very well, so long as they are positioned correctly. 

Apple’s Ventura + iPhone running iOS 16 allow you to use your iphone camera as a camera. 

Logitech Cameras are also great. To avoid a “arched” camera look, shoot for cameras with a 78 or 90 Field of View (FOV) using 4k. 

Hosting Software

Good: Zoom

Better: Streamyard 

Best: BrightTALK, On24, GoToWebinar, etc.  

Basic software will get you hosting a webinar and nothing else. There is a cost to this, and you get what you pay for.


A speaker (host):

If you are doing it on your own, you don’t need to find a speaker, but you will need to practice your presentation. 

Here is the section on being a great moderator or presenter.  

If you are finding a moderator, or need to find other people to present on your own webinar, go to the section on finding speakers. 

This is often overlooked. 

A well-lit room

Make sure the main light source is coming from in front of you.