A well-organized online platform for meetings is essential for a smooth, productive meeting experience. The platform should have features that allow participants to collaborate effectively to record ideas and tasks and share them with remote teams. It should also have tools for taking real-time notes or sharing a whiteboard, as well as creating Kanban boards and mind maps to display project progress. The ability to schedule projects in advance, along with the up-time and reliability of the platform are important aspects to take into consideration.
The most popular video conference platforms are Skype, Zoom, Webex, and Google Hangouts. Google Hangouts is a free tool that offers instant video calls, messaging with up to 10 people, and collaborative document sharing. It can be used to host team meetings, webinars, and video conferences. It is compatible with Google apps and services and provides HD streaming video streaming, cloud recording and screen sharing. Its interface is simple and user-friendly however, it is prone to audio and visual display issues, buffering delays and dropped calls.
You should also consider features such as the ability to manage and build a meeting agenda and add participants. Some platforms let you drag and drop files directly into the virtual room. This is perfect for UX designers who want to use their wireframing tool in the same virtual room or software developers who send a URL to code repositories or a new feature. Look for like it a platform which lets you access documents, websites, and applications easily. This will allow your team members to swiftly take screenshots, project notes from previous meetings, or even their bug tracker without leaving the meeting.
