Make sure you have a strong cell signal or use a landline.
When bandwidth or audio quality are issues, dial in on the phone. I often use the microphone built into my webcam (see above), but also have an Mpow Bluetooth headset and a Blue Yeti mic for interviews and recording. Some microphones are good at picking up voice only and leaving out ambient sounds. Invest in an external mic or quality headset. Who has their phone and computer audio on?”Ĭomputer microphones aren’t typically very good. If you need to turn the video off, do it as infrequently as possible for as short periods as possible. In general, avoid acute angles with your camera position.ĭon’t turn your video on and off, and as a rule, don’t get up and walk around. If this is the case, add some height to your computer so that it's about eye level. When you place a computer on your desk, it'll likely be angled slightly up at you. The top of your head should be 10% to 15% from the top of your screen.ĭon’t look left or right this is distracting. Don’t be “that person” whose chin or forehead is cut off. If you can't use a dedicated webcam, a built-in computer webcam is always preferable to a smartphone camera.īe aware of where your head is. I now come through clear and sharp even in challenging lighting conditions. Prior to using an external camera, I was always fuzzy on video. I have a Logitech HD 1080p webcam with a built-in microphone. In the last two weeks, I’ve attended meetings on Zoom, Webex, Microsoft Teams, Blue Jeans, GoToMeeting, and Skype. Become familiar with the tools in each, such as video, mute, and screen share. Note on technology: Different clients use different platforms for their meetings. If you make the expectation of using video, you minimize this risk. If you don’t, you run the risk of having people not feeling "camera ready" when it’s time for the meeting. Write explicitly in your meeting invitation: I’ll have my webcam video on for this call. Prep video for every call and communicate this in advance to set expectations with your buyer. Even if the buyer doesn’t have their video on, seeing your face on the screen will help develop trust and rapport. Five Categories to Look Professional Online and Prepare for Virtual MeetingsĪlways use video for your virtual sales meetings.
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