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HelderG
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26 days ago
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What happened to Live Q&A during Webcast/Recorded events?

Earlier this year, around February, we were running some "simulated live" test events using pre-recorded videos using the Webcast/Virtual Events options. During the tests and organizer was needed  and it allowed for live moderated Q&As.

I don't see an option for live Q&A's anymore under "Recorded" or "Virtual Events" options.
Tried reverting to classic GoToWebinar and still no options for live q&a's, it only has the option for questions to get emailed to you at the end of the webcast.

  • Hi HelderG​ Welcome to the Community! 

    If you were running a live Q&A, it sounds like you were hosting a standard event or webcast and shared the recording. 

    Recorded webinar functionality allows you to engage with the content at your convenience, without needing to be available in real-time. If you prefer a live Q&A experience, you can host a live webinar and share the recording.

     

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  • Hi yes, this seems to be the case.

    I'm not sure if the "event types" event setting had GUI revamp since the beginning of the year, but I thought I had recalled it showing live/webcast/live events - and had thought that recorded/live events was the same option we tested with earlier this year.

    It was definitely the Live--> Webcast option we tested with previously.
    Thank you for the quick answer.


  • Conesee1946's avatar
    Conesee1946
    New Member
    15 days ago

    Live Q&A during webcast/recorded events is not a standard feature in many platforms due to the nature of pre-recorded content. While some platforms offer "simulated live" options with live Q&A for a limited time, true live Q&A functionality is typically reserved for live events.

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    KateG
    GoTo Manager
    26 days ago

    Hi HelderG​ Welcome to the Community! 

    If you were running a live Q&A, it sounds like you were hosting a standard event or webcast and shared the recording. 

    Recorded webinar functionality allows you to engage with the content at your convenience, without needing to be available in real-time. If you prefer a live Q&A experience, you can host a live webinar and share the recording.