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Over the past few decades, conference calls have become central to the way that companies do business. According to Gartner, 40% of workplace meetings currently take place remotely, and that figure is expected to rise to 75% by 2024. With so much of our precious time being spent on conference calls, it\u2019s crucial that they are efficient. No one has time to waste figuring out how to join or host a conference call \u2013 they just need something that works, first time around, without any mess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this in mind, we designed our solution with simplicity at the core<\/a>. Whether you\u2019re joining a LoopUp meeting for the first time or scheduling and hosting a meeting, LoopUp is designed to keep your meetings as efficient and productive as possible. So that\u2019s why we have compiled a list of our top five LoopUp game changers that you may not be aware of. Whether you\u2019re new to LoopUp or a conferencing pro, these features are guaranteed to transform your LoopUp experience.
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1. Click to Join for a Better Meeting Experience<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

For too long, people have dialed in to meetings with numbers and access codes. Not only can it be cumbersome scrabbling around for PINs and frustrating when they\u2019re entered incorrectly, but dial-in leads to a \u2018black box\u2019 meeting experience. With no way of seeing who else is on the call or who\u2019s speaking, it\u2019s no surprise that more than 15 minutes is wasted<\/a> on the typical dial-in conference call getting started and dealing with distractions<\/a>. Fortunately, dial-in is no longer a necessity, and today there are ways around this. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With LoopUp, there\u2019s no need to scramble for dial-in numbers and access codes. And the best part? LoopUp calls you! All a meeting guest needs to do is click the link<\/a> in the meeting invite, enter their name and number and LoopUp will dial out to a phone of their choice. Once you\u2019ve joined a LoopUp meeting, you\u2019ll have full visibility so you can see who\u2019s joined and a speaker icon lets you know who\u2019s speaking at all times. That\u2019s better!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Share Video When the Time is Right<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Initiating video on your conference call can add a lot of value. This is especially true in those meetings where facial expressions and body language play an important part (group presentations, interviews and board meetings, for example). By adding video<\/a> you change the entire feel of the meeting \u2013 increasing engagement and removing any distance between guests. But when used in the wrong scenario, video can be unproductive. Each participant should feel equally represented and present in a video meeting. But if, for instance, you\u2019re on the move or listening in and would prefer to mulitask (in a webinar or large meeting for example), then video can be a hinderance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s also inappropriate to force your guests onto video while they\u2019re still figuring out how to join the call. Many conferencing solutions are \u2018video first\u2019 which might sound appealing, but when a guest is forced onto camera before they\u2019ve even figured out how to join the audio part, it can be unsettling to say the least. Make your guests feel more comfortable by guiding them onto an audio call, before offering to introduce video in situations where it would add value.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n