Virtual Summit Mistakes and How to Rectify Them

Three Rookie Virtual Summit Mistakes You’re Probably Making

Hosting a virtual summit? Good for you! You’re in for an incredible experience. Not only that, but you’ll grow your list, make some money, show of your expertise, and even make some important connections with other coaches in your niche.

But you can’t do any of that if you’re making these rookie virtual summit mistakes.

Not planning ahead

A virtual summit is a big commitment. There are all kinds of moving parts you must coordinate, including:

• Multiple speakers and their many scheduling conflicts
• Email autoresponder connections
• Upsell and downsell opportunities
• Landing and access page creation
• Promotion schedules and marketing materials

Clearly, this is not something you can pull together in a few days. Take your time, and consider hiring an expert to help you keep everything moving forward.

Not getting out of your comfort zone

As the host of a virtual summit, you don’t get to fade into the background. Make a commitment to put yourself out there, not only when it comes to promoting your event, but also when inviting guests. Reach for the stars, and don’t be afraid to approach your “dream” guest. You never know who might just say yes.

Not testing everything

No single webpage should be published, and no email sent without a thorough testing of everything, including:

• Buttons—are they clickable and do they lead where you think they do?
• Links—watch for broken links, placeholders and 404 errors.
• Spelling and grammar—proofread everything, including the names of your presenters.
• Upsell/downsell funnels—make sure products are buyable and easy to access.
• Content delivery pages—do your videos and downloads work?
• Guest offers—opt-in for all of your guests’ free offers to be sure they work as expected.
• Timers and coupons (if you’re using them)

Think about rectifying these virtual summit mistakes in your business and changing the way you are perceived in your business. Your hard work will be rewarded over and over again.

I’m author and online marketing strategist Connie Ragen Green. I work with entrepreneurs to create multiple streams of online income and would love to connect with you. Pick up my Online Entrepreneur’s Blueprint and get started right away.