Google Meet
EventsVirtual Event PlatformsWebinars & LivestreamingfreemiumGoogle Meet serves as a reliable video conferencing solution for community builders hosting virtual events, member office hours, AMAs, and regular community meetups. Community managers use it for its seamless integration with Google Workspace tools, allowing collaborative document editing during calls and easy calendar scheduling. With support for up to 1,000 participants and extended meeting durations, it's suitable for both intimate member sessions and large community events, though it lacks specialized community features like breakout networking or member matching.
Used by Organizations
VimeoFounded
1998
Team Size
337,444
3%
Funding
EXITED
$1727.0M total
Monthly Traffic
86,850,000,000
11%
Key Features
- •Up to 1,000 participants
- •24-hour meeting duration
- •Meeting recording
- •Screen sharing
- •Real-time collaboration with Google Docs
Use Cases
Virtual Community Events
Host large-scale community events, product launches, or educational webinars with up to 1,000 participants and extended meeting durations
Member Office Hours
Schedule regular office hours or Q&A sessions where community members can drop in for direct support or networking
Community AMAs
Facilitate Ask Me Anything sessions with community leaders, experts, or special guests with easy recording and sharing capabilities
Working Sessions
Run collaborative community working sessions with real-time document editing and screen sharing for project-based communities
Target Users
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