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What is Zoom?

Zoom Meetings & Chat provides a robust platform for enterprise video conferencing, incorporating features like real-time messaging and content sharing. It simplifies video conferencing and messaging across all devices, ensuring ease of use for everyone. The platform encourages user adoption with seamless meeting capabilities that allow participants to join, initiate, and collaborate effortlessly on any device. Zoom Meetings integrates with your calendar system, delivering top-tier video conferencing on both mobile and desktop platforms. It supports a variety of functions such as all-hands meetings, internal and external communications, as well as training sessions, all accessible through a single platform. With the capacity to host up to 1,000 participants and display 49 videos on screen simultaneously, users can enjoy high-definition video and audio quality during their meetings. Multiple participants can screen share at once, and co-annotation features enhance interactivity. Security is a priority, with end-to-end encryption for all meetings, role-based access controls, password protection, and waiting rooms for added safety. Additionally, hosts have the ability to put attendees on hold when necessary. Meetings can be recorded either locally or in the cloud, complete with searchable transcripts for easy reference. Moreover, Zoom offers healthcare plans that comply with HIPAA regulations, ensuring that sensitive information is handled appropriately. This comprehensive suite of features positions Zoom as a leader in the video conferencing space.

Pricing

Price Starts At:
$14.99 per user per month
Free Version:
Free Version available.

Integrations

Offers API?:
Yes, Zoom provides an API

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Company Facts

Company Name:
Zoom Communications
Date Founded:
2011
Company Location:
United States
Company Website:
zoom.us
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Product Details

Deployment
SaaS
Windows
Mac
Linux
iPhone
iPad
Android
Training Options
Documentation Hub
Online Training
Webinars
Support
Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Product Details

Target Company Sizes
Individual
1-10
11-50
51-200
201-500
501-1000
1001-5000
5001-10000
10001+
Target Organization Types
Mid Size Business
Small Business
Enterprise
Freelance
Nonprofit
Government
Startup
Supported Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Chinese (Simplified)
English
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
Vietnamese

Zoom Categories and Features

Web Conferencing Software

Electronic Hand Raising
Mobile Access
On-Demand Webcasting
Presentation Streaming
Presentation Tools
Private Chat
Real-Time Chat
Record & Playback Ability
Screen Sharing
Two-Way Audio & Video
Video Conferencing
Whiteboard

Video Conferencing Software

Electronic Hand Raising
Mobile Access
On-Demand Webcasting
Presentation Streaming
Presentation Tools
Private Chat
Real-Time Chat
Record & Playback Ability
Screen Sharing
Two-Way Audio & Video
Video Conferencing
Whiteboard

Team Communication Software

Activity / News Feed
Audio Calls
Calendar Management
Chat / Messaging
Discussion Threads
File Sharing
Mobile Access
Push Notifications
Search
Surveys & Feedback
Task Management
Video Conferencing

Screen Sharing Software

Annotations / Drawing Tools
Desktop / Browser Sharing
Mobile Screen Sharing
Presenter Control Management
Remote Control
Screen Capture
Screen Mirroring
Screen Recording

Remote Work Software

Collaboration
Credential Management
Electronic Signature
Employee Monitoring
Live Chat
Meeting Management
Project Management
Remote Access
Remote Support
Screen Sharing
Softphone
Task Management
Time Zone Tracking
Video Chat
Web Conferencing

Meeting Software

Action Item Tracking
Agenda Management
Attendee Management
Board Meetings
Committee Meetings
Internal Meetings
Invitation Management
Legislative Meetings
Materials Management
Meeting Feedback
Meeting Preparation Tools
Meeting Room Booking
Minutes Management
Post-Meeting Tools
Scheduling
Travel Management
Voting Management

Live Streaming Software

Access Control
Audience Analytics
Audience Engagement
Browser-based
Customizable Branding
Encoding
Event Scheduling
Live Streaming Production
Moderation
Monetization Tools
Multi-Screen / Split-Screen
Multiple Camera Feeds
Multistreaming
Session Recording
Social Media Integration
Streaming Platform Integration

Internal Communications Software

App Integration
Blogs
Chat/Messaging
Email Management
Employee Directory
Event Calendar
Newsletter Management
Photo Gallery
Social Sharing
Survey Management
Telephony
Video Chat
Voice Chat

Employee Communication Tools

Activity / News Feed
Audio / Video Conferencing
Blogs
Chat / Messaging
Employee Directory
Event Calendar
File Sharing
Knowledge Management
Newsletter Management
Surveys & Feedback

Collaboration Software

Brainstorming
Calendar Management
Chat / Messaging
Contact Management
Content Management
Document Management
Project Management
Real Time Editing
Task Management
Version Control
Video Conferencing

More Zoom Categories

  • Reviewer Name: Federico P.
    Position: Human Resources Consultant
    Has used product for: 6-12 Months
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 500 - 999
    Feature Set
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    Ease Of Use
    Cost
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    Would you Recommend to Others?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Zoom, videoconferences and seminars for our employees

    Date: Jul 31 2021
    Summary

    Zoom is an excellent tool for the development of videoconferences or seminars, in our case we use it to carry out constant training of our employees, through seminars that promote the productivity of the company and it has given us very good results.

    Positive

    Zoom allows our users to make live calls to coordinate meetings and even negotiations with our customers, its connection management system ensures a secure environment with a fairly fresh interface, which promotes interest in the topic under consideration.

    Negative

    Sometimes we have had to try to connect many times, there is a kind of bug when connecting in the calls that took us out, however, we have not received any response in this regard, extremely useful tool that should be improving over time.

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  • Reviewer Name: Kenneth G.
    Position: Technical Support Specialist and Service Desk Manager
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 100 - 499
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    Layout
    Ease Of Use
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    Would you Recommend to Others?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Has been a life saver during the Pandemic

    Date: Aug 06 2021
    Summary

    I love Zoom. It has allowed us to stay in touch with friends around the world, from San Francisco to Liverpool to Swansee to Los Angeles. Could not be happier.

    Positive

    Zoom is so easy to use and it's FREE for 40 minutes. This has been a great way for us to see our grandchildren during the pandemic.

    Negative

    I wish that you could have a meeting longer than 40 minutes but of course I understand why they have a limit.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Consultant
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
    Would you Recommend to Others?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Great product

    Date: Feb 09 2021
    Summary

    Overall Zoom is a great product and can be used for both business and personal. it's been tremendous to have during this time of the pandemic.

    Positive

    I love Zoom because I can easily schedule meetings and invite people, the software allows for large and small group discussion and it's easy to use.

    Negative

    Competing rooms can sometimes be an issue, and I wish that there wasn't such an abrupt ending to breakout rooms.

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  • Reviewer Name: Manette J.
    Position: Accounts Support
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 26 - 99
    Feature Set
    Layout
    Ease Of Use
    Cost
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Easy to Use - Great way to keep in touch

    Date: Sep 30 2021
    Summary

    Great overall experience. Love using it to keep in touch with my family who are far far away. Use it for school as well and it's a great way to attend class.

    Positive

    So simple to use! Great way to communicate with others and share screens. Good for family/friends and for business.

    Negative

    I wish I was able to upload a pic for my laptop login but have only figured it out on my phone app.

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  • Reviewer Name: Junaid A.
    Position: Front End Developer
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1,000 - 4,999
    Feature Set
    Layout
    Ease Of Use
    Cost
    Customer Service
    Would you Recommend to Others?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Versatile Application For Meetings.

    Date: Feb 18 2021
    Summary

    Zoom is polished to cater to professional users, and it does its job. You get many functional tools and features all in Zoom is a great application with a justifiable cost.

    Positive

    -The best thing I found about zoom is the layout option. While having a meeting or conference, you can change the layout to see many participants.
    -The video meeting experience is smooth and can handle a large number of participants without crashing.
    -Zoom is rich in features; you get all the necessary features and tools for a great user experience.

    Negative

    Other than rare crashes and auto shutdowns, there are not many cons in the zoom, and I had quite a good experience with zoom.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Associate
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1,000 - 4,999
    Feature Set
    Layout
    Ease Of Use
    Cost
    Customer Service
    Would you Recommend to Others?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Zoom: Decent for Business, Competitors Out There

    Date: Jun 14 2021
    Summary

    Zoom has taken off with the pandemic and work from home, and is almost the default tool used. However, it lacks integration with other software such as Microsoft Teams, and it's hard to use other applications on top of Zoom apart from the sharing screen functionality.

    Positive

    -Ease of setting up with corporate account
    -Widely used and recognized by other professionals
    -Few bugs and lag encountered when used

    Negative

    -Expensive for personal uses
    -Alternatives available with similar functionalities

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Financial Analyst
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 100 - 499
    Feature Set
    Layout
    Ease Of Use
    Cost
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    Would you Recommend to Others?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Best app with chat and live conferencing.

    Date: Feb 17 2021
    Summary

    Very consistent with session recording.
    Most convenient with presentations.
    Faster to share files
    Secure with joining team meeting.

    Positive

    Live conferencing have helped alot with team online meetings.
    Easy to join by a click of a button.
    Secure with access.
    Superb with presentations.

    Negative

    Great software but access requires Internet to work.

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  • Reviewer Name: Amy B.
    Position: Office Manager
    Has used product for: 6-12 Months
    Uses the product: Monthly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
    Feature Set
    Layout
    Ease Of Use
    Cost
    Customer Service
    Would you Recommend to Others?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Zoom is AMAZING!

    Date: Aug 18 2021
    Summary

    My overall experience has been amazing! I never really had to use it until the pandemic and I was able to figure it out very easily!

    Positive

    So easy to use, great way to have meetings, kid friendly, and great asset to my direct sales business.

    Negative

    The chat area could be set us a little differently for easier access.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Operations
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Monthly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
    Feature Set
    Layout
    Ease Of Use
    Cost
    Customer Service
    Would you Recommend to Others?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Great Conference App!

    Date: May 20 2021
    Summary

    In business I used Webex for most conferences but in the last year I used Zoom for everything from business meetings, to Church meetings to gathering my friends on line. It literally saved the day through the pandemic!

    Positive

    The ease of use! In the last year so many people had no choice but to communicate virtually and this system made it so easy for everyone from young kids to seniors to stay in touch.

    Negative

    I don't believe I had any negative experience using Zoom.

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  • Reviewer Name: Sonya T.
    Position:
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 5,000 - 9,999
    Feature Set
    Layout
    Ease Of Use
    Cost
    Customer Service
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Vroom Zoom

    Updated: Jun 11 2021
    Summary

    Zoom is nothing but pluses and positives in my book. It is so user friendly and the design of the features are seamless.

    Positive

    Zoom is a wonderful way to have team meetings or training virtually. It is a secure platform and I don't know how there could be any negatives with Zoom.

    Negative

    There are no negatives with Zoom that I am aware of.

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  • Reviewer Name: Deepak K.
    Position: Student
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1,000 - 4,999
    Feature Set
    Layout
    Ease Of Use
    Cost
    Customer Service
    Would you Recommend to Others?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Best for online conferencing

    Date: Dec 29 2021
    Summary

    Overall it's a worthy software, i love to use it for my office work as well as to get connected with my colleagues. Must give it a try.

    Positive

    User interface is quite attractive, easy to use, able to process voice as well as video chat to other.

    Negative

    Delay in recording, sometimes lag. Doesn't work well while recording a video conferencing.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Marketing Strategist
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 100 - 499
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    Layout
    Ease Of Use
    Cost
    Customer Service
    Would you Recommend to Others?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Great Way To Communicate

    Date: Oct 20 2021
    Summary

    Overall, a great tool for team collaboration when multiple people from multiple locations need a quick meeting , offering current features and the services is available for free.

    Positive

    Ease of use. Can meet with many team members across the states without spending time & money traveling. Good audio and video for meetings. Able to share your screen with members.

    Negative

    Must have a good internet connection. Sometimes the audio lags.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Realtor
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Monthly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    ZOOMING

    Date: Feb 28 2021
    Summary

    Overall it’s a great tool to use for whatever type of meeting that you are trying to have, not really many complaints here.

    Positive

    Very convenient, smooth and doesn’t really have issues when on a video call. I also love how I can go from device to device and not lose my spot.

    Negative

    There can be some difficulty when trying to find a specific call.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Analyst
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
    Feature Set
    Layout
    Ease Of Use
    Cost
    Customer Service
    Would you Recommend to Others?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Best Video-Communication Platform

    Date: Apr 21 2021
    Summary

    Overall, it is a great application that has made the Pandemic a little difficult. They really dialed it in and removed any bugs along the way.

    Positive

    Zoom does a great job of making it easy to schedule and enter virtual meetings. I have tried a number of apps and none match up to the overall quality of Zoom.

    Negative

    I don't like how when you accept a Zoom application it asks to open up the app every time.

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  • Reviewer Name: Hunner M.
    Position: Accountant
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 26 - 99
    Feature Set
    Layout
    Ease Of Use
    Cost
    Customer Service
    Would you Recommend to Others?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Why Zoom is Best

    Date: Jul 25 2021
    Summary

    I have used Zoom for a very long time and therefore I can say I have tested it thoroughly. I can confirm that it works and it makes web conferences a breeze thanks to the many features and capabilities.

    Positive

    First, Zoom is affordable unlike the competitors.
    Zoom offers better features and control when it comes to handling web meetings.
    Zoom is easy to use thanks to the improved user interface.
    This software never buffers and joining and exiting a meeting is easy.
    The audio and video quality is amazing.

    Negative

    I have used Zoom for over 5 years now and I can barely list one problem that I have experienced in the period.

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  • Reviewer Name: Stefan L.
    Position: Consultant
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1,000 - 4,999
    Feature Set
    Layout
    Ease Of Use
    Cost
    Customer Service
    Would you Recommend to Others?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    The video conferencing solution of choice

    Date: May 07 2021
    Summary

    Definitely a must-know tool for private and business video conferencing use. Small, stable platform, that has room to grow with additional integrations and functionality.

    Positive

    -widely used, lots of people are now familiar with it
    -continued improvements
    -maintains video conferencing focus (not trying to be a jack-of-all-trades)
    -small installation, doesn't crash
    -great for providing online training

    Negative

    -a lot of updates. need to check for updates to not be late for a meeting
    -focused only on video-conferencing (no other leg to stand on)

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  • Reviewer Name: Alegra L.
    Position: Writer, ghostwriter
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Monthly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
    Feature Set
    Layout
    Ease Of Use
    Cost
    Would you Recommend to Others?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    It works well and serves its purpose - best for one on one meetings

    Date: Apr 29 2021
    Summary

    Zoom is generally glitch-free and gets the job done. I find it best for one on one meetings, and it also works for one speaker style engagements. I'd avoid zoom for mid-size groups/meetings.

    Positive

    Zoom is easy to install, easy to use, and generally works without and technical issues. I've found competitors to have a greater learning curve and increased chance of technical issues that can cause delays. Typically with zoom it is quick and easy to log on and get started with a video chat/meeting. It can scale up to accommodate groups, though I find it more aligned with one on one meetings. It also works well for larger webcast style experiences, where there is one single speaker and many viewers.

    Negative

    I'm sorry to say I just don't like the zoom experience. I'm not sure there is much to be done when digital glitches like a slightly delayed/misaligned sound/video happens. You also can either look at the person's face (and then to them you do not look like you are looking at them, or look at the camera (but then you don't get to focus on their face). This is inherent in digital communication and not specific to zoom. Additionally, scaling up to medium size groups with zoom becomes cumbersome, where each participant is waiting for their turn.

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  • Reviewer Name: Aryan I.
    Position: Content Writer
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Layout
    Ease Of Use
    Cost
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    Would you Recommend to Others?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Best fit for quick meetings.

    Date: May 12 2021
    Summary

    Overall, Zoom can be used by anyone who wants to have quick meetings without any hassle. The UI is smooth and responsive

    Positive

    - Meeting can be organized in a quick manner on Zoom.
    - Zoom is very simple and effortless to operate.
    - The resolution and quality of the video call are phenomenal.
    - Large meetings can be conducted without any lags.

    Negative

    - While conducting meetings with a large number of people the interaction can be difficult to make.
    - There are some security issues.

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  • Reviewer Name: Gary D.
    Position: Owner
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Layout
    Ease Of Use
    Cost
    Customer Service
    Would you Recommend to Others?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Powerful and Simple

    Date: May 12 2021
    Summary

    Great value and always seems to work. Menu for meetings is easy to use. Hold large meetings with everyone on video. Flexible to configure how you like and to integrate into your tech stack.

    Positive

    Easy to set up and use. Integrates with Google Calendar. Works on any device. Customize a URL for your business and easy to share for meetings like giving out your phone number. Free plan has lots of function to test out before you buy.

    Negative

    Too many settings. The amount of configuration is so much you end up missing features. Hard to find features. Account settings menu is difficult to navigate. Takes up a lot of your CPU when in use.

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  • Reviewer Name: Mandi W.
    Position: Director of Operations
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Layout
    Ease Of Use
    Cost
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    Would you Recommend to Others?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Zoom - How We've All Survived the Past Year!

    Date: Feb 23 2021
    Summary

    Zoom has been a life saver this year. Our business went from in person trainings to completely online in order to continue providing services, and zoom was able to make that happen. The quality of online meetings is SO much better than other products (google, microsoft), and it's been quite easy to use overall. We've not only been able to conduct our previous trainings via zoom, but we've actually expanded our reach across the state of Louisiana, and have been able to start new training options and sign a new significant contract because of how we've been able to pivot to online trainings via zoom.

    Positive

    - easy to use!
    - great quality for a good price, esp on a smaller scale
    - significantly better than major competitors - both for participants and hosts
    - has allowed us to expand our trainings to a larger audience than when we were in person
    - works pretty well on a variety of devices
    - great for sharing videos, powerpoints
    - great engagement via polls, chats
    - being able to set up templates for recurring meetings is great
    - works well with other programs/services we use: google calendar, firefox browser, appointlet and many more

    Negative

    Overall zoom is a great product and I don't have any major complaints, but here are a few areas where there's room for improvement:
    - chat: having an option for private chats to appear in a separate window. in large meetings, they tend to get lost in the main chat, which can be very confusing when trying to respond
    - updates: love that things are updated regularly, but would be great to get a notification via email or the zoom app that an update is available
    - waiting room: it would be great if there was a way for people in the waiting room to message the host

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