"A conference call is a telephone call in which the calling party wishes to have more than one called party listen in to the audio portion of the call.

The conference calls may be designed to allow the called party to participate during the call, or the call may be set up so that the called party merely listens into the call and cannot speak.

Conference calls can be designed so that the calling party calls the other participants and adds them to the call. In most cases, the participants are able call into the conference call themselves by dialing into a 'conference bridge' line."

But I already knew that! I was looking for something beyond a free conference call system, something that is easy to use and could be set up simply in a matter of minutes. I wanted to just pick the date, time, and title of my conference call and have the system do everything else.

I have used the free conference call process since they were introduced and have always been satisfied with the results - but now I wanted to 'kick it up a notch' by having a system that does everything - especially the marketing, recording, and follow up, automatically.

And I wanted to test drive the entire system for a few weeks (set up and hold my own conference calls)for a dollar or two with no obligation to continue afterwards.

"Businesses use conference calls daily to meet with remote parties, both internally and outside of their company. Common applications are client meetings or sales presentations, project meetings and updates, regular team meetings, training classes and communication to employees who work in different locations. Conference calling is viewed as a primary means of cutting travel costs and allowing workers to be more productive by not having to go out-of-office for meetings."

I knew that too! Since I started facilitating peer groups made up of business owners in late 2000 I have done so virtually via a free conference call service exclusively - until now.

I wanted to find a system that not only worked for these small groups, with the ability to send instant messages during the call - I wanted the call to record itself so I wouldn't have to in case someone was absent from the call, I wanted a system I could use with huge groups as many times a month as I wanted - so I could use it for marketing my services to the widest audience possible.

Instant Tele-Webinars... combine the elements of a conference call with a simplified webinar presentation, instant text messaging, and recording . Every task is streamlined and automated. Take a 21 day test drive for a buck!

"Conference calls are increasingly used in conjunction with web conferences, where presentations or documents are shared via the internet."

Ah,now we're getting somewhere. The problem with webinars(for me at least) is that it's not always convenient for me to be in front of a computer at the designated time. I need flexibility. Plus the hassle of downloading webinar software and remembering where I put the password are just more time consuming roadblocks standing in the way for my prospect, customers and me. We want to spend our time attending the event - not getting ready to get ready to have everything at hand just to connect with one another.

In my opinion the ideal system would combine the key elements of a conference call, a webinar, instant messaging, and automatic recording of the event. You would go to a simple web page just like you go to Google or Yahoo where the conference call number would be displayed for all to see. No log in required.

In addition, on that simple web page, there would be 2-3 streaming media options where 2,000 people can listen to the call live on the Internet. That means prospects world wide can listen in for free.

Furthermore there would be a text box where callers and listeners can send in questions or comments anonymously before, during, or after the event. Your partner on vacation in the Alps can listen and send you a text message just in case you missed saying something to your listeners.

And finally, right after the event is over the simulcast recording would appear magically on that same simple web page for everyone to hear. You can send a link to all the people who planned to attend but didn't.

Well I found the process for myself and for my customers as well as for many many business owners and professionals - anyone looking for a more effective way to market their services, provide value to the existing customers, answer questions from their prospects etc.

If I had to say what really sets the system apart from anything else out there, besides the simple use of advanced technology - I would say it's the marketing savvy of the developer and his team.

The developer has assembled some impressive statistics and testimonials from marketers who are using the system daily. In addition there are screen shots that illustrate the simplicity of the process created by a master marketing and his team of experienced software designers.

Try it out for a buck. You'll be glad you did.