Finally, a Web conferencing system designed for independent consultants and small companies. CoolConferenceLive is a free visual conferencing service (yipee!) on par with WebEx. But, it’s the little extras that I really like.

First there’s no software to download. It’s 100% Web-based. And you don’t have to schedule the conference in advance, sign up a specific number of users or a set a time limit.

Each participant can set up a personal profile, so everyone on the conference knows a little about who they’re talking to. You can send public or private messages to other attendees during the conference. The moderator can quickly poll the group and show the results. Anyone on the conference can upload and share files. And best of all, every participant can take notes and email their notes to anyone right from the site.

It’s ideal for Web-based business meetings.

If you use the free version, there are a few ads displayed at the top, but they’re fairly subtle.

I do have one request however. The voice conferencing requires attendees call into a toll number. I would much prefer voice come through the computer (VOIP). It’s free and efficient.

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