With virtual life as the new normal, everybody must have gotten familiar with one video calling app or the other like Skype, Google Hangouts, Houseparty and the most popular of them now, Zoom.
Some of the things we long for in the outside world are becoming possibe in the inside world of Zoom and other video apps. Remote work, meetings and parties are also becoming easier than we imagined of the social distancing situation.
Drag your seats, let’s highlight some useful tips for throwing a lit virtual party using Zoom app but first, bear in mind that virtual parties are different from physical parties.
Download the Zoom app preferably on your laptop for easy access to your mobile device for other purposes while you are hosting the party.
Create an account in order to set up a meeting and invite people just as you would send invites in real life.
What differs here is that you will be selecting a few number of people because everyone has to talk to one another at the same time. Technically, you can have up to a hundred people hosted on Zoom but for you to enjoy an exclusive experience and hold a fun flowing conversation, only a few people between 7-15 is advised.
- Make sure everyone knows how to access the Zoom app before the party starts.
- Invite your guests minutes before the party sending a link.
- Make sure you have a very good internet.
- Introduce people as they join in for the party.
- Keep the conversation going and make sure everyone is involved.
- Encourage your party guests to bring their favorite drinks and snacks to the virtual function.
- Get in the mood with music and create the right setup. This includes proper lighting or a projector for a larger view.
- Make it a themed party for everyone to be in the same spirit.
- Make it festive by decorating your background and dressing FOR the party.
- Finally the end of the party is your call. Note how long your want your party to last for.
