18 Tips and Tricks for Using Zoom Like a Pro (and Avoiding “Zoom Fatigue”) [UPDATED]

Remote work is now the new normal. As a result, video conferencing is now a crucial part of our daily work lives.

Now that we rely on Zoom (or Google Chat, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and so on) to meet and communicate virtually, many teams forget to set standards for how to use, communicate, and present themselves on Zoom.

Here are some tips that will not only help you prevent “Zoom fatigue” but also keep meetings productive and efficient — and also maintain your professionalism.

How Zoom Works

In a nutshell, Zoom is an excellent online tool for accommodating small or large group meetings in either audio-only or audio/video presentations and settings. However, despite its simplicity, it can accommodate fluent HD video conferencing for groups as large as 1,000 people across many dispersed locations.

Zoom is equipped with many features that make it easy for everyone to participate in real-time communications. The moderator maintains control over the other participants’ abilities to be heard and can remove or mute single or multiple users at will. This useful feature comes in handy when hosting large live webinars.