Countless online platforms are being used by people from different parts of the world today. While most of them utilize online platforms to make their daily tasks easier, others are using them to gain more knowledge. But, aside from these common reasons, are you aware that more and more people are using online platforms to host and participate in virtual parties as well? 

As the name suggests, virtual parties are get-togethers done using an online platform. Depending on the host, these events usually start by making and sending out invitations using websites such as Greenvelope, and planning a list of virtual games and activities. Some virtual parties also come with a theme, so participants know how to decorate and what to wear for the event.  

If you haven’t tried hosting and participating in virtual parties, it might be time to change your ways. This form of meet-up is becoming more popular today because of the following reasons: 

1. Safer 

Because of the COVID-19 outbreak worldwide, political leaders from different parts of the globe have ordered their citizens to stay at home. Only individuals who work in the healthcare industry or would shop for essentials are allowed to go out of their homes. Most businesses have also stopped the operations of their physical stores to support safety measures against the pandemic.  

COVID-19 is known as a highly contagious disease that spreads through small droplets, which is why people are looking for ways to continue their lives using digital platforms, and holding virtual parties is a great example. Virtual parties are a great way for people to connect with their distant loved ones and manage tasks at work, without risking their susceptibility to the virus.  

With the number of online platforms that support virtual parties today, it’ll be easy for anyone to find one that fits their needs, regardless if it’s for personal or professional use.  

2.Cost-Effective 

Holding parties, either with colleagues at work or friends, is no longer new. There are countless venues around the world where you can hold these meetings. However, when you do meet-ups in physical venues, you’ll be forced to shell out a large amount of money, especially if you’re eyeing to invite a lot of people. The more participants you have, the more money you’ll have to spend for the venue. This, still, doesn’t include the expenses on the decorations, food, and entertainment.  

Virtual parties won’t require you to break the bank just so you can have more people to join. As mentioned, there are several online platforms that allow you to hold virtual meetings, and most of them will only charge a specific amount per month or year regardless of the number of people who’ll be joining your virtual parties. This means that even if you invite ten or 20 people to join your virtual meetings, you’d still pay the same amount for your account. Some online platforms even allow you to hold virtual meetings for free.   

3.Convenient 

Holding parties are common today, which is why it’s very easy to find party venues that suit your theme and number of guests. Regardless if you’re planning to hold a small get-together with family members or a huge party related to work, you’ll easily find a venue that fits.  

However, the venue you’ll choose can also become the reason why your participants can’t join the event. It’ll be hard for your participants to show up if the venue you’ve selected is located in another city from their hometown or isn’t accessible through public transportation.  

You won’t have to worry about this problem when you choose to hold virtual parties because these are more convenient options. Instead of driving for hours or spending a lot of money on private vehicles, virtual parties will not require you or your participants to travel or even leave home. A stable Internet connection and a smartphone are the only things required for people to join virtual meetings.  

The convenience of virtual parties can decrease absenteeism in your upcoming events and save your participants from the hassle of traveling (which usually includes driving for hours or booking a ticket) to a physical venue.  

4.Saves Time 

Aside from the hassle of going to a venue, an in-person event will require a lot of time from its participants. For one, you need to spend hours to dress appropriately for the event. This is especially true for fancy or formal gatherings. For busy individuals, spending this much time as a preparation for an event can become a hassle.  

Virtual parties will save you from this situation because this type of gathering actually saves you a lot of time. Virtual meetings can save you time because you won’t have to drive to the venue and spend hours putting on a gorgeous outfit. Dress codes are still practiced in virtual meetings, but these will often require you to wear something casual.    

5.Easier To Make Connections 

Traditionally, people have to move from one booth to another or session to session in order to network with other people. In some cases, they might even have to wear different attires to get the attention of the people they want to network with. This kind of setup might have worked in the past, but virtual parties provide a better and easier way for people to make connections with others.  

Because everyone sees the same screen in virtual parties, it’ll be easy for anyone to speak up and mingle with others. When the virtual party starts, anyone can speak up and address any concern to a specific individual. This will make it very easy for anyone to network with other people as they don’t have to be in another location just to meet with others.  

Learn The Ropes 

You might be unfamiliar with virtual parties as you’re reading this article, but with the popularity they’re getting today, it might be best if you consider hopping into this bandwagon. Learning how to organize or participate in virtual parties might be challenging at first, but as long as you’re willing to learn, things can come off easier moving forward.