Live streaming business meetings has become a normal part of how companies work. It lets people join from anywhere, and it cuts out travel time and cost. The harder question is where to put the stream. Custom Websites from OneStream Live give each meeting its own branded webpage, so your team watches on your page rather than a social feed. This guide covers how to set one up and how to get the most out of it.
- Custom Websites give your business meetings their own branded webpage, hosted by OneStream Live or on your own subdomain.
- Every new page starts hidden, so nothing is public until you click Publish.
- Password Protection keeps internal meetings inside the company.
- Live Chat lets attendees ask questions while the meeting is running.
- The same meeting can go out to your webpage and to 45+ social platforms at the same time.
What Are Custom Websites?
Custom Websites give your stream its own webpage. OneStream Live can host the page for you, or you can run it on a subdomain of a website you already own.
The number of pages you can build depends on your plan. A counter on the Custom Websites page shows how many slots are still free, so you can keep separate pages for team meetings, client calls and stakeholder updates.
If you do not have a website but want to stream on a webpage, this feature is the best choice. And if you want to build a full business website, you can get started by choosing a web hosting plan and then embed stream players directly on your web pages. Your audience then gets a fully branded experience.
Each page carries your logo, company name, theme and text, along with a live player and optional chat.
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Why Live Stream Business Meetings?
Companies stream meetings for more than convenience. Here are four reasons it pays off.
Transparency
Streaming a meeting lets more people see how decisions are made. When the whole team can watch and listen, accountability grows across the organization.
As businesses increasingly adopt digital platforms to support executive communication and collaboration, live streaming adds another layer of connection. For organizations already using board portal software, live streaming acts as a powerful extension. It adds visibility, engagement and accessibility without compromising governance, structure or security.
Trust Building
Live streaming a meeting helps build trust among team members and with clients. Seeing the faces and hearing the voices of the people you work with makes it easier to build a real working relationship.
Cost-Effectiveness
Live streaming removes the need for travel, so it can save businesses a lot of money. For these reasons and more, live streaming is an increasingly popular option for businesses of all sizes.
Maximized Reach
Live streaming a business meeting lets people who cannot be there in person still take part. This is especially important for companies with remote team members spread across the world. Everyone stays up to date and can contribute, no matter where they are. It is also a simple way to keep a record of the meeting for later review.
How to Set Up a Custom Website for Your Business Meetings
Setting up a page takes a few minutes, and you can reuse it for every meeting after that. Follow the steps below.
1
Create the website
Log in to OneStream Live. On the dashboard, click Custom Websites, then click New Website. Rename it after the meeting it serves, such as Weekly All-Hands or Client Review, so it is easy to find later.
2
Match your company style
The Webpage tab opens on Page Style. Choose Light, Dark, OSL Purple or Custom, then set the font family to match your brand. The preview updates as you go, and the toggle at the top switches between desktop and mobile views.
3
Add your company details
Switch to Page Content. Upload your logo in PNG, JPG or WebP up to 20MB, then add your company name and text content. Turn on Social Links to add your company profiles one at a time. Every link opens in a new tab.
4
Set up the player
The Player tab controls what attendees see on the video. Toggle the play button, volume, duration and progress bar. Decide whether Picture-in-Picture and Allow Fullscreen are on, and add a background image if you want one.
5
Turn on chat
Open the Chat tab to place a Live Chat panel beside the player. Attendees can then ask questions during the meeting.
6
Control who can watch
Open the Access tab. New pages sit as Hidden, visible only to admins, until you publish. For internal meetings, turn on Password Protection and share the password only with attendees. You can also edit the hosted page address to something simple to share.
7
Use your own subdomain
This step is optional. Under Add a subdomain in the Access tab, click Get Started to stream from an address such as stream.yourcompany.com. Attendees then never leave your company’s domain.
8
Publish and go live
Click Publish when the page is ready. Your website now appears as a destination alongside your social accounts. Select it, then go live in real time or schedule a pre-recorded video.
Tips for Live Streaming Business Meetings Using Custom Websites
A working page is only the start. These tips help each meeting run smoothly and look like your company.
1. Build a Page for Each Meeting Type
Set up separate pages for team meetings, client calls and stakeholder updates. Each one keeps its own theme, text and access settings, so nothing needs changing between meetings. You can set up a different layout for different meetings like team meetings, meetings with clients, meetings with stakeholders, and so forth.
2. Stream From Your Own Subdomain
A subdomain carrying your company name reinforces your brand. It is also easier for employees to remember than a generated link. When you buy a domain name that matches your company name, it reinforces your brand and makes it easier for employees to remember.
3. Keep Internal Meetings Private
Leave the page hidden until the meeting is ready, and turn on Password Protection for anything that should stay inside the company. Only people holding the link and the password get in.
4. Add Your Company's Social Profiles
Social Links point attendees to the other places your company publishes. It is a simple way to grow your following from people who already trust you. You can also share links to surveys and feedback forms to gather the required data.
5. Answer Questions Through Live Chat
Interaction keeps people engaged. Watch the questions coming into Live Chat and answer them during the meeting.
6. Reach People Beyond the Page
The same meeting can go out to Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and 45+ other platforms at the same time as your webpage. That helps when part of your audience follows you on social rather than on your site.
7. Check the Results Afterward
The Analytics tab reports how the page performed. The website card on the Custom Websites page also shows total viewers, total streams and the date of the last broadcast.
Final Word
Live streaming business meetings on a page you control keeps the focus on your company rather than a social feed. Your logo, your theme and your access rules come with every meeting.
Custom Websites lets you set that page up once and reuse it after that. Build one for each type of meeting you run, and switch on a password for the ones that stay internal.
Ready to move your next meeting onto your own page? Build a Custom Website in OneStream Live and go live from it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I live stream business meetings on my own website?
Yes. Custom Websites can host the page for you, or you can connect a subdomain of a site you already own through the Access tab.
How do I keep an internal meeting private?
New pages start hidden and are visible only to admins. Turn on Password Protection before you publish, then share the password only with attendees.
Can attendees ask questions during the meeting?
Yes. Turn on Live Chat in the Chat tab and it appears beside the player, so attendees can send questions in real time.
Can I stream the same meeting to social platforms too?
Yes. OneStream Live sends one stream to your webpage and to 45+ social platforms at the same time.
How many meeting pages can I create?
That depends on your plan. The counter on the Custom Websites page shows how many slots you have used and how many are free.
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