As business personnel, have you thought of marketing or advertising your business on social media just like Facebook and the rest? But I am not here to talk about Facebook advertising but I am here to talk about Skype business. Do you know that there is a way you can advertise your business on skype, that is what I will be discussing with you guys about in this article?
Skype Business
Skype business is known to be an instant messaging enterprise platform or you can also call it software. The developer of the skype business is the Microsoft corporation and an announcement was made that the skype business is going to replace Microsoft Lync as of 2015. This service refers to a new version or looks of the skype site or platform which can be used for business dealings. It came with lots of features that can be used by its users, features like instant messaging which I have already mentioned before, voice and video calls, conferencing, and also with some other wonderful communication features.
Let get these straightforward, skype business or you can also call it to skype for business. It really means that you have to access it through office 365 by using your Microsoft account. That means if you do not have a Microsoft account, you cannot access skype for business.
Skype For Business Web
What do you think the caption above stands for? There are people who already know about this but still, I want to discuss it with you guys because is not everybody has heard about it before. Skype for the business web is the web form for advertising or marketing your business on Skype but before you can be able to access it on the web. There are stages you need to pass through because you can’t just type the URL on your web browser and start using it, it is not possible that way.
On a normal note, the Skype business website is known to be www.skypebusiness.com but when you visit this website, you will not be directed to the main place you think they will take you to. Instead, they will take you to the main skype, where you can download it from. Talking about this. The only way you can find it on the web is through the Microsoft platform, of which Skype is a Microsoft service. This is what so many of us do know about. To access the Microsoft platform, you need to have an account with Microsoft itself. To get this account.
Skype Business Pricing
Below this paragraph, you are going to find the list of the pricing for skype for business.
- We have office 365 business and the price is USD $8.25.
- There is also an office 365 business premium of USD $12.50.
- The last pricing for office 365 business for essentials is USD $5.00.
This is the list of pricing. And they are all monthly plans for each user per month.
How to Access Business Skype
To access this service, you have to follow through with the steps below.
- Go to the Microsoft website visiting microsoft.com and log in to your account.
- Click the option above “All Microsoft” and app on skype. Then hit the “More” option and Go down straight to products and you will see Skype for business there.
- Click on it. And then it will take you to a new page where they will ask you to get office 365. Click the “Get Office 365” and proceed.
- Now, choose your plan and get started.
With these steps, you can. Locate this platform on the web and it is easy if only you can keep to the steps.