How to Switch from GoToWebinar to WebinarKit (Step-by-Step Migration Guide)

Why Users Leave GoToWebinar for WebinarKit

GoToWebinar has been around since 2003, but its interface and feature set haven't kept pace with modern webinar marketing needs:

Feature	GoToWebinar	WebinarKit
Interface	⚠️ Dated, enterprise-style UI	✅ Modern, intuitive dashboard
Automated webinars	⚠️ Basic "simulated live" only	✅ Full automated + evergreen suite
Email/SMS automation	❌ Basic confirmations only	✅ Complete marketing automation
AI tools	❌ None	✅ AI scripts, slides, emails
Funnel builder	❌ Not available	✅ Registration, replay, checkout pages
Pricing model	Confusing per-organizer pricing	Simple one-time lifetime deal
Marketing focus	Enterprise training/meetings	Sales and marketing optimization

Step-by-Step Migration from GoToWebinar

Step 1: Start Your WebinarKit $1 Trial (5 minutes)

Sign up at getwebinarkit.com/bundle. Keep GoToWebinar running until migration is complete.

Step 2: Export Your Data (20 minutes)

1. Download all webinar recordings from GoToWebinar's archive
2. Export your registrant and attendee lists (CSV format)
3. Save any custom registration page designs or branding assets
4. Note your webinar schedule and recurring event settings

Step 3: Build Your WebinarKit Funnel (45 minutes)

GoToWebinar's registration pages are functional but dated. WebinarKit's registration page templates are designed for conversion:

1. Create your webinar (live or automated) in WebinarKit
2. Build a high-converting registration page with countdown timers and social proof
3. Set up your thank you page with calendar integration
4. Configure your webinar room with CTAs, polls, and engagement tools
5. Add replay page with expiring offer window

Step 4: Set Up Marketing Automation (45 minutes)

GoToWebinar only sends basic confirmation and reminder emails. WebinarKit gives you full marketing automation:

• Custom branded email sequences (not generic platform emails)
• SMS reminders for dramatically higher show-up rates
• No-show follow-up campaigns with replay links
• Post-webinar sales sequences with testimonials and urgency
• Follow-up sequences that nurture leads for weeks

Step 5: Add Automated Webinars (30 minutes)

GoToWebinar's "simulated live" feature is basic. WebinarKit's evergreen webinar system is fully featured:

1. Upload your best webinar recording
2. Configure the simulated live experience with chat and attendee counters
3. Set flexible scheduling (just-in-time, recurring, specific times)
4. Add timed CTAs and offer countdowns

Step 6: Test, Migrate, and Cancel (30 minutes)

1. Test the complete funnel with a personal registration
2. Import your registrant lists into WebinarKit
3. Update links in ads, emails, and website
4. Run both platforms in parallel for 48-72 hours
5. Cancel GoToWebinar subscription

Benefits of Switching

• Modern interface — intuitive dashboard vs. GoToWebinar's legacy enterprise UI
• Marketing-first design — CTAs, funnels, and conversion tracking built for sales, not meetings
• All-in-one platform — replace GoToWebinar + email tool + funnel builder with one platform
• AI content creation — generate scripts, slides, and emails instantly
• Lifetime deal — stop paying GoToWebinar's confusing per-organizer fees forever