# Blog: Presentations that win people over

> How do you plan a presentation that wins people over? How do you design slides that work? And what can Prezi do that PowerPoint can't? Here we share what we've learned from more than 1,000 presentations for pitches, keynotes and boards.

- URL: https://mcprezi.com/en/blog/
- Language: en
- Last updated: 2026-10-28
- Author: Michael Sinnhuber (MCPREZI)
- Deutsch: https://mcprezi.com/blog/

- [Convert Prezi to PowerPoint: How It Works in 3 Steps](https://mcprezi.com/en/blog/convert-prezi-to-powerpoint/) – You can convert a Prezi to PowerPoint right in Prezi: download it as a PPTX in 3 steps. What you get, what you lose and when it's worth doing.
- [Good Presentation Design: 7 Rules That Really Matter](https://mcprezi.com/en/blog/good-presentation-design/) – Good presentation design doesn't start with colors and fonts, but with message and structure. 7 rules for slides that work, in PowerPoint and Prezi.
- [How to Start a Presentation: 9 Ideas for a Strong Opening](https://mcprezi.com/en/blog/how-to-start-a-presentation/) – How do you start a presentation? 9 ideas for an opening that grabs attention, with examples, common mistakes and a simple formula for planning it.
- [The Key Message of a Presentation: How to Find It](https://mcprezi.com/en/blog/key-message-presentation/) – How many messages should a presentation have? One key message and no more than three arguments. How to put it into words, with examples and a simple test.
- [What Makes a Good Presentation? 6 Key Qualities](https://mcprezi.com/en/blog/what-makes-a-good-presentation/) – What makes a good presentation? Goal, key message, story, design, delivery and a clear next step. With a checklist to test your own presentation.
- [Is PowerPoint Boring? The Truth About PowerPoint](https://mcprezi.com/en/blog/is-powerpoint-boring/) – PowerPoint isn't boring, boring presentations are. Why the software is rarely to blame, and 6 ways to make your PowerPoint presentation engaging.
- [Prezi in Portrait Format (9:16): How It Works Today](https://mcprezi.com/en/blog/how-to-use-prezi-in-portrait-format-9-16-3-4/) – Prezi has no portrait mode. Rotate your content 90 degrees and it works anyway: on your phone, mirrored to a vertical screen with AirPlay, or as a 9:16 video.
- [Control Prezi From Your Phone: Prezi Remote in 6 Steps](https://mcprezi.com/en/blog/prezi-remote-control/) – With Prezi Viewer, your phone becomes a remote for your Prezi. Step-by-step guide, requirements like Bluetooth and plan, and tips if it won't connect.
- [Press Conference Presentation: 6 Tips and an Example](https://mcprezi.com/en/blog/press-conference-presentation/) – How to get your presentation right at a press conference or product launch: 6 tips for story and visuals, plus a Prezi example from a platform launch.
- [How to Prepare a Presentation in 7 Steps](https://mcprezi.com/en/blog/how-to-prepare-a-presentation/) – How do you prepare a presentation properly? 7 steps from goal and key message to storyline, slides and a full rehearsal, plus a realistic timeline.
- [Bullet Points in Presentations: Why We Don't Use Them](https://mcprezi.com/en/blog/bullet-points-in-presentations/) – Bullet points kill attention. Why bullet lists weaken presentations, and 6 alternatives that make your slides work, in PowerPoint and Prezi.
- [Job Interview Presentation: Structure, Tips and an Example](https://mcprezi.com/en/blog/job-interview-presentation/) – How to nail your job interview presentation: a 5-part structure, tips for presenting in the interview and a Prezi example that became a Staff Pick.