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We are excited to introduce our new AI-powered gift ideas generator, Genie! Discovering the perfect gift is now easier than ever with Genie which provides thoughtful and relevant gift suggestions along with links to top-rated products for any occasion or recipient. Whether it's Christmas, birthdays, or any special event, Genie is your go-to platform for curated gift ideas. Explore a new era of gift discovery and <a href="https://giftlist.com/genie" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Try Genie</a> today.

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<h2>Overview of Genie and its Features</h2>
Here is a quick overview of Genie and its wide range of features which are designed to simplify your gift shopping experience:
<ul>
 	<li><strong>Personalized Gift Suggestions</strong>: Enter a prompt or take the guided quiz, and Genie will provide curated gift ideas along with top-rated products from thousands of retailers, tailored to your specifications.</li>
 	<li><strong>Real-Time Product Data</strong>: Genie will return actual products (as opposed to just generic ideas) with real-time product data including aggregated ratings, pricing, and links to buy, ensuring you have all the information needed to make an informed gift buying decision.</li>
 	<li><strong>Effortless Filtering</strong>: Refine your list of gift ideas and product suggestions by price, match type, condition, aggregate rating, or country.</li>
 	<li><strong>No Sign-Up Required</strong>: We don't require you to have a GiftList account to use Genie so be sure to share it with all of your family and friends. For existing GiftList users, you can easily add items directly to your gift lists.</li>
 	<li><strong>Free to Use</strong>: Genie is free to use for everyone. We may take a small affiliate commission on product purchases from some retailers.</li>
</ul>
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<h2>How to Use Genie</h2>
For a visual walkthrough, check out our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJouQTB4Be4&amp;t=6s" target="_blank" rel="noopener">product overview video</a>.

Getting started with GiftList Genie is straightforward. You have two primary options: enter a free-form prompt or take the guided quiz.
<ul>
 	<li><strong>Free-Form Prompt</strong>: You can input anything into the free-form prompt on the Genie landing page. For example, in the product overview video linked above, we entered "Recommend birthday gift ideas for my friend Lindsey. She is a 30-year-old who enjoys traveling, cooking, and designer items. Admittedly she's a bit bougie".</li>
 	<li><strong>Guided Quiz</strong>: If you prefer a structured approach, the guided quiz walks you through a series of questions about the recipient to tailor the gift suggestions accordingly.</li>
</ul>
Upon entering your prompt or completing the quiz, hit the "Generate Gift Ideas" button. In a few seconds, you'll receive up to five gift ideas along with top-rated product suggestions for each idea, complete with real-time pricing, aggregated reviews, and links to purchase.

In our example for our friend Lindsey, we got a curated list of relevant gift suggestions including a luxury scented candle set, passport holder, gourmet cooking class, personalized travel journal, and designer handbag or wallet.

Each gift idea has 10 top-rated products on the results page, however you can click the "See more" button to see all available products for idea. You can also filter by price, rating, match type, or country to refine the list of products.

Once you find the perfect gift, simple click the product tile and you'll be redirected to the retailer's site to complete your purchase.

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<h2>Tips for Getting the Most Out of Genie</h2>
Here are some tips to get the best gift ideas from Genie:
<ul>
 	<li><strong>Variety of Prompts</strong>: Try different prompts or opt to take the guided quiz to discover a variety of gift ideas.</li>
 	<li><strong>Details</strong>: Try to give details about the recipient (e.g. interests, occasion, age, gender) and the gift (price range, thoughtful/unique/etc, country filter). The more details your provide, the better your gift suggestions will be.</li>
 	<li><strong>Specificity</strong>: There is a sweet spot in terms of specificity. Try not to be to vague or too specific with your prompts. For example, "athletic" might be too vague, but "enjoys running on the beach in Barcelona" might be too specific. Continue to iterate with your prompt until you find the level of specificity that gives you gift ideas that align with your expectations.</li>
 	<li><strong>Filtering</strong>: Utilize the filtering options to refine your list according to your preferences, ensuring the suggestions align with your budget and the recipient's taste.</li>
</ul>
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<h2>What Differentiates GiftList Genie from Competitors?</h2>
You may be wondering what differentiates Genie versus Chat GPT or other AI gift idea generators. Well there are a few key differentiators:
<ul>
 	<li>1) In addition to gift ideas, Genie also gives top-rated product suggestions. We built Genie to present products in a visually appealing tile format like how you'd view them on Amazon or another e-commerce site.</li>
 	<li>2) With Genie, you get product links from a wide variety of retailers (not just Amazon) and faster response times than using Chat GPT's browser feature.</li>
 	<li>3) Genie integrates directly with GiftList. If you have a GiftList account, you can easily add items directly to your gift lists.</li>
</ul>
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<h2>Conclusion</h2>
Our goal in building Genie was to revolutionize the gift discovery process, making the process intuitive, personalized, and hassle-free. It's not just a tool, but a companion in your search for the perfect gift. We invite you to <a href="https://giftlist.com/genie" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Try Genie</a> and we are excited to see how Genie can help you with your holiday or special occasion shopping.

Introducing Genie: Your AI-Powered Gift Ideas Generator

Find personalized gift ideas for any occasion with GiftList Genie. Our AI tool provides curated gift suggestions with top-rated products. Try Genie now.

GiftList Genie: Your AI-Powered Gift Ideas Generator

<p style="font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: normal;">Now it’s easier than ever to add items to your gift lists while browsing the web with the new Add to GiftList desktop extension. Just click the GiftList extension icon button and we’ll pull your item details from any site in seconds. Choose your list and click Add. It’s that simple.</p>

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<h3 style="letter-spacing: normal;">How to Install</h3>
<p style="font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: normal;">Click one of the links below for installation instructions for your browser. The Add to GiftList Button is now available for all major browsers including Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Microsoft Edge.</p>

<ul style="font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: normal;">
 	<li style="font-size: 16px;">- <a style="font-size: 16px;" href="https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/add-to-giftlist-button/cndocbccgacbffaddcafekhkdikmamdi">Install for Chrome</a></li>
 	<li style="font-size: 16px;">- <a style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight );" href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/add-to-giftlist-button/id6443960755">Install for Safari</a></li>
 	<li style="font-size: 16px;">- <a style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight );" href="https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/add-to-giftlist-button/">Install for Firefox</a></li>
 	<li style="font-size: 16px;">- <a style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight );" href="https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/add-to-giftlist-button/cndocbccgacbffaddcafekhkdikmamdi">Install for Microsoft Edge</a></li>
</ul>
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<h3 style="letter-spacing: normal;">How the Add to GiftList Works:</h3>
<ol style="font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: normal;">
 	<li style="font-size: 16px;">1. Find items on any site as you browse the web</li>
 	<li style="font-size: 16px;">2. Click the Add to GiftList Button</li>
 	<li style="font-size: 16px;">3. We’ll quickly fetch your item details in seconds</li>
 	<li style="font-size: 16px;">4. Select your list and verify the item details</li>
 	<li style="font-size: 16px;">5. Your item will be added to your list like magic</li>
 	<li style="font-size: 16px;">6. View the newly added item on your list</li>
 	<li style="font-size: 16px;">7. Repeat :)</li>
</ol>
<p style="font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: normal;">Before using the extension, you will need to create a GiftList account at <a style="font-size: 16px;" href="https://www.giftlist.com/">giftlist.com</a>. GiftList makes gifting easy. With GiftList you can create a universal wish list or gift registry, start a group gift exchange, find the perfect gift, track special occasions, and send free e-Cards. What are you waiting for? <a style="font-size: 16px;" href="https://www.giftlist.com/">Sign up</a> for GiftList today.</p>

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<h3 style="letter-spacing: normal;">Add to GiftList Installation Instructions:</h3>
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<h4 style="letter-spacing: normal;">Chrome Installation Instructions</h4>
<ol style="font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: normal;">
 	<li style="font-size: 16px;">1. Navigate to the <a style="font-size: 16px;" href="https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/add-to-giftlist-button/cndocbccgacbffaddcafekhkdikmamdi">Add to GiftList Chrome Extension</a> page</li>
 	<li style="font-size: 16px;">2. Click “Add to Chrome”</li>
 	<li style="font-size: 16px;">3. Review the permissions prompt and click “Add extension”</li>
 	<li style="font-size: 16px;">4. Click the Extension icon in your browser toolbar</li>
 	<li style="font-size: 16px;">5. Click the pin button to save the Add to GiftList extension to your toolbar</li>
 	<li style="font-size: 16px;">6. The Add to GiftList Button should now be added to your toolbar. Navigate to any product page, and click the extension button to start adding items to your gift list.</li>
</ol>
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<h4 style="letter-spacing: normal;">Safari Installation Instructions</h4>
<ol style="font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: normal;">
 	<li style="font-size: 16px;">1. Navigate to the <a style="font-size: 16px;" href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/add-to-giftlist-button/id6443960755">Add to GiftList Safari Extension page</a></li>
 	<li style="font-size: 16px;">2. You should see a prompt to Open the App Store. Click “Open App Store”</li>
 	<li style="font-size: 16px;">3. Once in the App Store, click “Get” and then “Install” to install the extension.</li>
 	<li style="font-size: 16px;">4. Sign in to the Apple App Store with your Apple ID and password</li>
 	<li style="font-size: 16px;">5. Click “Open”</li>
 	<li style="font-size: 16px;">6. You should see a pop up. Click “Quit and Open Safari Extension Preferences” to turn on the extension.</li>
 	<li style="font-size: 16px;">7. Click the checkbox to pin the extension to your Safari browser bar. You should see the GiftList logo in the top left of your browser toolbar.</li>
 	<li style="font-size: 16px;">8. Navigate to any product page and click the Add to GiftList Button.</li>
 	<li style="font-size: 16px;">9. You should see a security prompt telling you that the Add to GiftList Button is requesting access to read your webpages. This is a requirement for us to be able to automatically pull in your item details and add them to your list. Click “Always Allow on Every Website”.</li>
 	<li style="font-size: 16px;">10. You will then see a second prompt asking you to verify your decision. Click “Always Allow on Every Website”.</li>
 	<li style="font-size: 16px;">11. Click the Add to GiftList Button again, sign in and start adding items to your gift lists.</li>
</ol>
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<h4 style="letter-spacing: normal;">Firefox Installation Instructions</h4>
<ol style="font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: normal;">
 	<li style="font-size: 16px;">1. Navigate to the <a style="font-size: 16px;" href="https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/add-to-giftlist-button/">Add to GiftList Button Firefox Extension page</a></li>
 	<li style="font-size: 16px;">2. Click “Add to Firefox”</li>
 	<li style="font-size: 16px;">3. View the permission prompt and click “Add”</li>
 	<li style="font-size: 16px;">4. (optional) Select “Allow this extension to run in private windows” and click “Okay”.</li>
 	<li style="font-size: 16px;">5. The Add to GiftList Button should now be added to your toolbar. Navigate to any product page, and click the extension button to start adding items to your gift list.</li>
</ol>
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<h4 style="letter-spacing: normal;">Microsoft Edge Installation Instructions:</h4>
<p style="font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: normal;">Extensions designed for Google Chrome can also be used in Microsoft Edge. Please follow the steps below.</p>

<ol style="font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: normal;">
 	<li style="font-size: 16px;">1. In Microsoft Edge, go to the Chrome Web Store.</li>
 	<li style="font-size: 16px;">2. Select Allow extensions from other stores in the banner at the top of the page, then select Allow to confirm.</li>
 	<li style="font-size: 16px;">3. Navigate to the <a style="font-size: 16px;" href="https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/add-to-giftlist-button/cndocbccgacbffaddcafekhkdikmamdi">Add to GiftList Button Chrome Extension page</a> and select “Add to Chrome”.</li>
 	<li style="font-size: 16px;">4. At the prompt showing permissions required by the extension, carefully review the permissions, and then select Add extension if you wish to proceed.</li>
 	<li style="font-size: 16px;">5. You'll see a final prompt confirming the extension has been added.</li>
 	<li style="font-size: 16px;">6. After installing the extension, pin it to your desktop browser toolbar for easy access.</li>
 	<li style="font-size: 16px;">7. The Add to GiftList Button should now be added to your toolbar. Navigate to any product page, and click the extension button to start adding items to your gift list.</li>
</ol>

Introducing The Add To GiftList Button

Add items from any site in seconds to your gift lists while browsing the web with the new Add to GiftList desktop browser extensions.

Introducing the Add to GiftList Button - Desktop Browser Extension

<p>Dear GiftList Community,</p>

<p>We are incredibly excited to welcome you to GiftList, the easiest way to exchange gifts with friends, family, and followers. We have worked tirelessly to build the go-to platform for gifting that brings people closer together and transforms the gifting experience into something delightful and effortless.</p>

<p>Prior to building GiftList, we were frustrated with other gifting sites which felt incomplete. They may have offered some gifting features, but none of them encompassed the full range of capabilities that we envisioned. We wanted to provide a go-to destination where you could find all the tools and features needed for gifting and celebration. GiftList fills that void, offering a comprehensive suite of features that make gifting enjoyable, convenient, and memorable.</p>

<p>At GiftList, we firmly believe that every occasion deserves to be celebrated with thoughtful gifts. We understand the importance of forging connections and sharing moments of joy through the act of giving. That's why we've incorporated a range of features that simplify the gifting process and enable you to express your care and appreciation for the special people in your life.</p>

<p>Creating a gift list is effortless with GiftList. Whether it's a personal wish list for your own special day or a gift registry for a loved one, you can easily compile and share your preferences with friends and family. No more guessing games or receiving unwanted gifts - GiftList ensures that your loved ones can find something they know you'll truly appreciate.</p>

<p>Our group gift exchanges feature allows you to organize Secret Santa events or group gifting for any occasion. It's a fun and convenient way to engage with your loved ones, create surprises, and make memories together. Plus, our curated gift guides showcase products from your favorite brands, providing inspiration and making gift selection a breeze.</p>

<p>Sending free eCards has never been easier. Whether you want to celebrate a birthday, congratulate someone on an achievement, or simply brighten someone's day, our custom email templates allow you to send thoughtful and personalized eCards effortlessly.</p>

<p>We also understand the importance of staying organized and never missing an important date. With our special occasions tracker, you can conveniently keep track of birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays. Say goodbye to last-minute scrambling and hello to thoughtful and timely gift-giving.</p>

<p>We want you to know that GiftList is not a static platform. We are committed to continuous improvement and feature development. Your feedback and suggestions play a crucial role in shaping the future of GiftList. We eagerly welcome your ideas and feature requests, as they guide us in delivering a gifting experience that truly resonates with you. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us at support@giftlist.com. We are always listening.</p>

<p>Thank you for choosing GiftList, and thank you for being a part of our journey.</p>

<p>Happy Gifting,</p>

<p>Team GiftList</p>

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