Read Mumsnetters' feedback on the Gift Wink website. Testers – chance to win vouchers.

[ZaneMumsnet]

This is the feedback thread for the Mumsnetters who tested the Gift Wink website.

Here's what the team at Gift Wink say: "Gift Wink is a brand new site taking the stress out of buying birthday presents for children. All you have to do is add the birthdays of the important people in your life (especially your nieces, nephews and godchildren), and we take care of the rest. Our team of gift spotting mums source the best and most beautiful gifts from leading high street retailers as well as boutique discovery brands, and then email you birthday reminders with handpicked gift recommendations in plenty of time. Feel supremely organised and make someone's day, and never forget an important birthday again."

Testers, please complete the feedback questions below (and please feel free to add any other comments you may have). All testers who give their feedback as required will be entered into a prize draw where three Mumsnetters will each win a John Lewis voucher. The prizes are:

1 x £250 John Lewis voucher
1 x £150 John Lewis voucher
1 x £100 John Lewis voucher

Q1. How would you describe Gift Wink in a couple of words?
Q2. What do you like most about Gift Wink?
Q3.If you could change one thing about Gift Wink what would it be?
Q4. What features could you not live without?
Q5. Would you be interested in posting your own gift ideas to Gift Wink?
Q6. Would you buy a gift from Gift Wink? If no, please tell us the main reason why
Q7 On a scale of 0-10 how likely would you be to recommend Gift Wink to a friend or family member? Please use a scale where 0 is would not at all and 10 is definitely would
Q8. Are there any comments or suggestions you'd like to share with Gift Wink?

Thanks, MNHQ

Note added 4 May: As a result of the feedback given by MNers - Gift Wink have asked us to pass on the below -

We would like to say a huge thank you. The level of detail and insight we received from you guys far exceeded our expectations and we genuinely appreciate every single comment we received. We are going to work on a couple of themes of work as a result:

1. More gift content! We are going to add more gift content, especially in the women and men's sections. A number of you would also like a section with lower priced gifts, so we will add this in too (handy for school birthday parties!).
   

1. Filtering the gift suggestions. A lot of you wanted to filter the gifts on price, so this is a priority for us to implement. We are also going to build some gift categories in the women and men sections around themes such as "gardening" or "beauty" or "experiences", so you can filter against the type of gift you want.
   

1. There were a few functionality issues that we are need to work on. Not knowing the year of birth was a common issue when you were trying to add in birthday alerts, so we are adding in some age bands so you can still give us a good idea on roughly how old they are (so we can get the gift suggestions right). We are also going to build a better way to serve gift suggestions that match what people's likes and dislikes are.
   

We're completely committed to building a product that helps you remember important birthdays and browse gift inspiration in the most efficient way possible! Please do let us know if you have any further thoughts or feedback. We'd love to hear from you.

[shan89]

Q1. How would you describe Gift Wink in a couple of words?
Helpful, Easy to use

Q2. What do you like most about Gift Wink?
Very easy to use and clearly set out. Some good ideas-different to the norm.

Q3.If you could change one thing about Gift Wink what would it be?
I would like it in price order, low to high, so you can keep to your budget easily.
Q4. What features could you not live without?
The wishlist-very handy for mummy brain!
Q5. Would you be interested in posting your own gift ideas to Gift Wink?
No, I like the fact that there are not too many ideas. It comes across like they have only picked the interesting, different items.
Q6. Would you buy a gift from Gift Wink? If no, please tell us the main reason why
I might have a look first to check if it was cheaper elsewhere but if not I would definitely buy from Giftwink
Q7 On a scale of 0-10 how likely would you be to recommend Gift Wink to a friend or family member? Please use a scale where 0 is would not at all and 10 is definitely would
I'd recommend a 10,even if it's just to have a look for different ideas.
Q8. Are there any comments or suggestions you'd like to share with Gift Wink?
Really good idea. Very impressed with the layout and design of the website.

[asuwere]

I just wanted to add a little extra feedback. I used the contact us bit on gift wink website yesterday and received a very quick and very nice reply which was from a real person, not automated! I like that, makes such a change :)

[byjimminey]

So when does someone win something from this product test?

[Sorelip]

Q1. How would you describe Gift Wink in a couple of words?
Really useful.

Q2. What do you like most about Gift Wink?
That I can get ideas - I may not want exactly what is suggested but it provides inspiration.

Q3.If you could change one thing about Gift Wink what would it be?
Better suggestions for older users - my 50-odd year old mum doesn't want a bump casting session.

Q4. What features could you not live without?
I can't think of one I couldn't live without.

Q5. Would you be interested in posting your own gift ideas to Gift Wink?
If I found something, yes but to be honest I use Gift Wink to give me ideas.

Q6. Would you buy a gift from Gift Wink? If no, please tell us the main reason why
Yes I would.

Q7 On a scale of 0-10 how likely would you be to recommend Gift Wink to a friend or family member? Please use a scale where 0 is would not at all and 10 is definitely would
10

Q8. Are there any comments or suggestions you'd like to share with Gift Wink?
Definitely sort out the suggestions based on age for older people.

[Hoon]

Q1. How would you describe Gift Wink in a couple of words?
Helpful, organised, inspiring
Q2. What do you like most about Gift Wink?
I like seeing some really cool new gift suggestions that have been weeded out by people with good taste from the endless rubbish you can trawl through to get there yourself.
Q3.If you could change one thing about Gift Wink what would it be?
More ability to search by price bracket. Perhaps a basic screen of suggestions could then link to other ideas on a 'if you like this you might like...' type basis.
Q4. What features could you not live without?
Age and gender banding, sorting by price.
Q5. Would you be interested in posting your own gift ideas to Gift Wink?
No
Q6. Would you buy a gift from Gift Wink? If no, please tell us the main reason why
Yes unless I could find the same product cheaper elsewhere.
Q7 On a scale of 0-10 how likely would you be to recommend Gift Wink to a friend or family member? Please use a scale where 0 is would not at all and 10 is definitely would
9
Q8. Are there any comments or suggestions you'd like to share with Gift Wink?
It s a good idea as long as it stays organised and simple without too many suggestions.

[lupus]

1. Simple, useful
2. Great starting point for ideas
3. Needs more filters
4. Frankly, it's a time saver not an essential, so none
5. No
6. Probably, but I am quite price sensitive so would research before final purchase
7. 9, I already have to someone who uses a similar site and frequently buys "novel" choices from there
8. Seasonal selections would be great both for range diversity but also for those of us who need to buy multiple Fathers' Day gifts at the moment and want each child to give their dad something different

[Mouse1234]

Q1. How would you describe Gift Wink in a couple of words: Clear and simple to use
Q2. What do you like most about Gift Wink? Email reminders!
Q3.If you could change one thing about Gift Wink what would it be? When looking at gift inspiration, I am shown huge pictures that don't fit in my screen - a smaller picture would be great, thumbnails even better
Q4. What features could you not live without? The email reminders
Q5. Would you be interested in posting your own gift ideas to Gift Wink? Yes
Q6. Would you buy a gift from Gift Wink? If no, please tell us the main reason why - Yes
Q7 On a scale of 0-10 how likely would you be to recommend Gift Wink to a friend or family member? Please use a scale where 0 is would not at all and 10 is definitely would - 8
Q8. Are there any comments or suggestions you'd like to share with Gift Wink? My only comment is that it potentially looks clunky compared to other sites, however, that could be a good thing as it makes it very easy to use

[lornies79]

Q1.
Quick and easy
Q2.
The simplicity of the site and the selection of gifts offered - there were things that would be perfect gifts. Great ideas!
Q3.
A larger range of ideas (although it's still a very good range)
Q4.
The birthday reminders!
Q5.
Yes I'd find that fun.
Q6.
Yes I would, I already have my eye on a few of their suggestions for my son's birthday (I always shop around online first to check the best price though)
Q7
A big fat 10 from me.
Q8.
A great idea, very well done website. You'll definitely do well.

[CraftyPenguin]

Q1. How would you describe Gift Wink in a couple of words?
Easy to use
Q2. What do you like most about Gift Wink?
Good variety
Q3.If you could change one thing about Gift Wink what would it be?
Not sure
Q4. What features could you not live without?
I could live without it
Q5. Would you be interested in posting your own gift ideas to Gift Wink?
No
Q6. Would you buy a gift from Gift Wink? If no, please tell us the main reason why
I don't think so, as it's just as easy to type in ideas to amazon/ebay as it's the same type of thing that come up really
Q7 On a scale of 0-10 how likely would you be to recommend Gift Wink to a friend or family member? Please use a scale where 0 is would not at all and 10 is definitely would
5
Q8. Are there any comments or suggestions you'd like to share with Gift Wink?
No

[honeyharris]

Bit late to the party, but here's my contribution;
Q1. How would you describe Gift Wink in a couple of words?
Inspiring, attractive, modern
Q2. What do you like most about Gift Wink?
Good range of budgets - thought it would be all high end so it was good to see some interesting affordable gifts
Q3.If you could change one thing about Gift Wink what would it be?
Some even lower budget stocking filler type items
Q4. What features could you not live without?
I could live without it
Q5. Would you be interested in posting your own gift ideas to Gift Wink?
No, I am looking for it to save me time looking for gifts not the other way round
Q6. Would you buy a gift from Gift Wink? If no, please tell us the main reason why
Yes I would
Q7 On a scale of 0-10 how likely would you be to recommend Gift Wink to a friend or family member? Please use a scale where 0 is would not at all and 10 is definitely would
7
Q8. Are there any comments or suggestions you'd like to share with Gift Wink?
Option to filter gifts by price

[Lindsaym1983]

Q1. How would you describe Gift Wink in a couple of words?
Useful, different, easy

Q2. What do you like most about Gift Wink?
The way the gifts are set out, so you are easily able to see what is suitable. Easy to navigate the site.

Q3.If you could change one thing about Gift Wink what would it be?
More selection

Q4. What features could you not live without?
the reminders

Q5. Would you be interested in posting your own gift ideas to Gift Wink?
No I like the way it is now

Q6. Would you buy a gift from Gift Wink? If no, please tell us the main reason why
Yes for a friend or relative I think it would be wonderful

Q7 On a scale of 0-10 how likely would you be to recommend Gift Wink to a friend or family member? Please use a scale where 0 is would not at all and 10 is definitely would

8
Q8. Are there any comments or suggestions you'd like to share with Gift Wink?

I think it is a brilliant idea

[Sairelou]

Just another addition:

It would be handy to also filter by retailer.

This concept would also make a great app!

[flipflump]

Also, it would be good to share wish lists with others, much like the Amazon wish list.

[flipflump]

1. Inspiring, useful, attractive
   

1. Very easy to use. Good range of gifts to suit all budgets, I'm really impressed.
   

1. I'd like it to be available in as an app
   

1. Reminders
   

1. Yes, I like finding unusual and quirky gifts or something that I've found to be a hit with my own children.
   

1. Definitely, as all godchildren are male, my own children are male and I have 6 nephews, I'm always looking for gift suggestions.
   

1. 8
   

1. A Christmas list. I'll primarily be buying for the same children, some not long after their birthdays. I'd like fresh ideas for Christmas gifts.

[Sairelou]

Q1. How would you describe Gift Wink in a couple of words?

Innovative, inspiring

Q2. What do you like most about Gift Wink?

I always get stuck for gift inspiration so it's great that someone else has done all the legwork!

Q3.If you could change one thing about Gift Wink what would it be?

The ability to filter by category. Also after a gift has been added to the wishlist it would be great if it didn't jump up to the top of the page!

Q4. What features could you not live without?

I could actually live without it, sorry!

Q5. Would you be interested in posting your own gift ideas to Gift Wink?

Yes

Q6. Would you buy a gift from Gift Wink? If no, please tell us the main reason why

Yes, as it is convenient

Q7 On a scale of 0-10 how likely would you be to recommend Gift Wink to a friend or family member? Please use a scale where 0 is would not at all and 10 is definitely would

7

Q8. Are there any comments or suggestions you'd like to share with Gift Wink?

I think there needs to be a larger range of gifts for the older generation. I got exactly the same suggestions for a 33 year old man and a 73 year old man!

[Marzipanmodelling]

Q1. How would you describe Gift Wink in a couple of words?
Inspiring, helpful
Q2. What do you like most about Gift Wink?
Instinctive-easy to use, the suggested gifts were really creative- things that I would never think of and gave me some great ideas, the date reminder sent by email is really useful.
Q3.If you could change one thing about Gift Wink what would it be?
The price range of presents could be lower-for some people such as my 3 year old's friends I have a budget of £5 and present ideas tended to be on the more expensive side
Q4. What features could you not live without?
I used this on my phone and liked the fact it opened a separate window to view/purchase the suggested products so you could easily move back to the gift wink website
Q5. Would you be interested in posting your own gift ideas to Gift Wink?
Yes, you can often pick up quirky ideas from weekends away in different parts of the country which could be good to suggest to someone else
Q6. Would you buy a gift from Gift Wink? If no, please tell us the main reason why
Yes, I have done! The suggestions given have really inspired me to think more creatively about people I have often found hard to buy for!
Q7 On a scale of 0-10 how likely would you be to recommend Gift Wink to a friend or family member? Please use a scale where 0 is would not at all and 10 is definitely would
9-for a couple of reasons: it sends you a reminder of birthdays coming up you have inputted, and it gives creative ideas which even if you don't buy, inspire you to browse the linked website or think differently about gifts for that person
Q8. Are there any comments or suggestions you'd like to share with Gift Wink?
It would be useful to categorise gifts in price order.
I found the gifts quite gender stereotypical, would be nice to have some more gender neutral stuff for younger children.
The retailers are mostly big names, it would be good to support small businesses in the UK.
I'd be interested how you could use this for Christmas and Mothers/Fathers Day-it would be great not to get the same old 'flowers and chocolates for Mum!

[JustCallMeBaldrick]

Q1. How would you describe Gift Wink in a couple of words?
Easy, helpful
Q2. What do you like most about Gift Wink?
Reminders! The ideas are lovely.
Q3.If you could change one thing about Gift Wink what would it be?
More variety in cost of gifts - cheaper ones for friends/acquaintances.
Q4. What features could you not live without?
The wish lists are very useful
Q5. Would you be interested in posting your own gift ideas to Gift Wink?
Yes
Q6. Would you buy a gift from Gift Wink? If no, please tell us the main reason why
I would more likely use it for research and general ideas, unless there was something really fantastic.
Q7 On a scale of 0-10 how likely would you be to recommend Gift Wink to a friend or family member? Please use a scale where 0 is would not at all and 10 is definitely would
7
Q8. Are there any comments or suggestions you'd like to share with Gift Wink?
Option to filter gifts by price

[Climbontoyourseahorse]

Q1: Useful and helpful for gift ideas.
Q2: I liked the suggestions of things I wouldn't usually think of.
Q3: I would like to see more in the cheaper price range.
Q4: There is nothing on there that I couldn't live without.
Q5: Yes I would be interested in posting gift ideas.
Q6: Yes, I have spotted a few things which ds1 would like for his birthday next month.
Q7: 8.
Q8: It would be good if you could add more specific categories such as sport or technology etc. not just age ranges.

[HeleJane]

1. An innovative life tool
   
2. clear easy usability
   
3. more gift availability
   4)birthday reminder
   
4. yes
   6)maybe! But I am a devil for searching out the cheapest price
   7)7
   8)I think the gifts available at the moment are a little limited and repetitive, if not expanded you would soon outgrow it

[postitnotes]

Q1. Easy to use, useful
Q2. Gift inspiration - some of the children's gift ideas are gorgeous
Q3. Less gender bias - although I realise you can get round this by selecting 'Both' and that some people do buy gifts that are gender biased.
Q4. I think I could manage to live without it!
Q5. Yes definitely
Q6. No, as they seem very expensive. I would look for similar elsewhere.
Q7. 5
Q8. Price filter. Add own ideas.

[Raahh]

Q1. How would you describe Gift Wink in a couple of words?
Easy to use.
Q2. What do you like most about Gift Wink?
There is an interesting and varied choice of gifts, not always the obvious choices.
Q3.If you could change one thing about Gift Wink what would it be?
links that worked.
Q4. What features could you not live without?
I could live without it, but the birthday diary is useful
Q5. Would you be interested in posting your own gift ideas to Gift Wink?
Not really.
Q6. Would you buy a gift from Gift Wink? If no, please tell us the main reason why
No, since other internetsites are cheaper.
Q7 On a scale of 0-10 how likely would you be to recommend Gift Wink to a friend or family member? Please use a scale where 0 is would not at all and 10 is definitely would
5
Q8. Are there any comments or suggestions you'd like to share with Gift Wink? ability to filter on price and age range.

[kod88]

Q1. How would you describe Gift Wink in a couple of words?
Easy to use and helpful

Q2. What do you like most about Gift Wink?
Being able to remember and suggest gifts for all the birthdays I need to remember

Q3.If you could change one thing about Gift Wink what would it be?
Source gifts from cheaper places as the ideas were good in principle but upon looking on the Internet I found the same or similar gifts cheaper. Also the name doesn't really explain what it's about.

Q4. What features could you not live without?
Input of birthdays! It's the main idea behind it all

Q5. Would you be interested in posting your own gift ideas to Gift Wink?
Yes I think this is a fab idea

Q6. Would you buy a gift from Gift Wink? If no, please tell us the main reason why
Probably not as I've previously mentioned been able to source elsewhere cheaper

Q7 On a scale of 0-10 how likely would you be to recommend Gift Wink to a friend or family member? Please use a scale where 0 is would not at all and 10 is definitely would
I'd say about a 7, it's great for reminding of birthdays and suggesting gifts but the price of some gift ideas are too expensive

Q8. Are there any comments or suggestions you'd like to share with Gift Wink?
Source from cheaper suppliers and gift range for all budgets too

[allybird1]

Q5. Yes, as then it would be a bit like pinterest, but without the massive long list to trawl through.
Q6. Yes I would buy from gift wink as it has thrown up some really good suggestions for presents that I did not know existed, and I am always looking for presents.
Q7. 8, as it seems very good, but there's a few things that could be tweaked, as with any new service. I think its a great idea which has a potential to be 'life changing'.
Q8. Definitely adding a search filter would be great, and very helpful. Adding more gifts, but I am sure this is what plan to do. A pricing structure - less than £5, £10, etc. I find this useful on other sites like argos to find school friends presents. All in all a promising idea which I am sure will flourish with time and effort on behalf of the company.
Q8.

[allybird1]

Q1. Clever, useful, fun.
Q2. Being able to add suggestions to the wishlist so I can price check them later.
Q3. It could be a smart programme so it would automatically look for comparible items like ebay and amazon. Also a search icon, so for example I am planning a circus party, I could look for circus and find suggestions.
Q4. Having the wishlist pop up for easy access to all my gift recipients. Also the sorting by age was good for me as I only have quite young children to by for so I found that invaluable.

[angryscousebirf]

Q1. How would you describe Gift Wink in a couple of words?
Convienient, easy to use.
Q2. What do you like most about Gift Wink?
That you can easily add birthdays/ occasions
Q3.If you could change one thing about Gift Wink what would it be?
Better filters. Ie small gift
Recommendations to go with gift selected.
Q4. What features could you not live without?

Q5. Would you be interested in posting your own gift ideas to Gift Wink?
Yes it would allow me to remember what I have bought in the past!
Q6. Would you buy a gift from Gift Wink? If no, please tell us the main reason why
Yes, all items easy to locate with a good price range ( no over inflated prices! )
Q7 On a scale of 0-10 how likely would you be to recommend Gift Wink to a friend or family member? Please use a scale where 0 is would not at all and 10 is definitely would
8
Q8. Are there any comments or suggestions you'd like to share with Gift Wink?
Adding more filters would really improve the site. Also adding in previous bought and making age recommendations. Overall a good site.