When recipients click the Gift Link, they go through the following flow to open and accept their gift.

? Step 1: Gift Notification Page

• The recipient sees a welcome message:
  “Hello [Name], BlinkSwag sent you this gift”
• Festive design with animated/confetti elements and cute characters.
  
• Call to Action:
  ? Swipe to open the card
  

? Step 2: Open Gift Card

• The recipient views a personalized message from the sender (e.g., “Alee”).
• Button displayed:
  ? Accept Gift – proceeds to the gift selection/checkout.

? Step 3: View Gift Selection

• Gift preview appears (e.g., Classic Gourmet Gift Basket).
• Product image, vendor (e.g., 1800Baskets), and a dropdown for description.
• Next button to continue.

? Step 4: Shipping Details & Checkout

• Recipient enters:
  • First & Last Name
  • Email & Phone Number
  • Shipping Address
• Order Summary on the right shows selected gift.
• Terms checkbox must be checked.
• Checkout button finalizes the gift acceptance.

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You’ll be taken to the Gift Detail View when you click on a specific gift card from the gifting dashboard. Here’s how to understand and use the different sections:

? Gift Link

• Gift link URL:
  A unique URL was generated for the gift recipient.

• View Gift button:
  Open the gift in a new tab so you can preview what the recipient sees.

• Copy Icon:
  Click to copy the gift link to your clipboard

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?️ Products

• Shows the specific item or group of items included in the gift.
  Example: “Classic Gourmet Gift Basket“

? Activity Feed

This chronological feed shows the status of the gift journey:

1. Gift Sent – Confirmation that the gift was sent to the recipient.
2. Card Opened – The recipient opened the greeting card.
3. Checkout Completed – The recipient completed the gift selection process.
4. Sales Order Generated – Displays a sales order number for tracking (e.g., SO-39160).
5. Order Consumed – Indicates the order has been processed and fulfilled.

? Email Preview (Right Panel)

• Recipient Greeting: Displays the name of the recipient (e.g., “Hello, [Recipient Name]”).
• Message Preview: A snippet of the birthday or celebration message sent with the gift.
• Card Design: Visual of the digital card sent (e.g., “YAY! ANGELA’S BIRTHDAY!”).
• Product Info: Gift item(s) included are shown again for quick reference.

✅ Step 1: Select a Product

• Browse the available gifts under the Gifting section.

• Use category filters on the left to narrow down options (e.g., Food Baskets, Tech & Audio).

• Click “Add to bucket” on your desired product

• Once selected, click “Next” at the bottom.

? Example: Cheese and Fruit Toppers for $69.99

? Step 2: Design Your Gift Email – Choose a Banner

• Pick a banner image suitable for the occasion (e.g., Birthday, Thank You, Holiday).

• You can upload a custom banner or select from pre-designed options.

• Click “Next” to continue.

? Step 3: Customize the Email Message

• Fill in:
  • Sender Name (e.g., Alee R)
  • Email Greeting—Write your message or click “Re-write with AI.”

• You can also use message templates based on the occasion.

• Click “Next” to proceed.

? Step 4: Add Recipients to Send a Gift

• Add recipient(s) manually by entering:
  • Name
  • Email Address

• Or, import via CSV or select a saved contact group (e.g., Vendors, Team USA).

• Click “Next.”

? Step 5: Review & Send

• Verify all details, including:
  • Product selected
  • Message preview
  • Recipient list
  • Fees (Shipping, Fulfillment, Picking)
• Optional: Enable Product Swap to let recipients choose a different item.
• Click “Send a Gift” to finalize.

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This guide walks you through the key features and functionalities of the Gifting Dashboard.

? Dashboard Overview

At the top of the dashboard, you can view key metrics:

• Total Links Generated:
  Shows how many gift links you’ve created in total and how many were created this month.
  

• Total Links Opened:
  Displays how many gift links were opened in total and this month.
  

• Total Links Accepted:
  Tracks how many recipients accepted the gifts.
  

• Total Spent:
  Indicates the total amount spent on gifts (including monthly spend).
  

? Filters & Search

• Search Gift:
  Use the search bar to quickly find a gift by recipient name or email.
  

• Filter Tabs:

• • All (191): View all generated gift links.
  • Sent (59): View links that have been sent.
  • Opened (113): View opened links.
  • Accepted (19): View accepted links.

• Date Picker:
  Select a specific date (e.g., Mar 24, 2025) to filter the gift records.
  

• Sort Options:
  Change the display order (e.g., ascending or descending).
  

? Gift Cards Section

Each gift card entry includes:

• Card Preview: Visual of the e-card sent.
• Recipient Info:
  • Name (e.g., DARLENE)
  • Email (e.g., darlene@blinkswag.com)
  • Sent Date (e.g., Mar 19, 2025)
• Status Tag:
  Indicates whether the gift was Sent, Opened, or Accepted.
• Action Button:
  • Resend gift: Allows you to resend the same gift to the recipient.