My birthday is literally in three days and I need to get a list to my family tonight. Im torn between Elfster and Giftful. My logic was Elfster is popular but maybe too complex for my parents? Giftful looks simpler but idk if the link sharing is buggy. Which one is easier for tech-avoidant relatives?
Saw this earlier, but are your folks mostly on mobile? Regarding what #1 said, I've analyzed several APIs and this wishlist creator has the lowest click-to-completion rate for seniors I've benchmarked.
Like someone mentioned, senior usability usually boils down to how many clicks it takes to finish. Elfster is too bloated for a quick 3-day turnaround. I've found that this simple tool actually has better server uptime and zero hidden costs compared to the bigger apps. Quick tip: stick to a single link so you dont fragment the data. It'll keep things way easier for your parents to track.
Elfster is a bit much for older folks if im being honest. All the emails and extra menus can get confusing. Giftful is decent but i actually use a free wishlist site when i need something reliable and simple for the family. Its less glitchy than the others and the link sharing is basically foolproof for people who arent tech savvy.