How much does GroupGiftBook cost?
It’s free to register a recipient and download pdf’s up to 10 pages. If your book is more than 10 pages you will pay a small fee to download the pdf (a little more than the cost of a greeting card). You can also purchase a hardbound book. Books cost: $34.99 for 0-20 pages, $44.99 for 21-40 pages, $69.99 50-100 pages. Plus shipping.
How do I invite friends and family to contribute?
When you register someone to receive a GroupGiftBook, a URL is generated. You can copy that url and send it to friends and family via text, social media, or email.
Does GroupGiftBook offer invitation templates so I can easily invite friends to contribute?
GroupGiftBook has a couple of invitation templates that you can copy and then edit. The contributor link is embedded in these templates.
Can I send the invitations through the GroupGiftBook site so I can follow up with invitees?
Unfortunately, this feature is not available yet.
What information is needed to create a GroupGiftBook for a friend?
You will need to indicate the occasion, the recipient’s first and last name, the cut off date for friends and family to contribute their pages, and a proposed due date that allows for time to print the book prior to any event or occasion, if desired.
What elements can I edit in my book or pages?
The organizer can create and edit the registry, the book cover, and all contributed pages. Contributors can only view and edit the pages they have created.
How do I get back to my page if I want to make changes?
To get to pages you’ve already created, go to www.GroupGiftBook.com, sign-in, and click on “My Pages”.
What if I got an invitation to contribute to a book but the linked page says “Page creation disabled. Last day to contribute has passed. Contact your organizer for details.”?
The organizer’s name is at the top of the page. You can reach out to the organizer and ask them to adjust the cut off date so you can complete your page before printing.
Someone made an inappropriate comment on their page, what can be done?
GroupGiftBook does not take responsibility for any of the content provided. However, the organizer can edit any page, or delete a page. Likewise, the organizer can reach out to the person who contributed a page with inappropriate content and ask them to make changes.
I was invited to contribute a page in a book. Can I get a copy of the book for myself when completed?
The organizer has ownership of the pdf and can forward it to anyone they’d like.
Can I choose different layouts, fonts and font colors?
For GroupGiftBook’s first site release, we are only offering one format and book size.
How many pages can can be created in a book?
Each book can hold up to 99 pages. For books requiring more than 100 pages, please contact GroupGiftBook’s customer support to unlock additional pages. contact@groupgiftbook.com. NOTE: Due to the number of pages, the book may need to be split into volume 1 and volume 2.
Can I choose a different layout, font style and colors for the cover?
Not at this time. As we are a newly launched website, we are only offering one book, cover, and page layout at the moment.
Can I create a custom cover for my book?
Not at this time.
What if I do not have a personal photo for my page?
GroupGiftBook has provided several options available in the upload widget including: Drop Box, Getty Images, Shutterstock or iStock, Unsplash. Unsplash is the only service that requires no sign-in.
Why do I have to create an account to submit my page?
This is so you can revisit your page at a later date, edit, and/or make changes. Also, providing your email allows the organizer to contact you in the event changes are needed. Providing your email also allows the recipient to send out a thank you note to you and everyone who participated without a lot of effort.
Can I download a digital copy of my GroupGiftBook any time, even if the book has been physically printed?
To download a digital copy of your book, follow these steps:
- * Navigate to My Books, select the book.
- * Click on View all Pages.
- * Click on Download PDF.
How many times can I download a pdf?
The organizer can download their books as many times as they’d like and send it to anyone they would like.
Can I pay GroupGiftBook to edit my book for me?
If you are having trouble editing your page(s), you can contact GroupGiftBook and we will gladly help you make a great page.