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GoGift Announces New iPhone Application that Allows Mobile Access to “Contributions” Report

Administrator — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:40:58 +0000

GoGift, the innovative cash gift registry that eliminates the awkwardness of asking for cash when celebrating one of life’s milestones, has announced the release of an iPhone application that will allow up to the minute mobile access to a registered user’s “Contributions” Report.

Orangevale, CA November 2, 2009 — GoGift (an online cash gift registry targeting those celebrating life’s major milestones) has announced the release of a new iPhone application. The free iPhone application is now available for individuals that have successfully created a registry at GoGift.com.

“Putting one’s account balance in the palm of their hand can be a source of great information when considering the upgrade of a honeymoon package, determining graduation wants and needs, or buying furnishings for the newly purchased home,” says co-founder Christy Gelesko.

The application is extremely user friendly and easy to use. After download, simply enter the registry username and password and then select the current event. The returned list includes each gift contribution, the gift givers name, the gift amount and any personal note that was associated with the gift.

About GoGift

GoGift is the premier cash gift registry that provides a secure and convenient online method of gifting money from friends, family, and acquaintances to individuals, couples, or groups that are going to be celebrating a special occasion. For more information, go to http://www.gogift.com.

Contact:

Trent Long, President
GoGift LLC
(916) 635-6688

GoGift Exceeds 1000 New Registries in Less than One Year

Administrator — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 19:55:50 +0000

GoGift, a California-based online registry service, announces its first milestone of over 1000 gift registries served since the company’s web-based launch in January 2007. GoGift.com is an online cash gift registry targeting those celebrating life’s major milestones. GoGift.com utilizes the convenience of the traditional gift registry and provides a tasteful alternative when cash is the preferred gift.

Orangevale, CA October 9, 2007 — Well before their one year anniversary, GoGift.com (an online cash gift registry targeting those celebrating life’s major milestones) has already exceeded 1000 new gift registries. GoGift.com launched the first week of January 2007; by October of 2007, this innovative concept struck a chord with more than 1000 individuals & couples who turned to GoGift as their gift registry of choice.

GoGift utilizes the convenience of the traditional gift registry and provides a tasteful alternative when cash is the preferred gift. “Since our inception, the concept of an online cash gift registry has been welcomed with open arms.” Trent Long – President & Co-Founder

According to Emily Post (in response to a survey conducted by the weddingchannel.com), “42% of brides and grooms-to-be said that ‘how to request money as a wedding gift’ is the most challenging etiquette issue they face as they plan their weddings.” GoGift was created as an answer to today’s financial burdens such as weddings and higher education. It’s easy to see why this twist on the traditional gift registry has been quickly accepted and embraced.

Since launch earlier this year, GoGift.com has established an average of 160 new visitors per day; 12,600 of which have bookmarked the GoGift website for future use.

About GoGift:

GoGift is the cash oriented online gift registry that provides a secure and convenient online method of gifting money from friends, family, and acquaintances to individuals, couples, or groups that are going to be celebrating a special occasion. For more information, go to http://www.gogift.com/.

Contact:
Trent Long, President
GoGift LLC
(916) 635-6688
http://www.gogift.com/

Perfect Graduation Gift Option

Administrator — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 02:56:27 +0000

4/16/2007 – “The Red and Black”, an independent student newspaper serving the University of Georgia community, profiles GoGift as a perfect option for college graduation gifts. Read the full story by Carolyn Crist titled “Finding the perfect gift made easier by Web site.”

GoGift Enters its First Graduation Season

Administrator — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 17:25:59 +0000

ORANGEVALE, CA March 30, 2007 — Graduates no longer despair! GoGift’s unique Cash Gift Registry empowers new graduates to tastefully request cash from their family and close friends to help them celebrate their big event. New graduates tend to have plenty of financial woes as they approach their big day. They have worked tremendously hard for several years and their perseverance has paid off.

GoGift’s online Cash Gift Registry is a one of a kind service that can be used to reward the graduate’s tremendous accomplishment. Now graduates can receive cash gifts from their family and friends simply and securely via the GoGift website at http://www.gogift.com/. Even guests that are across the country and cannot attend the graduation can take heart in the fact they can still be part of their loved ones special occasion.

Whether the graduate needs to buy a new computer, get a head start on their new career, pay off student loans, or take a much deserved Graduation Trip… GoGift provides them the ability to do just that.

From Massachusetts to Seattle to San Diego to Miami, people from all across the country are discovering the convenience and purchasing power delivered by GoGift. “It can be very difficult, if not impossible, for someone celebrating one of life’s big events to come right out and ask for money,” says Trent Long, President and Co-Founder of GoGift. “What these young people really need is the purchasing power to buy that laptop computer, amenities for the dorm, or that new suit for the big interview. GoGift has eliminated the awkwardness by providing a vehicle for people to ask for a cash gift in a tasteful and socially correct way.”

About GoGift

GoGift has created a cash gifting service that makes it incredibly easy for those wanting to give cash to be able to do it in a way that makes sense and is expressed with good taste. The service helps create real buying power for newlyweds, expectant mothers, school graduates, those celebrating anniversaries or other memorable occasions.

For more information, go to http://www.gogift.com/.

Contact:
Trent Long, President
GoGift LLC
(916) 635-6688
http://www.gogift.com/

A New Twist on Gift Registries

Administrator — Mon, 12 Feb 2007 21:48:59 +0000

2/12/2007 – The Sacramento Bee includes a feature story on GoGift and the cash gift registry concept. Read the full story by Darrell Smith titled “Online registry offers new way to give cash.”

Sacramento area Business Feature

Administrator — Sat, 27 Jan 2007 00:12:47 +0000

1/26/2007 – The Sacramento Business Journal spotlights Orangevale-based GoGift Inc. in the article “Online cash-gift system sets sights on special events market“ by staff writer, Mark Andreson.

Sacramento Area Startup Creates New Era in Cash Gifting

Administrator — Tue, 16 Jan 2007 19:47:28 +0000

ORANGEVALE, CA January 16, 2007 — Offering fresh proof that nothing is more powerful than an idea who’s time has come, GoGift, Inc. has created an innovative, secure and intelligent approach to cash gifting. The Orangevale-based cash gifting service has now gone live with its website at http://www.gogift.com/.

“It can be very difficult, if not impossible, for someone celebrating one of life’s big events to come right out and ask for money,” says Trent Long, president and founder of GoGift. “They know that what they really need is the buying power to purchase that laptop computer, decorate that new home, pay for additional educational expenses, whatever it might be. GoGift has eliminated that awkwardness by providing a vehicle for people to ask for a cash gift in a tasteful and socially correct way.”

GoGift makes it possible for those wishing to give cash to someone celebrating a graduation, wedding, baby shower, housewarming or another one of life’s milestones to visit the GoGift.com website and, by following the simple instructions, to give cash.

About GoGift:

Contact:
Trent Long, President
GoGift LLC
(916) 635-6688
http://www.gogift.com/