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Not just what. WHY. Add context to every need so gift-givers understand the story behind each item. One link for all occasions.
Stop creating separate lists for every birthday and holiday. Maintain one list year-round.
Your needs list, updated year-round
Christmas, Hanukkah, any holiday
Explain what you really need
Starting a new chapter needs
Beyond the traditional registry
Share your needs anytime
When gift-givers understand WHY you want something, they give more thoughtfully.
Tell gift-givers WHY you need each item. "I need this camera because I'm starting a YouTube channel" is more compelling than just a product link.
Mark items as critical, high, medium, or low priority. Help gift-givers know what would make the biggest impact.
Unlike traditional wishlists, include your social media, website, and other links. It's a full profile, not just a gift list.
Share one simple link that works for birthdays, holidays, and anytime. Update it throughout the year.
When someone asks what you want for your birthday, just send them your link. Your needs list is always up-to-date with exactly what you need and why.
Traditional wishlists are just product links. What I Actually Need lets you add context and explanations for each item. Instead of just "Camera - $299", you can say "I need this camera because I'm starting a YouTube channel and my phone quality isn't good enough." Gift-givers understand the WHY, making gifts more meaningful.
Yes! Enable group contributions for any item. Family members can pool money together for bigger-ticket items instead of each buying something small. 100% of the contribution amount goes to you — supporters pay a small fee (6.2% total) to cover payment processing and platform costs.
Yes, completely free for you! We sustain the platform two ways: (1) Affiliate commissions of 4-10% when gift-givers buy through product links — at zero cost to you or them, and (2) A small fee on group contributions paid by supporters. You never pay anything.
Absolutely! Add items from Amazon, Target, Walmart, Best Buy, Etsy, or any online store. We automatically convert links to affiliate links to sustain the platform at no cost to you or your gift-givers.
No! The beauty of What I Actually Need is maintaining ONE list year-round. Add items whenever you think of them, and share the same link for birthdays, holidays, or anytime someone asks "what do you want?"
Yes! Each person can create their own profile. You could even create a family group where everyone shares their needs lists. Perfect for organized holiday gift-giving.
Link-in-bio tools like Linktree only show links. What I Actually Need combines your social links WITH a needs list that explains WHY you need each item. Plus, you can accept contributions for bigger items — something no link-in-bio tool offers.
Create your profile at whatiactuallyneed.com/@you — one link for birthdays, holidays, and everything in between.
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