{"id":2660,"date":"2007-11-08T21:57:06","date_gmt":"2007-11-08T16:27:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2007\/11\/10-best-gift-ideas-for-bloggers\/"},"modified":"2026-10-12T21:10:00","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T15:40:00","slug":"10-best-gift-ideas-for-bloggers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2007\/11\/10-best-gift-ideas-for-bloggers\/","title":{"rendered":"18 Best Gift Ideas for Bloggers in 2026 (Free and Paid)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for gift ideas for bloggers? Bloggers are not easy to shop for. A box of chocolates is nice, but what most of us really want is support for the work: readers, links, tools that save time, and the occasional kind word. We first shared these <strong>gift ideas for bloggers<\/strong> in 2007. Here is the list updated for 2026, from free gifts that cost nothing to useful gadgets and subscriptions.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-60525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/send-thank-you-gift.jpg\" alt=\"Gift ideas for bloggers\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/send-thank-you-gift.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/send-thank-you-gift-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/send-thank-you-gift-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Quick answer:<\/strong> The best gifts for bloggers are direct support (a tip, a paid membership or a purchase through their affiliate links), a paid subscription to a tool they use every day, good gear such as a USB microphone or ergonomic keyboard, and free gifts like sharing their posts, linking to them and leaving a thoughtful comment.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6acfab5bc7158\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #1a202c;color:#1a202c\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #1a202c;color:#1a202c\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" 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>Tools and subscriptions bloggers love<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2007\/11\/10-best-gift-ideas-for-bloggers\/#Gadgets_and_gear_for_bloggers\" >Gadgets and gear for bloggers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2007\/11\/10-best-gift-ideas-for-bloggers\/#Free_gift_ideas_for_bloggers\" >Free gift ideas for bloggers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2007\/11\/10-best-gift-ideas-for-bloggers\/#The_best_gift_say_thank_you\" >The best gift: say thank you<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2007\/11\/10-best-gift-ideas-for-bloggers\/#FAQ\" >FAQ<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2007\/11\/10-best-gift-ideas-for-bloggers\/#What_is_a_good_cheap_gift_for_a_blogger\" >What is a good cheap gift for a blogger?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2007\/11\/10-best-gift-ideas-for-bloggers\/#What_do_bloggers_need_most\" >What do bloggers need most?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2007\/11\/10-best-gift-ideas-for-bloggers\/#Should_I_gift_a_blogger_hosting_or_a_domain\" >Should I gift a blogger hosting or a domain?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gift_ideas_for_bloggers_that_support_their_work\"><\/span>Gift ideas for bloggers that support their work<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Send a tip or join their membership:<\/strong> many bloggers use <a href=\"https:\/\/buymeacoffee.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Buy Me a Coffee<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/ko-fi.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ko-fi<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Patreon<\/a>. A small monthly amount helps pay for hosting and time.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Buy through their affiliate links:<\/strong> if you were going to buy something anyway, use their link. It costs you nothing extra.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pay for their newsletter:<\/strong> if they run a paid newsletter on Substack or similar, a yearly subscription is a gift that keeps paying.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Buy from their wish list:<\/strong> some bloggers share an Amazon wish list. You know they will use the gift.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tools_and_subscriptions_bloggers_love\"><\/span>Tools and subscriptions bloggers love<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Design:<\/strong> a year of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/pro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Canva Pro<\/a> for featured images, pins and social graphics.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Writing help:<\/strong> a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grammarly.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Grammarly<\/a> Premium subscription, or a paid AI assistant. See whether <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2023\/02\/chatgpt-plus-pro-premium-version\/\">ChatGPT Plus is worth it<\/a> before you gift one.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hosting or a domain name:<\/strong> offer to pay a year of hosting or a new domain. Ask first, because moving a site is work.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A professional logo or design:<\/strong> pay a designer for a new logo, a sharp <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2015\/03\/dispay-sharper-logo-on-high-resolution-screens\/\">retina-ready logo<\/a> or a theme refresh.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gadgets_and_gear_for_bloggers\"><\/span>Gadgets and gear for bloggers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A good microphone:<\/strong> for podcasts, videos and calls, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/go\/usb-microphone-podcasting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\">USB microphone<\/a> is a big upgrade over a laptop mic.<\/li>\n<li><strong>An ergonomic keyboard:<\/strong> bloggers type all day, so an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/go\/ergonomic-keyboard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\">ergonomic keyboard<\/a> and a comfortable mouse help prevent wrist pain.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Books:<\/strong> a few good <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/go\/blogging-books\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\">blogging and writing books<\/a> for inspiration away from the screen.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Comfort:<\/strong> noise-cancelling headphones, a laptop stand or a desk lamp for late-night writing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Free_gift_ideas_for_bloggers\"><\/span>Free gift ideas for bloggers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Share their posts:<\/strong> share a useful article on social media, in a forum or in your newsletter, with a note on why you liked it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Link to them:<\/strong> a genuine link from your own site sends readers and helps their search rankings.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Write a review or recommendation:<\/strong> mention their blog in a roundup or recommend it to friends.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Invite them to guest post or do an interview:<\/strong> give them a new audience. Here are tips to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2011\/04\/rock-your-next-guest-post\/\">rock your next guest post<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Offer your skills free:<\/strong> if you are a designer, developer, photographer or SEO, a few hours of help can be worth more than any gadget.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_best_gift_say_thank_you\"><\/span>The best gift: say thank you<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Leave a thoughtful comment or send a short email telling the blogger how one of their posts helped you. Most bloggers never hear from the people they help. A few kind, specific words can mean more than any material gift, and they cost nothing.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_good_cheap_gift_for_a_blogger\"><\/span>What is a good cheap gift for a blogger?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A small tip on Buy Me a Coffee or Ko-fi, a share of their best post, or a book they mentioned wanting.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_bloggers_need_most\"><\/span>What do bloggers need most?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Readers and time. Anything that brings them visitors or saves them hours, such as a design tool or writing tool, is a useful gift.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_gift_a_blogger_hosting_or_a_domain\"><\/span>Should I gift a blogger hosting or a domain?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Only if you ask first. Bloggers often have their hosting set up a certain way and may not want to move.<\/p>\n<p>What is the best gift you have received as a blogger? Tell us in the comments.<\/p>\n<p><em>Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, QuickOnlineTips earns from qualifying purchases.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for gift ideas for bloggers? Bloggers are not easy to shop for. 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