1. Gather your material
- 10 to 20 photos you love, from different moments.
- 5 to 8 memories, each in a sentence or two.
- A letter: four short paragraphs is plenty.
- Optionally, a song that's yours.
2. Pick a format that fits the occasion
- Birthday: a party, a newspaper, a film premiere or a game.
- Anniversary: your first chat replayed, a year-in-review, a passport, a mixtape or an album.
- Asking them out: an escape room, a sky of stars, a comic or a cosy room.
Browse them all on the templates page and play each demo before you choose.
3. Fill it in
Swap in your names, photos and words. Most people spend the most time on the letter, and that's the right instinct. Preview it on your own phone first.
4. Send it at the right moment
- At midnight on their birthday.
- In the morning of your anniversary, so it sets up the day.
- Right before you ask them out in person, or instead of it.
A dearyou templateOur AlbumA good first one to make: your photos as an album they turn page by page, with your song playing.Play the demo free What the research says
Givers often avoid sentimental gifts because they seem risky and choose safer, taste-matching ones instead, even though recipients would prefer the sentimental option more often.
A website made of your own photos and words is about as sentimental as gifts get. The research suggests it's less of a risk than it feels.
Questions people ask
Can I make a website for my girlfriend without coding?+
Yes. With a template you just add photos, memories and a letter, preview it, and send one link that opens on any phone.
How long does it take to make a personalised website?+
About an hour if you have your photos and memories ready. Most of the time goes into the letter.
Make it yours
A dearyou templateCake & CandlesPlay the demo free, then fill it with your own photos, words and song.Play the demo free 
A dearyou templateUnlock MePlay the demo free, then fill it with your own photos, words and song.Play the demo free #howto#websites#personalised#templates
Sources
- [1]Givi, J. & Galak, J. (2017). Sentimental value and gift giving: Givers' fears of getting it wrong prevents them from getting it right. Journal of Consumer Psychology, 27(4), 473–479. Read
