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The VidDay Blog features useful tips on how to make group video gifts to celebrate any occasion.
Browse through our ideas, stories, and tips for inspiration to create a surprise video montage and more!
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Are Retirement eCards Too Impersonal? Here’s When They Actually Work
Retirement eCards are easy to send, which is exactly why they often feel forgettable. This guide breaks down when they actually work, when they fall short, and how to make them feel more personal.
1 day ago4 min read


Retirement Party Ideas for Work: Games, Themes, and Video Tribute Tips
Planning a retirement party at work? These ideas go beyond the usual. Explore themes, activities, and simple ways to include everyone, even from a distance.
2 days ago7 min read


Retirement Video Ideas: How to Make a Memorable Retirement Video
Looking for retirement video ideas? This guide shows what to include, how different styles work, and how to turn messages and memories into something worth watching again.
2 days ago10 min read


How To Compile Birthday Video Messages Into a Surprise Video
Bringing together birthday video messages sounds simple until the clips start piling up. This guide shows how to organize, arrange, and compile everything into a video that actually comes together without getting stuck.
5 days ago5 min read


Collecting a Group Birthday Video Yourself vs Using a Service
When making a group birthday video, most people end up choosing between managing everything themselves or using a service. Both can work, but they assume very different things.
Feb 274 min read


It’s Okay If You Don’t Want to Manage a Group Birthday Video
Many people assume they must manage every detail of a group birthday video to make it meaningful. In reality, care and coordination don’t have to come from the same place.
Feb 264 min read


What People Underestimate About Making a Group Birthday Video
Most people think editing is the hard part of making a group birthday video. In reality, the real effort shows up much earlier, in ways people rarely expect.
Feb 255 min read


Two Ways People Make Group Birthday Videos (And Why One Fails More Often)
Most people assume there’s only one way to make a group birthday video. In reality, there are two. Understanding the difference upfront can save time, effort, and frustration.
Feb 244 min read


Employee Appreciation Day Video Ideas for 2026
Employee Appreciation Day is Mar 6, 2026. Get simple video ideas, a real example, and how to collect team messages fast with VidDay.
Feb 232 min read


How to Collect Birthday Video Messages from Friends (Without Chasing Files)
Making a birthday video usually means one of two things: editing or collecting. This guide explains the difference and shows how to collect birthday video messages from friends without file chaos or awkward follow-ups.
Feb 233 min read


What to Say in a Group Video When You Don’t Know What to Say
If you freeze when recording a group video, it’s rarely because you don’t care or don’t know what to say. This post explains why the pressure to sound meaningful makes words disappear, and how starting from something specific makes recording easier.
Feb 26 min read


When a Group Video Is the Right Birthday Gift (And When It Isn’t)
Choosing the right birthday gift isn’t about spending more. It’s about understanding when a group video fits the moment better than a traditional gift, and when it doesn’t.
Jan 264 min read


Group Video vs Traditional Gift: How to Choose What Fits the Moment
Not every moment calls for the same kind of gift. This post explains how to choose between a group video and a traditional gift based on what the moment actually needs.
Jan 194 min read


Why Some People Don’t Contribute to Group Videos (And Why That’s Normal)
If people don’t respond to a group video invite, it’s easy to take that silence personally. This post explains why uneven participation is normal, even when people care, and how to rethink what success actually looks like.
Jan 195 min read


Why Some Group Video Gifts Work and Others Feel Awkward
Group video gifts can be incredibly meaningful, but they can also feel awkward when the setup is unclear or the pressure is too high. This post breaks down the three factors that make the difference, so your video feels genuine, not forced.
Jan 197 min read


Joy, Not Junk: Why VidDay Signed the Kids’ Party Pact
Parents are rethinking how we celebrate kids’ birthdays — choosing joy over junk. VidDay has joined the Kids’ Party Pact by No Crap Parties to help make children’s parties more meaningful, affordable, and planet-friendly. Discover what parents really think about gifting, why it’s time to break the “more stuff” cycle, and how you can be part of the change.
Oct 21, 20253 min read


10 Must-Try New VidDay Features
VidDay just got even better. From custom themes to personalized songs and eco-friendly extras, discover 10 new features that make video gifting unforgettable.
Sep 3, 20254 min read


The Best Video Gift Ideas for Birthdays, Anniversaries & Everything In Between
Discover 3 creative video gift ideas for birthdays, anniversaries, and more. From group videos to custom songs and solo eCards, VidDay makes every celebration unforgettable.
Jul 28, 20252 min read


How to Invite People to Join a Birthday or Group Video with VidDay
Learn how to invite people to your birthday, wedding, or retirement video with VidDay. Use Smart Invites, shareable links, RSVP tracking, and more.
Jun 25, 20253 min read


How to Personalize Your VidDay Invitation & Boost Participation
Learn how to personalize your VidDay invitation with custom text, photos, prompts, and gifts — all to boost engagement and make your video extra special.
Jun 23, 20253 min read
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