Skip to main content

What should I write in a wish description?

Use the description and notes to spell out what gifters can't guess — size, colour, variant, why you want it — and keep delivery details off a public list.

Written by Wishpicks

Write the specifics a gifter can't guess from the link alone — size, colour, the exact variant you want, and a short note on why. A clear description helps people pick the right thing the first time.

What to include

  • Size, colour, and variant. Wishpicks has no separate size, colour, or quantity field, so put these in the description or notes — for example, "size M, the navy version, two please."

  • The exact item. If the page shows several options, say which one you want so there's no guessing.

  • A reason, if it helps. A line like "this replaces my old one" or "the blue matches my kitchen" makes it easy for someone to choose confidently.

  • A backup or alternative. If a similar item would also work, say so — it gives gifters flexibility if your first choice sells out.

What to leave out

Your home address, above all. There's no address field on Wishpicks, and your description and notes are visible to anyone who can see the list, so on a public wishlist never type a home address. Use a neutral line like "message me for delivery details" and arrange delivery privately — the Delivery and Addresses collection covers this. The same goes for anything else you wouldn't want every viewer to read, since gifters and guests can see the description and notes.

Tips

Keep it short and specific: a couple of clear lines beats a long paragraph. You can update it any time — see "How do I edit a wish?" — and it's worth setting a priority too, so gifters know which wishes matter most; see "How do I add notes, priority, or details to a wish?"

Did this answer your question?