If you’re short on ideas when trying to find a gift for someone for a special occasion, why not consider giving a free gift card? There are several easy ways to get a free gift card online. From completing surveys to applying for credit cards, the possibilities are endless. Then why not?

Even if the recipient doesn’t have a computer, you can still give them a nice gift. Most of the time, all you need are the card numbers that are sent in the email. Simply copy or print the numbers and include them on a regular card. Even local brick-and-mortar stores often accept gift cards presented this way.

For the more tech-savvy people, customizing your own email and pasting links into it could work really well. Include photos of yourself in the email to make it really personal. You could even link directly to the sale pages of items or categories that the recipient is interested in.

Gift cards allow the recipient to make their own decision about what they would like to receive as a gift. However, if someone is particularly hesitant, he can always print out various items from the store’s website and present them with the card. If that person doesn’t use a computer, then all he has to do is circle what he wants and you can take care of the rest.

Gift cards can be a fun and thoughtful gift for just about anyone. Most of the time they are very well received, unlike some gifts. They’re also great for people who have everything or never want anything. They didn’t even have to know it was free.