10 virtual gift ideas that are perfect for everyone on your list

For lifetime students

With access to the Internet there's a lot you can learn. There are online classes and workshops available for a variety of skills, taught by expert professionals. If your friend has been talking about taking up training for a particular skill, chances are there's an online class for it. From cooking to design or even photography, there's something for everyone! Some popular learning platforms with online classes are  Udemy, Skillshare, Coursera and the most reputed one of them all is MasterClass. If you can't decide on the course to choose, you can simply gift an all-access pass, allowing them to choose any course or courses for a whole year. 

For the couch potatoes

Most of us have found ourselves in this category during the lockdown. Binge-watching shows and having movie marathons are now our biggest forms of entertainment. Even though most streaming platforms have a few shows available for free, better content needs subscription. If you are aware of a pending subscription a friend has been wanting to renew or even buy afresh, here's your chance to grab this gifting opportunity.

Some popular OTT platforms include Netflix, Disney + Hotstar, ZEE5, VOOT and Amazon Prime Video.
 

For fitness enthusiasts

In today's age and time, one doesn't need to leave the house to maintain a fitness routine. Especially now, with gyms closed, and our brisk walks limited, we have to exercise at home. To help us with this, the Internet also offers platforms with highly-skilled fitness trainers to help you with guided workout plans. Sometimes these come with diet plans for all-rounded fitness. You can gift your friend access to any class they would like or any plans that would help them. This is a good option since fitness is now everyone's top priority. You can try the sculpting Barre classes by Physique 57 that originated in New York, or Cult.fit that offers both physical and mental fitness sessions.

For gamers

For anyone on your list who enjoys gaming, there are a variety of gifting options available. From gift cards for purchasing games on platforms like Steam and Google Play, to adding credit to their online wallets for any in-app purchases, the options are many. You can take a look at a few options here.

For music lovers 

People who bury themselves in songs know that all music platforms have a hundred advertisements simply to interrupt them. For them, you could subscribe to platforms like Spotify, JioSavaan or Apple Music  for a seamless experience. If you want to get a little more creative, consider going old school. Mix tapes was a sweet gesture of 90s'. We can now do the same by making playlists on these platforms and simply share and dedicate them virtually.

For bookworms

The people who enjoy reading books, would appreciate a good read in any form. For the ones who indulge in novels, e-books that can be read on the Kindle app or even on the Kindle gadget is an option. Sometimes, even simple PDFs are available. One can shop for E-books for their Kindle here.

If the person you want to gift likes magazines, you can gift them an annual digital or physical magazine subscription too.

For the socially minded

Right now, more than ever, a little social work is always a noble choice. If you feel like you would want your money to do good then gift a little something in your giftee's name. NGOs always send out an e-mail and a receipt thanking the person for helping them by making a donation. This will make anyone feel good and makes for a truly thoughtful gift.   

Sponsor food for children and senior citizens here.
Sponsor food for local animals here.
Sponsor rescued wildlife animals from circuses and zoos here.