2020 DYC Holiday Gift Guide

2020 DYC Holiday Gift Guide

Nov 17, 2020 | By Jackie Lipinski

2020 DYC Holiday Gift Guide

Each year, the Do You Convert team puts our heads together and comes up with the perfect wish list for those working in online sales and marketing, or anyone who appreciates techy gifts that make home and work life just a little easier. Whether you’re looking for gift inspiration for a colleague, or want to treat yourself to something nice, this list is your go-to shopping guide this holiday season. In keeping with the times, this year’s list is heavy in the categories of office tech, home tech, self-improvement and productivity.

From the DYC family to yours, we hope this holiday season is happy, healthy and restful. Enjoy!

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DJI Mini 2

At less than 249 g, it weighs about as much as an apple and fits in the palm of your hand. Compact and convenient, Mini 2 is your ideal travel companion, transforming how you capture your favorite memories.

No registration / licenses required to use. Small and easy to fly. – Kevin 

Amazon price as of 11/13/20 – $449

Insta360 ONE X2

Insta360 ONE X2 is a pocket-sized 360 camera that allows you to achieve epic angles without a drone or cameraman. It builds on its predecessor’s strengths with waterproofing, a touch display and AI-powered editing features.

360 image/video capture. Great image quality. 4 mics for 3d sound. – Kevin

Insta360 price as of 11/13/20 – $429

Office Tech

Apple AirPods Pro

Apple refined the details of comfort, creating a new class of in-ear headphones with a customizable fit that forms an exceptional seal for Active Noise Cancellation. You’ll feel your music, not your headphones.

Great for working at home and for when you mow the lawn! – Becca

Amazon price as of 11/13/20 – $194

Autonomous SmartDesk 2 – Home Office

The SmartDesk 2 – Home Office, made from a heavy-duty steel frame and robust lifting dual-motor, will raise you up smoothly and resiliently. Boost your energy and productivity by just one click.

Create a comfortable home office with this desk. – Jen

Autonomous price as of 11/13/20 – $349

Fully Standing Desk – Jarvis Frame

Turn just about any desktop or surface—butcher block, work bench, synthesizer stand, [your idea here] – into an adjustable-height workspace.

The stand-up desk is essential. – Becca

Fully price as of 11/13/20 – $339

Laura Davidson SOHO Soft Pad Management Chair

For years, the SOHO series management chair has been the #1 choice for mid century modern office chairs. Made from the highest quality materials, our chairs support over 400 lbs, don’t bend like cheaper versions, and have seating surfaces that last.

I love my office chair! – Bryce

Laura Davidson price as of 11/13/20 – $310

Sky Solutions Anti Fatigue Mat

All day support – For anyone who spends a lot of time on their feet at work or at home, this anti-fatigue kitchen floor mat is a life changer! The soft foam core reduces stress on your knees, muscles and joints by 32%.

Recommended by Bryce

Amazon price as of 11/13/20 – $39.97

Blue Yeti USB Mic

Clear, powerful, broadcast-quality sound for YouTube, game streaming, podcasting, Skype calls and music.

Get that warm sound you want for video emails and Zoom calls. – Mike

Amazon price as of 11/13/20 – $129.99

Lume Cube Video Conference Lighting Kit

Video Conferencing | Remote Working | Zoom Call Lighting | Self Broadcasting and Live Streaming | Control your lighting from 1% – 100% brightness to get the perfect lighting for your setup.

Lights make all the difference and makes staring at yourself on camera easier. – Mike

Amazon price as of 11/13/20 – $69.95

Logitech Webcam

Webcams for video conferencing and video calling.

Seriously, your web cam probably stinks…upgrade to something better by Logitech. – Mike

Logitech prices as of 11/13/20 – $39.99-$199.99

Elgato Steam Deck

15 LCD keys poised to launch unlimited actions eliminate the need to map and memorize keyboard shortcuts. One-touch, tactile operation lets you switch scenes, launch media, adjust audio and more, while visual feedback confirms your every command. Traditionally this level of control was exclusive to mainstream entertainment broadcasters. Now, it’s at your fingertips.

I use this everyday – essentially this device allows you to create folders of shortcuts just like you would on an iPhone. Big time saver for marketers! – Andrew

Elgato price as of 11/13/20 – $149.99

Home Tech

GE Profile Opal | Countertop Nugget Ice Maker

Whatever you call it — nugget ice, pellet ice, drive-in ice — you’ll always have that chewable ice that’s perfect for all beverages right from your countertop.

Makes Sonic-like soft ice! – Julie

Amazon price as of 11/13/20 – $549

Bodum Bean Cold Brew Coffee Maker

The Bodum BEAN coffee maker is simple way to prepare cold brew coffee. This coffee maker utilizes the classic French Press brew method to make delicious, flavorful cold brew coffee. Simply add your coffee grounds to the jug, then add cold water and place in the refrigerator overnight. In the morning, press the plunger down and voila, your cold brew is ready to enjoy!

Cheap and easy to use! – Bryce

Target price as of 11/13/20 – $12.99

Inovelli Z-Wave Switch

In-wall smart light switch that works w/ SmartThings, Wink, Vera / VeraPlus, Hubitat & more.

Works with our builder-installed home automation panel. – Becca

Amazon price as of 11/13/20 – $29.97

Z-Wave Plus Mini Outlet

Transform any home into a smart home with the Z-Wave Plug-In On Off Switch. The switch enables you to wirelessly control your lights and small appliances, schedule a timed event or create a custom scene from anywhere in the world, at any time of the day. Take control of your home with Z-Wave Smart Control device.” Build your own schedules and events designed around your needs.

Works with our builder-installed home automation panel. – Becca

Amazon price as of 11/13/20 – $24.99

Productivity

Unbounce

Unbounce is a drag-and-drop builder that lets you create and publish your own landing pages, without needing a developer to code ‘em. It’s an easier and faster way to get more conversions from your traffic.

Recommended by Kevin

20% off your first three months – now.doyouconvert.com/unbounce

Supermetrics

Supermetrics picks up all the marketing data you need and brings it to your favorite reporting, analytics, or storage platform — whether that’s a spreadsheet, a data visualization tool, or a marketing data warehouse.

Pull data from nearly any source (including social media accounts) into Google Data Studio. – Kevin

now.doyouconvert.com/supermetrics

CallRail

Get visibility into your calls, conversions, and conversations.

Best call tracking solution available today. – Kevin

now.doyouconvert.com/callrail

Canva

Design anything. Publish anywhere. Use Canva’s drag-and-drop feature and professional layouts to design consistently stunning graphics.

Great for making quick image layouts. – Becca

canva.com

Wavve

Turn your podcast or musical audio into engaging animated videos to share on social media!

For anyone considering starting a podcast, this is an easy-to-use app to create and share teasers on social media. – Thaïs

wavve.co

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Sleep Cycle

Sleep Cycle tracks and analyzes your sleep, waking you up at the most perfect time, feeling rested!

You can track your sleep quality night to night. I love the alarm feature… It eases you in to waking up within a 30 min window when you are not in deep sleep. Makes all the difference! – Sarah

sleepcycle.com

OpenFit

Work out at home – choose from hundreds of live fitness classes and on-demand workouts including barre, Pilates, cardio, yoga and more.

App to keep you sane! – Jen

openfit.com

Headspace

Meditation and mindfulness for any mind, any mood, any goal.

Recommended by Jen

headspace.com

Blinkist

Blinkist brings you knowledge from top nonfiction and podcasts, so you can learn anytime, anywhere.

Recommended by Mike

blinkist.com

Books

SELF Journal

Proven productivity journal designed to help you cultivate happiness and crush goals – 13-week life planner featuring a daily progress tracker to help you outperform your goals, daily gratitude acknowledgment to encourage inner positivity, and a weekly habit tracker to keep the mindset of a champ without a relapse!

Great journal for setting personal and professional goals and priorities. – Sarah

Amazon price as of 11/15/20 – $31.99

Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking

Passionately argued, superbly researched, and filled with indelible stories of real people, Quiet has the power to permanently change how we see introverts and, equally important, how they see themselves.

Insightful book for introverts, or anyone that works with an introvert! – Sarah

Amazon price as of 11/15/20 – $7.89

The Ride of a Lifetime: Lessons Learned from 15 Years as CEO of the Walt Disney Company

A memoir of leadership and success: The executive chairman of Disney, Time’s 2019 businessperson of the year, shares the ideas and values he embraced during his fifteen years as CEO while reinventing one of the world’s most beloved companies and inspiring the people who bring the magic to life.

Very entertaining with great lessons about leadership, the creative process, and working with difficult personalities. – Sarah

Amazon price as of 11/15/20 – $18.69

Time Savers / Life Hacks

Shipt

Get the things you need from stores you trust. Order everything from groceries to household essentials for delivery to your door.

Save yourself time and order what you need! – Jen

shipt.com

Hexbug Junkbots

Inside this special Dumpster pack are over 50 pieces that can be used to build four separate Junkbot characters, or mix and match pieces to customize totally new builds using the universal socket system! Animate your bots either with a motor or dynamic vibrations, and light-up energy core. The more you collect, the more you can create!

For those with young kids at home who like to build, this set will keep them occupied for a few minutes while you try to work! – Thaïs

Hexbug price as of 11/15/20 – $19.99

Need more gift ideas? Check out Do You Convert’s 2019 Holiday Gift Guide.

 

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