How to use ThankBetter with Zola
Zola helps you organize your wedding and registry. ThankBetter helps you finish beautifully — by collecting, recording, and sharing heartfelt video thank-yous once the celebration is over.
Two Ways to Bring Your List Into ThankBetter
✓ Export (Best Option)
Download a CSV or Excel file of your gifts and upload directly to ThankBetter.
•Open Zola's Gift Tracker to see each gift with order details, item name, gift giver, and thank you note status
•Download as a CSV file
•You can also export RSVPs from Track RSVPs → Export RSVPs
•Desktop works best for exporting
HTML-Save + AI (Works Anywhere)
Save your registry or guest list page and let our importer pull names, gifts, and messages automatically.
•If you're on mobile and don't see export, scroll through Gift Tracker so all rows are visible
•Save the page: File → Save Page As → "Webpage, HTML only"
•Upload to ThankBetter and our AI will extract the details
How to use ThankBetter with Zola
- 1
Collect your list
Open Zola's Gift Tracker to see each gift with order details, item name, quantity, value, gift message, the gift giver's address, order status, and thank you note status.
- Download as CSV file from Gift Tracker
- Export RSVPs: Track RSVPs → Export RSVPs for guest list
- Mobile users: scroll through all rows, then save the page as HTML
- 2
Upload to ThankBetter
Upload the CSV/Excel or saved HTML file. ThankBetter pulls guest names, gifts, messages, addresses, and RSVP status automatically.
- You can trim or remove address fields if you don't need them
- Review and clean up any data before proceeding
- 3
Personalize your Thank-You Page
Record a short video thanking your guests, add wedding photos, and pick an accent color that matches your Zola wedding site.
- Say something like "We're so grateful you were part of our day"
- Add wedding photos to create a visual story
- Turn on Guest Uploads so friends can drop candid photos or short clips
- Your page becomes a shared highlight reel
- 4
Share your ThankBetter link
Add a new section to your Zola wedding website called "Thank You" or "Photos" with your ThankBetter link.
- Use Zola's guest messaging to send one final note with your link
- Include the message: "Here's our thank-you video and photo gallery"
Where to Place Your ThankBetter Link in Zola
Make it easy for guests to find your video thank-you page by adding your link to strategic locations in your Zola wedding site.
- Add a new section called "Thank You" or "Photo Gallery" to your wedding website
- Include in the "Registry Greeting" or "About Us" section
- Send via Zola's guest messaging feature after the wedding
- Add to your wedding website's navigation menu
Zola + ThankBetter — better together
What Zola does well
- +All-in-one wedding hub with website, RSVPs, registry, and vendor search
- +Universal registry: cash funds, honeymoon experiences, and physical gifts in one place
- +Built-in Gift Tracker with CSV download and "thank you sent" tracking
What Zola doesn't do
- –Tracks gifts but doesn't create a personal, shareable thank-you page with video
- –No place for guests to upload photos and memories from your wedding
- –Limited emotional connection compared to video messages
How ThankBetter helps
- ✓Creates the emotional wrap-up with one link that says "you mattered"
- ✓Combines video thanks with a shared mini-gallery
- ✓Guests can upload their own photos and messages
- ✓Turns gratitude into a keepsake experience
How to write a great thank-you for Zola gift-givers
Zola's Gift Tracker gives you everything you need to write a genuinely personal thank-you: the giver's name, the exact item, and often a personal note. Here's how to use that to your advantage.
What you already know about each giver
- Giver's full name (from the gift tracker)
- Exactly what they bought — item name and sometimes a personal message
- Whether it was a cash fund contribution or a physical gift
- Shipping address if you want to follow up with a card
Sample wording templates
Registry gift (written)
“Dear [Name], thank you so much for the [item] — we love it. It's going to be perfect for [specific use or memory]. We're so grateful you celebrated with us. With love, [Your name]”
Cash fund contribution (written)
“Dear [Name], thank you for your generous contribution to our [honeymoon/home/experience fund]. It means the world to us that you helped make that possible. We'll think of you every time we [use it]. With love, [Your name]”
30-second video script
“Hey [Name]! I just wanted to say a quick thank you for the [item] — honestly, [one genuine sentence about why it matters]. We're so happy you were part of our day. Thank you!”
ThankBetter pre-loads each recipient's name and gift before you hit record — so you never go blank on camera. One take, 30 seconds, done.
Ready to send your Zola thank-yous?
Import your Zola list, record one video, and send personalized thank-yous to everyone. Free to start.
Get Started FreeFrequently asked questions
How do I send thank-yous with Zola?
Export your gift list or RSVPs from Zola, upload it to ThankBetter, record your video thank-yous, and share your link via your Zola wedding site or guest messages.
Can I use ThankBetter if Zola doesn't have exports on mobile?
Yes — scroll through your Gift Tracker or guest list so all entries are visible, then save the page as HTML (File → Save As). Upload the HTML file and our importer extracts everything for you.
Can I add people who didn't give a gift?
Absolutely. Import your full RSVP list from Zola and thank everyone who made your day special, whether they gave a gift or simply celebrated with you.
Can I match my thank-you page to my wedding design?
Yes. Upload wedding photos and choose an accent color to match your Zola wedding site theme. Your thank-you page will feel like a natural extension of your wedding brand.
Where do I share my ThankBetter link?
Add it to your Zola wedding website in a new section, include it in post-wedding guest messages, or share via email and text. Anywhere your guests can click a link.
Is my data private?
You control which fields to import from Zola. You can edit or delete sensitive information like addresses before sending your thank-you messages. Your privacy is your choice.
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ThankBetter is not affiliated with Zola. Information on this page describes how ThankBetter works with Zola exports and may change as Zola updates their platform. Last reviewed: 2026-06-29.