Selling digital products is a great way to earn passive income with low overhead costs


1. Best Digital Products to Sell

  • Here are some of the most profitable digital products:
  • E-books & Guides (Self-publish on Amazon Kindle, Gumroad, or Payhip)
  • Printable Planners & Templates (Resumes, calendars, budget sheets – sell on Etsy or Creative Market)
  • Online Courses & Workshops (Teach a skill via Udemy, Teachable, or Kajabi)
  • Stock Photos/Videos (Sell on Shutterstock, Adobe Stock, or your own website)
  • Digital Art & Illustrations (NFTs, Procreate brushes, Canva templates)
  • Software & Apps (Mobile apps, WordPress plugins, Notion templates)
  • Music & Sound Effects (Sell beats, loops, or SFX on AudioJungle)
  • Podcast & YouTube Templates (Show notes, video scripts, SEO checklists)

2. Where to Sell Digital Products

Platform- Best For- Fees
Etsy - Printables, templates, art - ~6.5% + fees
Gumroad - E-books, courses, software - 10% + payment fees
Payhip - E-books, memberships, subscriptions - 5% or flat fee
Teachable/Kajabi - Online courses & memberships - ~5-10% (or monthly fee)
Podia - All-in-one  (courses, downloads, memberships) Monthly fee
Creative Market Design assets, fonts, templates - 40-50% commission
Amazon KDP E-books (Kindle Direct Publishing) - Up to 70% royalty
Self-Hosted Option: Use Shopify + Digital Downloads app or WordPress + WooCommerce for full control.

3. How to Create & Sell Digital Products (Step-by-Step)

1.Choose a Niche – Solve a problem (e.g., "SEO checklist for bloggers").

2.Create the Product – Use Canva (for templates), Google Docs (e-books), or ScreenPal (video courses).

3.Set Up a Sales Page – Use Carrd, Gumroad, or WordPress for a simple store.

4.Price Strategically –
  •  Low-ticket: $5–20 (printables, templates)
  • Mid-ticket: $20–100 (e-books, courses)
  • High-ticket: $100+ (premium software, coaching bundles)
5.Market Your Product –
  • Pinterest & SEO (for printables/e-books)
  • YouTube/TikTok (for courses & tutorials)
  • Email List & Paid Ads (scalable strategy)

4. How to Maximize Profits

  •  Upsell & Bundle – Offer a "Pro Version" or bundle products (e.g., resume template + cover letter).
  • Subscription Model – Sell monthly content (Notion templates, stock photos).
  • Affiliate Marketing – Let others promote your product for a commission (via Gumroad, Payhip).
  • Repurpose Content – Turn a blog post into an e-book, then a mini-course.

5. Free Tools to Get Started

  • Canva (Design templates, e-books)
  • Google Docs/Sheets (E-books, planners)
  • OBS Studio (Record courses)
  • Gumroad/Payhip (Free to start selling)

Final Tip: Start small (e.g., a $5 printable) to test demand before scaling. Would you like help choosing a specific product idea? 
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