How you can earn money by selling digital products

Hey there, I’m Ruhi, and I’m about to show you the exciting path to boosting your income!

I jumped into the world of selling Notion templates on Gumroad just 20 days ago, starting on September 25, 2023. I’m going to share my exciting journey as a digital creator!

In these 20 days, I have

• 200+ customers
• $10 Revenue on my free templates
• 274 Sales
• 1620 Views

Don’t you find it incredible to witness this progress in just 20 days?

It’s simple but not always easy.

I’m here to show you that taking the leap into creating and selling digital products is truly worthwhile.

Firstly you should know what digital products is

A digital product is something that exists in a digital or electronic format, which means it’s stored on a computer or accessible online.

These products can include things like software applications (apps), e-books, music or video downloads, online courses, graphics, templates, and more.

Here is an example that will show you that you can really earn $10k+ per month selling digital products.

Thomas Frank earning by selling Notion templates

Thomas Frank Gumroad dashboard

What you can sell as a Digital Product

There are tons of digital products that you can sell online but I will list only a few of them for you that are high in demand:

1. E-books and Guides
2. Online Courses
3. Stock Photos and Videos
4. Website Themes and Notion Templates
5. Music and Audio Tracks
6. Meal Plans and Recipes
7. Personal Finance Tools
8. Online Games and Gaming Add-ons

Apps on which you can sell these Products

You can find a lot of platforms where you can sell your digital product. You can choose platforms according to comfort and ease.

1. Payhip: It’s an easy platform to sell digital stuff for free. You can list up to 25 products without any cost.
2. Gumroad: Another good option to sell digital products for free. You can list up to 10 products and makeup to $1,000 a month at no charge.
3. Creative Market: If you’re into creative items like fonts or graphics, this place is great. You can list up to 5 products and earn up to $500 a month for free.
4. Etsy: Known for handmade and vintage goods, but you can also sell digital stuff like e-books. You can list up to 10 products without any fees.
5. Itch.io: If you’re into selling video games and game-related stuff, you can list as many products as you want for free.

AI Tools that you can use to Sell Digital Products

1. Canva: Design Like a Pro Without the Designer Canva is a powerful design tool. Design product mockups and icons effortlessly with templates and stock images. Skip the designer or complex software.
2. Typedream: Make Websites Easily, No Coding Needed Typedream is a user-friendly website builder. Create beautiful sites and pages with a simple drag-and-drop interface. No developer skills or coding required.
3. Producthunt: Launch Your Product for Free, No Marketing Agency Needed Producthunt is a community platform to launch your digital products. Get exposure to potential customers and early adopter feedback.
4. ChatGPT: Your Content Creator, No Product Developer Required ChatGPT is an AI model for idea generation, content creation, and product planning. Just ask, and it’ll give you personalized answers. Skip hiring a developer or spending hours on research.