How to Sell Digital Products: 5 Profitable Digital Products And Where To Sell Them
We’ll explore a successful strategy to sell digital products online. I’ll introduce five types of digital products you can sell online, examples of successful products, tools for creating them, platforms for selling, and methods to drive traffic to your products. Even if you don’t have a YouTube channel, you can still create and sell these products online.
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Digital Product 1: Travel Guides
Creating and selling travel guides is a lucrative digital product. For instance, Lonely Planet offers over 800 travel guides covering various parts of the world. Similarly, author Rick Steves has found success selling travel guides on Amazon.
To create travel guides, you can use tools like Canva. Search for “travel guides template” and choose a template that fits your style. If Canva’s templates don’t meet your needs, try searching for travel guide templates on Etsy. For content, tools like ChatGPT can help generate detailed travel itineraries, which you can then customize and verify for accuracy.
Another innovative tool is “Guided,” which captures your screen as you create how-to videos or guides, adding arrows and transcriptions to make the process easier.
Digital Product 2: eBooks
eBooks are another versatile digital product. They can cover various topics like cooking, personal finance, fitness, and more. Many content creators, such as popular YouTube chefs, successfully sell both physical and digital copies of their books.
To create an eBook, you can use Canva’s eBook templates or employ AI tools like Designer, which can generate content based on your input and even create eBooks from videos or podcasts. After generating the content, customize it to fit your style, and download it as a PDF or flipbook.
Digital Product 3: Business Systems
Business systems, such as bookkeeping sheets, planners, client trackers, and checklists, are in high demand. These can be sold individually or as bundles. Platforms like Etsy showcase successful examples of these products, often created using tools like Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel.
If you’re not proficient with these tools, consider partnering with someone who is. By leveraging their skills, you can create valuable business systems to sell online.
Digital Product 4: Content Creation Systems
Content creation systems, including social media planners, content calendars, and brand trackers, are essential tools for content creators. Stores on Etsy, like those offering Notion templates, show that these products can generate significant revenue.
To create these systems, you might need to learn how to use platforms like Notion or Google Sheets. If you already have a content creation system for your own use, consider packaging it for sale to your audience.
Digital Product 5: Educational Pintables
Educational pintables, such as posters, flashcards, and activity books for kids, are another profitable digital product. These can be created and sold digitally, allowing buyers to print them as needed. Etsy stores offering preschool worksheets and educational posters demonstrate the demand and potential revenue.
You can create these products using Canva, which provides templates and tools for designing educational materials. I’ve made a detailed video on creating educational posters and flashcards, linked in the description.
Where to Sell Digital Products
There are several platforms where you can sell your digital products:
- Your Website: Selling on your own website, like my site, https://trenditranquility.com/, gives you control over the sales process and customer experience.
- E-commerce Platforms: Platforms like Shopify and Payhip allow you to set up an online store easily. Shopify, for instance, hosts many successful digital product stores.
- Gumroad: Gumroad is another great option for selling digital products, offering simplicity and ease of use.
Driving Traffic to Your Digital Products
To drive traffic to your products, you can use social media or paid ads. Platforms like YouTube, TikTok, Pinterest, and Instagram are excellent for promoting your products organically.
For paid ads, consider using Etsy ads if you’re selling on Etsy or Google Ads to drive traffic to your website. These methods can help increase visibility and sales.
Conclusion
Selling digital products is a viable and profitable online business strategy. Whether you’re creating travel guides, eBooks, business systems, content creation systems, or educational printables, the tools and platforms available make the process accessible and efficient. Share in the comments which digital products you’re selling or planning to sell.
About The Author
Maryjane Bernard
Maryjane Bernard is an entrepreneur and a blogger. She shares valuable insights and strategies through her online platforms.