Selling digital products is one of the easiest and most beginner-friendly ways to start making money online. Why? Because once you create it once — you can sell it over and over again.
No shipping. No inventory. No tech degree required.
Here’s exactly how to get started, step-by-step.
💡 What Counts as a Digital Product?
A digital product is anything someone can download or access online.
It could be:
- Planners and journals
- Budget trackers or spreadsheets
- Social media templates
- E-books or guides
- Resume/CV templates
- Notion dashboards
- Worksheets, checklists, or challenge kits
- Wallpapers or printable art
If someone finds it helpful, beautiful, or time-saving — they’ll pay for it.
🛠 Step 1: Choose a Product Idea
Don’t overthink it. Start with something simple you already use or love.
Try this formula:
What do you know how to make that others would pay for to save time, stay organized, or look good online?
Examples:
- If you love organizing: sell printable planners
- If you’re on Pinterest: sell Canva templates
- If you’re into wellness: make habit trackers or meal planners
Pro Tip: Look on Etsy or TikTok for trending ideas, then put your own twist on it.
🎨 Step 2: Design It (Free Tools Work!)
You do not need Adobe or fancy design software.
Start with:
- Canva – perfect for templates, planners, and social media kits
- Google Sheets / Excel – for budget or finance tools
- Notion – for digital planners and productivity dashboards
- Microsoft Word / Docs – for guides and PDFs
Keep your design clean and beginner-friendly — especially if you’re selling to other beginners.
🛍 Step 3: Set Up Your Shop
Here are 3 great platforms to sell on (no website needed):
- Etsy – massive audience, great for planners, templates, journals
- Gumroad – simple, beautiful checkout, ideal for PDFs and small guides
- Payhip – beginner-friendly with free tier and no monthly fee
You just upload your product and write a product listing — that’s it!
✅ You don’t need a website or email list to start.
🧾 Step 4: Write Your Product Listing
This is your sales page — make it clear, visual, and benefit-driven.
Checklist:
- Title with keywords: “Daily Printable Planner for Busy Women”
- Short, persuasive intro: Organize your day in 5 minutes flat
- What they get (page count, formats, editable or printable)
- Who it’s for: Perfect for students, side hustlers, or WFH moms
- Preview images/mockups
🖼 Step 5: Create Product Images (Mockups)
Use Canva or smartmockups.com to make your product look amazing.
Even if it’s a spreadsheet — you can still make it look Pinterest-worthy.
Tips:
- Show the product in use
- Use real-life textures (notebooks, tablets, etc.)
- Highlight key features with text callouts
💸 Step 6: Price It & Promote It
Start with £3–£12 — lower price = faster customer trust
Where to promote:
- TikTok tutorials
- Pinterest pins
- Instagram carousels
- Blog post or freebie lead magnet
Start with 1–2 platforms where your audience already hangs out.
✅ Final Tips to Succeed with Digital Products
- Start simple — your first product doesn’t have to be perfect
- Make one product, sell it multiple ways (Etsy + Gumroad + email)
- Keep improving your designs based on what sells
- Collect reviews ASAP — even from friends or testers
Your Action Plan:
✅ Choose 1 digital product to make this week
✅ Design it using Canva or Notion
✅ Upload it to Etsy, Gumroad, or Payhip
✅ Share it on one social media platform
You only need one small win to build your confidence and start making money from your ideas. This is how your money-making mindset begins 💻✨