So… you’ve got this amazing idea in your head—a digital product that could help people and maybe even earn you some income.
But then the doubt creeps in:
“Do I need a course platform? What about a sales page? A payment processor? Do I have to learn Canva and email marketing and funnels!?”
Nope. Deep breath. 😮💨
You don’t need to be techy.
You don’t need to spend a bunch of money.
And you definitely don’t need to wait until everything is perfect.
You don’t need to spend a bunch of money.
And you definitely don’t need to wait until everything is perfect.
Let’s walk through how you can create and sell your first digital product—the simple way.
First, What Is a Digital Product?
A digital product is something you create once and sell online over and over. You don’t ship anything—it’s all delivered digitally. That means passive income potential 💸
Examples:
- Checklists, guides, or workbooks (PDFs)
- Canva templates
- Spreadsheets
- Mini courses or tutorials
- Digital planners or journals
- Ebooks
- Printables (like habit trackers, meal planners, etc.)
If you’ve ever Googled “how to ___” and wished there was a shortcut—you could probably turn that into a digital product for your audience.
Step 1: Pick ONE Simple Idea That Solves a Problem
You don’t need to create a whole course or 100-page ebook to start. Start small and solve one specific problem.
Ask yourself:
- What do people always ask me for help with?
- What shortcut, checklist, or process have I created for myself?
- What’s something I wish I had when I started?
🎯 Your goal: Help someone get from point A to point B faster or easier.
Examples:
- “The Beginner’s Guide to Setting Up Your First Instagram Bio”
- “Meal Plan Like a Pro: A Week of Meals + Grocery List”
- “30 Journal Prompts to Kickstart Your Morning Routine”
Step 2: Create It the Easy Way (No Fancy Tools Needed)
Don’t overcomplicate this! You can make your first digital product with tools you already know.
Simple tools to create your product:
- Google Docs or Canva for PDFs, checklists, guides
- Google Sheets or Excel for planners or templates
- Canva for printables, ebooks, and graphics
- Loom or Zoom recording for video tutorials
Just keep it helpful, clear, and nicely organized—and you’re good to go!
🎉 Pro tip: Canva has ready-made templates for ebooks, workbooks, and planners. Customize one to match your brand colors and done!
Step 3: Save It and Make It Shareable
Once your product is ready:
- Export it as a PDF (if it’s a doc or Canva file)
- Save it to Google Drive or Dropbox so it’s easy to link to
- If it’s a video, upload it unlisted to YouTube or Google Drive
You now have a digital product. 🙌 Let’s go sell it!
Step 4: Set Up a Simple Way to Sell It
You don’t need a whole storefront. You just need a way for people to:
- See what you’re offering
- Pay you
- Get the product
Here are a few simple (and low-cost or free) ways to make that happen:
🟡 Use AttractWell
Create a simple landing page, connect your payment (like Stripe or PayPal), and AttractWell will even deliver your digital product automatically once someone buys.
👉 Check out AttractWell here – perfect for beginners who want it all in one place.
🟢 Use a payment link + email
- Set up a PayPal or Stripe payment link
- When someone buys, send them the product manually or through an automated email (Mailerlite, Flodesk, or ConvertKit can help!)
Step 5: Share It With Your Audience (Even If It’s Tiny!)
Even if you only have 10 followers—those are real people. You don’t need a huge audience to make sales.
Post about your product on:
- Instagram stories or posts (use behind-the-scenes!)
- Facebook groups you’re in (if allowed)
- Your email list (even if it’s small)
- Your website or link-in-bio page
Prompts to help you share:
- “I made this for anyone who’s struggling with ___”
- “Here’s why I created this [guide/workbook/template]”
- “What if you could [desired result] without [big obstacle]?”
- “I used this method myself to ___ and now I’m sharing it with you!”
You’re Closer Than You Think 💛
You don’t need to be a tech wizard.
You don’t need a huge following.
You just need a problem you can solve, a simple digital product, and a heart to help.
You don’t need a huge following.
You just need a problem you can solve, a simple digital product, and a heart to help.
Start where you are. Use what you have. And don’t wait until everything is perfect.
Let’s get that first digital product out into the world!
