7 Simple Ways to Create Digital Products (Even If You’re a Total Beginner!)
So, you’re ready to create digital products and start making money online, but you’re not sure where to start? Girl, I’ve been there! The thought of designing, selling, and scaling a digital product business can feel overwhelming, but I promise—it’s easier than you think. The best part? You can create digital products with little to no upfront costs and start selling ASAP.
Whether you’re a stay-at-home mom, an entrepreneur looking for a passive income stream, or just someone who wants to stop trading hours for dollars, digital products are your golden ticket. And lucky for you, I’m spilling the tea on seven simple ways to create digital products today!
Psst… if you want the ultimate roadmap to getting started, my Digital Product Success Kit will walk you through every step, making sure you set up your digital product biz the right way from day one!
Alright, let’s dive in!
1. Canva Templates – The Easy-Peasy Profitable Product
Canva is hands down one of the best tools for creating and selling digital products, even if you’re not a designer. From Instagram post templates to Pinterest pin templates, eBook covers, and lead magnets—people LOVE done-for-you designs.
How to Create & Sell Canva Templates:
✅ Choose a niche (social media templates, workbooks, planners, etc.)
✅ Design your templates in Canva (use free elements or upgrade to Pro for more features)
✅ Save them as a template link (super easy to share!)
✅ Sell them on Etsy, your website, or Gumroad
✨ Hot Tip: Make your templates stand out by adding a personal touch—think aesthetic fonts, eye-catching colors, and customizable sections.
2. Printables – Passive Income on Autopilot
Printables are one of the simplest digital products to create. From planners and journals to checklists and budget trackers, printables are in high demand. People love grabbing instant downloads to organize their lives, and guess what? YOU can be the one to provide them!
What You Can Create:
🎯 Wedding planning checklists
🎯 Budgeting spreadsheets
🎯 Productivity planners
🎯 Goal-setting worksheets
You can design these in Canva, Adobe Illustrator, or Google Sheets, and list them on platforms like Etsy, Shopify, or your own website.
✨ Hot Tip: Bundle multiple printables together for a higher-priced product that brings more value to buyers!
3. eBooks – Your Expertise, Monetized!
You don’t need to be a best-selling author to write an eBook. If you know something that could help others, you have an eBook idea! The best part? You can create one in just a few days and start making sales immediately.
How to Create & Sell an eBook:
📝 Choose a topic (think about your skills, passions, or experiences)
📝 Write the content in Google Docs or Canva
📝 Format it nicely with images and a professional layout
📝 Save it as a PDF and sell it on Gumroad, Amazon KDP, or your website
✨ Hot Tip: If writing an eBook feels like too much, start with a short guide! A 10-20 page guide on a niche topic (like “How to Start a Pinterest Business”) can be just as profitable as a full-length eBook.
4. Digital Planners – The Trendy Must-Have
Digital planners are a HOT commodity right now. Whether it’s for daily planning, meal tracking, or goal setting, people are switching from paper to digital. And guess what? You can create digital planners that people will love!
How to Create & Sell Digital Planners:
📅 Design your planner in Canva, Keynote, or GoodNotes
📅 Make sure it’s interactive (with clickable tabs and sections)
📅 Offer it in PDF format for easy downloads
📅 Sell it on Etsy, Shopify, or your own website
✨ Hot Tip: Add fun stickers, productivity tips, and extra bonuses to make your planner stand out!
5. Online Courses – Teach & Get Paid
If you have a skill, why not turn it into a course? Whether it’s Pinterest marketing, budgeting, or self-care strategies, people are willing to pay to learn from someone with experience.
How to Create & Sell an Online Course:
🎥 Choose your topic and outline your lessons
🎥 Record short, engaging videos (your phone + good lighting is all you need!)
🎥 Upload your course to Teachable, Kajabi, or Thinkific
🎥 Market it on Pinterest, Instagram, and email lists
✨ Hot Tip: You don’t have to be on camera! You can create slideshows with voiceovers if you’re camera shy.
6. Social Media Caption Packs – The Lazy Entrepreneur’s Dream
Let’s be real—writing captions every day is exhausting. That’s why social media caption packs are a game-changer. Business owners, influencers, and entrepreneurs are always looking for plug-and-play captions to save time.
How to Create & Sell Caption Packs:
✍️ Write 30-50 engaging social media captions (use Canva or Google Docs)
✍️ Organize them by category (motivational, sales, engagement, etc.)
✍️ Package them into a PDF and list them on your shop
✨ Hot Tip: Include “done-for-you” hashtags and call-to-action prompts to make your pack even more valuable!
7. PLR (Private Label Rights) Products – A Done-for-You Business Model
PLR products are digital products that buyers can edit, rebrand, and resell as their own. If you create templates, journals, or courses, you can sell them as PLR products and let customers customize them.
Popular PLR Products to Create:
📌 PLR planners and journals
📌 PLR social media content packs
📌 PLR workbooks and templates
✨ Hot Tip: This is a super profitable niche because people are always looking for pre-made content to brand as their own.
Final Thoughts – Your Digital Product Empire Starts NOW!
See how easy it is to create digital products? You don’t need fancy tech skills, tons of money, or years of experience. All you need is a little creativity and a plan!
If you’re ready to fast-track your success, grab my Digital Product Success Kit today! It includes step-by-step guides, templates, and resources to help you launch your digital product biz with confidence.
So, which digital product are you going to create first? Let me know in the comments—I’d LOVE to hear from you! 💖