Make It Once! Selling Digital Products for Beginners
LYNNIE VERSION
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Hi! I’m Lynnie! Today I’m telling you about selling digital products for beginners.
Imagine making something ONCE, and selling it again and again, without ever packing a box! That’s the magic of digital products. Let’s find out what they are, why people love them, and the two main kinds!
What is it?
Lynnaider’s definition: making and selling digital files, or selling files you bought with the legal right to sell them again. It’s delivered on the computer. No shipping, no stock!
Make it or resell it
It’s most fun to sell what YOU love, know or can do. But buying a product with the right to sell it again is legal too, and feels good if it really helped you! Jules, from the digital product examples, sells the money course that helped her. Resell rights explains the rules.
Why people love it
Digital products can be sold over and over, and you never run out! Making or buying it only happens once.
People love downloading things RIGHT NOW!
But “make it once” doesn’t mean “earn without work.” You still need to bring visitors, keep the product up to date, and answer questions. The work just moves from making to being seen!
Kind 1: Knowledge
The first big kind is selling what you know. It’s so important that Lynnaider splits it into three levels!
Level a: Your own online course
The “mountain top” of knowledge products! It can be very rewarding, but it’s a LOT of work. For most beginners, it’s not the best place to start.
Level b: Recommending someone else’s product
You can earn by recommending a product that helped you get started. With resell rights, or with an affiliate link. Affiliate marketing for beginners explains how!
Level c: Small documents
You can also make small, bite-sized documents that sum up what you know. Like checklists, short guides, templates or e-books. Milo’s fixing checklists and Evelyn’s e-book are great examples!
Who it fits
Knowledge products are great if you learned a lot from school, training or work. And if you’re good at explaining complicated things simply. That makes your product extra valuable!
Kind 2: Digital art
Digital products aren’t just knowledge! Digital art is the other big kind, and lots of people forget about it. It can be just as valuable!
Here, being creative and skilled matters more than explaining things.
An example
Imagine a nurse who often explains medicine schedules to families. She makes a simple printable weekly planner with clear instructions, and sells it for a small price. She shares free tips on social media, and links the planner in her profile.
She made it once, in a weekend. Every sale is delivered automatically!
Small and private
Selling digital products can start with almost no money! You’d be surprised. Free tools, no monthly payments before anyone knows your product, and you can bring visitors yourself.
And digital products work GREAT without your face. Secret Agent style!
What’s next?
The next article explains resell rights, and the difference between MRR and PLR. All ten ways to earn are in the book on our products page. Want a grown-up to help choose your first product? Go to our services page.
What grown-ups usually ask (and I answer)
Are digital products money that comes by itself?
Partly! Delivery is automatic, but you still bring visitors and update things.
What does selling digital products mean?
Making or buying digital files, and selling them online.
Why are they great for beginners?
Sell them over and over, and you never run out!
What are the two main kinds?
Knowledge, and digital art.
Should I start with an online course?
Usually not! Start with something smaller.
Can I sell products I didn’t make?
Yes, with resell rights. Best if it really helped you!
Are there step-by-step lessons for starting each of the ten ways cheaply?
Maybe! If lots of people want them. Join the waitlist and you’ll know first.
Can I start for free or almost free?
Yes! Lynnaider shows you how to start selling digital products for free, or for very, very little money. You’d be surprised! And a free robot helper called Lynnaider Compass helps you step by step!
Disclaimer: This article is for general informational purposes only and should not be regarded as legal, tax, or business advice. Pursuing an online business does not guarantee income; results depend on many factors including the business environment, individual effort, skills, and consistency. Some links on this site may allow Lynnaider to earn a commission at no additional cost to the reader.
