There's a successful community of creative entrepreneurs making a living from selling digital products on Etsy. If You’re pretty good at designing, this could just be the perfect side business idea for you.
In this post I have listed the popular digital products you can consider to sell on Etsy to make mind blowing income.
Why should you sell digital products?
Digital products are a great option for those who want to start an online business because they can be created once and sold multiple times.
They require no start-up costs, no inventory and are a great source of passive income!
How can you get started on Etsy?
Its pretty straightforward.
Create an Etsy account
If you don't already have an Etsy account, you'll need to create one first. Go to www.etsy.com and click "Register" in the top right corner of the page. Follow the prompts to create your account.
Set up your shop
Once you have an Etsy account, you'll need to set up your shop. Click on "Sell on Etsy" at the top right corner of the page, and then click "Open Your Etsy Shop."
Follow the prompts to create your shop, including choosing a name, creating a banner and profile picture, and filling out your shop policies.
Create your digital products
Use Canva or another design program to create your templates. Make sure they're high-quality and include all the necessary files for your customers to edit and use them.
Upload your digital files to Etsy
Once you've created your files, upload them to your Etsy shop. Make sure to include a clear title and description for each file, along with pricing information and any other relevant details e.g. how to use or customise.
Set up payment
Include the bank details of how you want to get paid
Shipping
No shipping is required so you choose the option of instant download for shipping. Etsy takes care of this. Once a customer pays, Etsy sends them a link to download the file.
Promote your shop
Once your shop is set up and your templates are listed, it's time to start promoting your shop. Use social media (Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook) to reach potential customers and drive traffic to your Etsy shop. You can opt for paid ads if you have the budget.
1. For Creatives and Artists
Printable Art: Unique designs, quotes, or landscapes.
Sticker sheets
Printable calendars
Art Printables for Kids: Simple line art or educational prints.
Coloring Pages: Custom patterns or mandalas for stress relief.
2. For Event Planners and Hosts
Invitation Templates: Baby showers, bridal showers, birthdays.
Gift Tags and Wrapping Paper: Seasonal or theme-based printables.
Party Favor Labels: Designs for jars, boxes, or bags.
Seating Charts: Editable templates for weddings or events.
Table numbers
Menu Templates: Elegant or themed menu cards for events.
3. For Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners
Instagram Templates: Branded post ideas for various platforms.
Business Card Templates: Minimalist, vintage, or modern designs.
LTK editable templates
Email Newsletter Templates: Customizable layouts for business updates.
Invoice Templates: Professional designs for client billing.
4. For Organizers and Productivity Enthusiasts
Digital Planners: Monthly, weekly, or daily planners.
Printable Calendars: Yearly, monthly, or undated layouts.
Goal Tracking Sheets: Habit, wellness, or budget trackers.
Meal Planners: Weekly or monthly meal prep guides.
Project Management Templates: Templates for tasks, notes, and deadlines.
5. For Job Seekers and Professionals
Resume and CV Templates: Creative, modern, and classic formats.
Cover Letter Templates: Matching designs for resumes.
Portfolio Templates: Professional layouts for designers or artists.
Reference List Templates: Customizable reference sheets.
Personal Branding Guides: Templates for establishing a professional image.
6. For Educators and Parents
Educational Worksheets: Math, reading, or science activities.
Printable Flashcards: ABCs, numbers, colors, or foreign languages.
Classroom Decor: Name tags, wall posters, or calendar sets.
Lesson Plan Templates: Weekly or daily layout templates.
Activity Sheets for Kids: Puzzles, coloring, or learning games.
7. For Health, Wellness, and Self-Care
Self-Care Journals: Printable prompts for mental health check-ins.
Meal Planning Guides: Templates for balanced meal organization.
Exercise Trackers: Logs for workouts, fitness goals, or progress.
Gratitude Journals: Templates with prompts for daily gratitude.
Skin Care Routine Charts: Track products and routines.
8. For Travel and Adventure Enthusiasts
Travel Planners: Packing lists, itinerary templates, and maps.
Travel Photography Presets: Lightroom presets for editing travel photos.
Budget Travel Guides: Printables with money-saving tips.
Printable Packing Checklists: Organized lists for various destinations.
Foreign Language Phrasebooks: Quick phrases for travellers.
9. For Content Creators and Designers
Styled Stock Photos: High-quality images for social media posts.
Lightroom Presets: Filters for specific moods or aesthetics.
Pinterest Pin Templates: Optimized designs for Pinterest boards.
Instagram Highlight Covers: Customizable icons for profile highlights.
Graphic Design Mockups: Templates for showcasing designs.
10. For Aspiring Online Instructors
Lesson Plan Templates: Organized layouts for online teaching.
Digital Workbooks: Editable pages for student engagement.
Online Course Graphics: Templates for ads and social media promotion.
Tutorial Guides: Step-by-step instruction sheets.
Certification Templates: Editable certificates for course completion.
The key to success in selling digital products is to create high-quality and unique products that are useful and attractive to your target audience.
Ensure your designs and mockups are beautiful so people would want to buy them.
Optimise the description of your product so it can easily be found on Etsy. Keysearch and Everbee are great tools to learn about trending keywords.
Always review your Etsy products to see what is selling and what is not - update or remove failing products.
Engage with customers: Respond to customer inquiries and feedback promptly and professionally. Etsy rewards you for your speed of response to messages from potential customers.
I hope you have found this useful. Remember to follow on Pinterest and share to likeminded people interested in starting a small business.
More posts will be coming up on how to create each one of these products, so stick around and leave a comment if there is something you are particularly interested in.
Thanks for stopping by!