Side Hustles that actually work by Godfrey Onyango - HTML preview

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Etsy

Printables, templates, creative products

$0.20/listing + 6.5%

Gumroad

All digital products, simple setup

10% + processing

Creative Market

Design assets, fonts, graphics

30-50% commission

Teachable/Thinkific

Online courses

$29-119/month

Your own website

Full control, highest margins

Payment processing only

Creating Your First Digital Product

[1]

Validate the idea. Survey your audience or check search volume.

[2]

Create a minimum viable product. Start simple and improve based on feedback.

[3]

Design professionally. Use Canva, Adobe tools, or hire a designer.

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[4] Price strategically. Research competitors and test different prices.

[5]

Write compelling copy. Focus on benefits, not features.

[6] Set up delivery. Automate the purchase and delivery process.

[7]

Market consistently. Promote through content, email, and social media.

Marketing Digital Products

Content marketing: Write blog posts related to your product Email marketing: Build a list and nurture subscribers Social media: Share valuable content and soft-sell your product Paid ads: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest ads Affiliates: Let others promote for a commission

Bundle deals: Increase average order value