Hi everyone,
I’ve been researching ways to make money online without dealing with physical products or shipping, and I keep hearing about digital products. Things like eBooks, online courses, templates, or design files. It sounds great in theory, sell once, earn forever bu,t I’m trying to understand how to actually start.
So far, here’s what I’m wondering:
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What’s the best platform to sell on, Gumroad, Etsy, Shopify, or your own website?
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Do you need to run ads, or can you get traffic organically (through SEO, Pinterest, or YouTube)?
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How do you protect your product from being copied or pirated?
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What’s the most effective pricing strategy for beginners, cheap to sell fast, or premium to attract serious buyers?
I’ve seen people say they make $100 to $1,000+ a month from digital products, but I’m curious how long it realistically takes to get there.
If anyone here is actually selling digital products, could you share what worked for you, and what mistakes to avoid when starting out?