Unlike physical products, digital goods require no inventory no shipping and can be sold 24/7 on autopilot. The best part You don’t need to be an expert to create and sell them.
Here are five beginner-friendly digital products you can start selling today—even if you’re a total newbie.
1. Printable Planners and Organizers (Low Effort High Demand)
Why sell these
Everyone from students to entrepreneurs uses planners
No design skills Use Canva templates customizable in minutes
Sell on Etsy Gumroad or your own website
Ideas to start
Daily productivity planners
Budget trackers
Meal planning sheets
Habit trackers
Pro Tip Look at best-selling Etsy printables tweak them slightly legally and offer yours at a competitive price
2. E-Books and Guides (Leverage What You Already Know)
Why sell these
You don’t need to be a bestselling author just helpful
Can be as short as 20 to 30 pages
Use AI tools like ChatGPT and Canva to draft and design
Profitable niches
How to Start Freelancing With No Experience
30 Day Fitness Challenge for Beginners
Ultimate Guide to Instagram Growth
Where to sell
Gumroad Payhip Amazon KDP or your blog
3. Notion Templates (The Underrated Goldmine)
Why sell these
Notion is exploding in popularity
People pay 5 to 50 dollars for pre-made templates
Easy to create just organize info in Notion then export
Top-selling templates
Student study planners
Business CRM systems
Content calendars
Life organization dashboards
Pro Tip Record a short Loom video showing how to use your template—this increases perceived value
4. Digital Art and Stock Photos (For Non-Artists Too)
Why sell these
Businesses and creators always need visuals
Use AI tools like Midjourney and DALLE to generate unique images
Sell on Creative Market Shutterstock or Etsy
What sells well
Social media quote templates
Instagram story highlight covers
Aesthetic stock photos like cozy workspaces and nature shots
Bonus Offer customizable Canva templates—big demand from small businesses
5. Online Course (Even If You’re Not an Expert Yet)
Myth I need to be a guru to sell a course
Truth You just need to be one step ahead of your audience
Examples of simple courses
Excel for Beginners if you know basic formulas
YouTube Shorts Editing in CapCut
Intro to Copywriting for Small Businesses
Platforms to host
Teachable Podia or even a PayPal protected Google Drive link
Pro Tip Start with a mini course priced at 10 to 20 dollars before creating a premium one
How to Get Started TODAY
Pick one product start simple like printables or Notion templates
Create it in a weekend use free tools like Canva Notion ChatGPT
List it on Etsy or Gumroad or even just LinkedIn or Twitter to test demand
Promote for free Pinterest Reddit Facebook Groups
Remember Your first product won’t be perfect just good enough. Iterate as you go.
Final Thought Stop Overthinking Start Selling
You don’t need a fancy website or thousands of followers to sell digital products. Someone out there needs what you can create—even if it feels basic to you
Your turn Which digital product are you most excited to try Or have you already sold one Share below
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