If you’re a new online entrepreneur or just thinking about jumping into the digital world, you’re in the right place.
Let’s talk about what’s trending right now. Digital products have skyrocketed in popularity because they’re easy to create, don’t require physical inventory, and you can sell them 24/7! Ready to dive in? Let’s break down the top 10 digital products that are crushing it in 2024, along with actionable steps to get you started.
1. Online Courses
Why They Sell: Online courses have exploded because people are constantly looking to learn new skills. Whether it’s photography, cooking, or marketing, if you know something well, you can create a course around it.
Actionable Steps:
- Pick a Topic you’re passionate about and have knowledge in.
- Choose a Platform like Teachable or Udemy to host your course.
- Create an Outline for your lessons. Break it into bite-sized, easy-to-follow videos or modules.
- Promote your course on social media and link it to your blog or website.
Pause Here! Take a moment to brainstorm a topic you’re passionate about and jot down 3-5 lessons you could teach.
2. Printables and Planners
Why They Sell: People love staying organized, and printables like planners, to-do lists, and habit trackers are hot sellers. These are easy to create and can be sold on Etsy, your website, or Gumroad.
Actionable Steps:
- Design Your Printables using Canva or Adobe Illustrator.
- Focus on Niches like fitness planners, meal planners, or business planners.
- Set Up an Etsy Shop or sell them directly from your website.
- Promote your printables on Pinterest (this is where they really take off!).
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3. Ebooks
Why They Sell: Ebooks are evergreen products that can be downloaded instantly, making them perfect for today’s fast-paced world. You can write about any topic—travel, business, or self-help.
Actionable Steps:
- Choose a Topic that solves a problem for your audience.
- Write in Simple, Digestible Chunks to keep your readers engaged.
- Format Your Ebook with tools like Canva or Adobe InDesign.
- Sell on Amazon Kindle or your website.
Pause Here! Do you have a solution to a common problem that you can share in an ebook? Draft out a simple table of contents and see how much easier writing the ebook becomes!
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4. Membership Sites
Why They Sell: People are always willing to pay for exclusive content, especially if it’s in a community setting. With a membership site, you can offer courses, content, or even live coaching for a recurring fee.
Actionable Steps:
- Identify a Niche where people need ongoing support (e.g., fitness, marketing, or personal growth).
- Create Exclusive Content that can only be accessed by members.
- Choose a Platform like Patreon, Kajabi, or WordPress with a membership plugin.
- Market Your Membership through webinars, blog posts, and social media.
Pause Here! Imagine the type of content you could deliver through your membership site, the ideas flowing, and the strategies taking shape. Now, think of a space where you can keep track of those big ideas, goals, and dreams for your business.
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5. Templates
Why They Sell: Time-saving templates are a godsend for businesses, bloggers, and entrepreneurs. From resume templates to Instagram post layouts, people love them!
Actionable Steps:
- Pick a Specific Type of template (like social media posts, resumes, or email marketing templates).
- Use Tools like Canva or Microsoft Word to create them.
- Sell on Etsy, Creative Market, or your own shop.
- Provide Value by creating templates that save your audience time and effort.
Pause Here! What’s something you use regularly that could be templated? Maybe a content calendar or a productivity tracking sheet?
6. Stock Photos
Why They Sell: Bloggers, website owners, and content creators always need high-quality photos for their content. If you love photography, this could be your digital product.
Actionable Steps:
- Create a Niche for your photos, like lifestyle, business, or nature photography.
- Use a High-Quality Camera (even your phone camera can work!).
- Upload Your Photos to platforms like Shutterstock, Adobe Stock, or even your own site.
- Promote on Instagram and link back to where they can buy or download your stock photos.
Pause Here! If you love taking pictures, what subject do you enjoy capturing most? Now imagine turning that into a digital product!
7. Print-on-Demand Products
Why They Sell: Print-on-demand lets you create products like t-shirts, mugs, or posters without holding any inventory. You simply upload your designs, and when someone orders, the product is printed and shipped.
Actionable Steps:
- Create Designs using tools like Canva or Adobe Illustrator.
- Pick a Platform like Printful or Redbubble.
- Upload Your Designs and choose which products they’ll be printed on.
- Promote Your Store via social media, email marketing, and your blog.
Pause Here! If you’ve got an eye for design, what would you put on a t-shirt or mug?
8. Audio Products (Podcasts, Audiobooks)
Why They Sell: Audio is booming! Whether it’s podcasts or audiobooks, people love consuming information on the go.
Actionable Steps:
- Decide on Your Format: Do you want to create a podcast or audiobook?
- Pick a Topic that aligns with your audience’s interests.
- Record and Edit using tools like Audacity or GarageBand.
- Publish on Platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Audible.
Pause Here! What would you love to talk about? Jot down 3-5 topics and see if they could make a podcast series.
9. Music and Sound Effects
Why They Sell: Content creators are always looking for royalty-free music and sound effects to use in their projects, making this a booming niche.
Actionable Steps:
- Create Music or Sounds using digital audio workstations like FL Studio or Logic Pro.
- Pick a Genre that’s popular with creators (background music, sound effects, etc.).
- Upload to Platforms like AudioJungle, Pond5, or your own website.
- Promote on YouTube or music communities.
Pause Here! If you’re musically inclined, try creating a short jingle or sound effect.
10. Webinars and Workshops
Why They Sell: People love real-time learning, and webinars offer an interactive experience that’s hard to beat.
Actionable Steps:
- Choose a Hot Topic that solves a problem for your audience.
- Plan Your Content with key takeaways and actionable steps.
- Pick a Platform like Zoom, Demio, or Google Meet to host your webinar.
- Promote through Your Blog and social media to get sign-ups.
Pause Here! Think about a topic you could dive into during a 1-hour webinar. What problems would you help your audience solve? (Insert an image of a webinar promotion template here.)
Wrapping It Up
There you have it—10 digital products that are trending and selling like hotcakes in 2024. If you’re ready to dive into the digital world and start your online business, now’s the time! Whether you create courses, ebooks, or templates, the possibilities are endless.
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Let’s get creating and selling, my fellow entrepreneur. The world of digital products is waiting for you!
By breaking down each product, offering actionable steps, and pausing for reflection, you’ll have everything you need to jump into the digital marketplace with confidence!
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