What type of digital product do I want to sell?

 

Figuring out what digital product to sell can feel tricky since it’s about blending what you’re good at, what you enjoy, and what people will actually buy. I don’t have details about your skills or interests yet, so let’s narrow it down together based on some practical steps and options. Here’s how to pick the right one for you as of April 7, 2025.

Step 1: Look at Your Strengths and Passions

• What do you know? Are you great at organizing, coding, cooking, teaching, designing, or something else? Your expertise is your starting point.  
• What do you like? If you enjoy it, you’ll stick with it—e.g., gaming, fitness, art, or writing.  
• Quick exercise: Jot down 3 skills or hobbies you’ve got. Don’t overthink it—could be “spreadsheets,” “photography,” or “explaining stuff clearly.”

Step 2: Match to a Market Need

People buy digital products to solve problems, learn something, or save time. Here are popular categories with examples—see what clicks with you:  

• Education: Online courses, eBooks, cheat sheets (e.g., “Python for Beginners” if you code).  
• Productivity: Planners, templates, trackers (e.g., “Project Management Spreadsheet” if you’re organized).  
• Creative: Printables, stock photos, design assets (e.g., “Wedding Invitations” if you’re artsy).  
• Entertainment: Digital art, music loops, game assets (e.g., “Pixel Sprites” if you game).  
• Lifestyle: Guides, recipes, fitness plans (e.g., “30-Day Yoga Challenge” if you’re into wellness).  
• Tech: Apps, plugins, scripts (e.g., “WordPress SEO Tool” if you’re techy).

Step 3: Test for Demand

• Quick check: Search Etsy, Gumroad, or X for similar products. Are people buying “Budget Planners” or “Photoshop Brushes”? High sales = proven demand.  
• Ask yourself: Who’s my buyer? Busy moms? Students? Small businesses? If you can picture them, it’s a good sign.

Step 4: Start Simple

You don’t need a masterpiece out the gate. Pick something you can create in a weekend to test the waters:  

• Low effort: A 5-page PDF guide, a printable checklist, or a single template.  
• Scalable: If it sells, turn it into a bigger course or bundle later.

Some Ideas Based on Common Strengths

If you’re stuck, here’s a shortlist tailored to different types of people:  

• Organized type: “Weekly Meal Planner” (PDF, $5–$10).  
• Creative type: “Social Media Graphics Pack” (Canva templates, $15).  
• Teacher type: “Intro to Spanish Vocabulary” (eBook or video, $20).  
• Tech type: “Excel Budget Tracker” (spreadsheet, $10).  
• Hobbyist type: “Beginner Guitar Chord Chart” (PDF, $7).

My Suggestion (If You’re Totally Blank)

If you’ve got no clue yet, try a “Daily Productivity Planner”:  

• Why: Everyone wants to get more done; it’s evergreen.  
• How: Use Canva to make a clean, 10-page PDF with schedules, goals, and habit trackers.  
• Sell: List on Gumroad for $7. Takes a few hours, low risk.