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From Side Hustle to Success: How to Start Selling Digital Products

Adam G
5 min readNov 11, 2024

Selling stuff online has changed the game. There’s no doubt about it. Started with physical products on Etsy and Shopify? That’s great! But here’s a little secret: the world of digital products takes everything you know and puts it on steroids. No more sweating over inventory, worrying about shipping delays, or dealing with stock issues. It’s all automatic. And yes, margins are better. Way better.

Over the past three years, lessons from selling physical products have transferred beautifully into the world of digital sales. This has provided a killer head start, but you don’t need years of experience to get going. Today, everything learned will be broken down into a four-step beginner guide to selling digital products. Grab a coffee, buckle in, and let’s get into it.

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Step 1: Find Your Profitable Niche

Picking the Right Niche isn’t a science, but it sure feels like it with all the keyword tools floating around out there: Marmalead, EverBee, and whatever else pops up. These tools are supposed to help find products with high demand and low supply. But here’s the honest truth: the best ideas don’t come from tools — they come from solving your own problems.

Want to succeed with your niche? Start by solving something that you care about…

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Adam G
Adam G

Written by Adam G

Founder of www.businessideas.directory Tech enthusiast, currently entrepreneuring — regularly sharing content on startup stories.

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