Turn Your Creativity into Profit: Simple Steps to Sell Downloads on Your Showit Website
This year, I’ve noticed a huge uptrend with my clients asking me how to sell digital products online- and directly on their Showit websites. From planners and workbooks to checklists and templates, digital products are an amazing way to add an income stream to your business with very little overhead.
If you’ve ever wondered how to sell digital products online, this post is for you. I’m sharing the tools I use and recommend, the easiest way to create your products, and how to get them into your Showit website without stress.
Why Digital Products Are a Game-Changer
Digital products have a lot of benefits:
- Low upfront cost – No inventory or shipping.
- Evergreen income potential – Once your product is created, it can sell 24/7.
- Scalable – You can sell to anyone in the world.
- Brand-building – Products like workbooks, guides, or templates position you as an expert in your field.
I’ve seen clients go from zero to their first digital sale in just a few days once everything is set up correctly—and that’s always exciting to watch!
Tools I Recommend for Selling Digital Products Online
There are a few options I often suggest depending on your business needs:
- ThriveCart – This is a user-friendly platform that handles your products, checkout process, and even offers affiliate options. It’s great if you want a full-featured solution without much tech setup. There is a one time fee for Thrivecart, so no monthly subscription here!
- WooCommerce – Perfect if you’re comfortable with WordPress and want more flexibility. It’s free to start, and there are tons of add-ons to make selling digital products easy. *You'll need to have the advanced blog subscription with Showit to install woocommerce.
- Shopify Starter ($5/month) – This budget-friendly option is ideal for beginners. Shopify Starter allows you to sell products via links you can embed anywhere, including your Showit website. It’s simple, fast, and effective.
All three options integrate easily with Showit, so you can keep your website looking exactly how you want while selling products seamlessly. I personally love and use Thrivecart!
Creating Your Products Easily with Canva
One of the most common questions I get is: “How do I even make a digital product?”
The easiest way I’ve found is Canva. Here’s why:
- Intuitive design tools – You don’t need a degree in design.
- Customizable templates – You can start with a template and make it your own.
- Export as PDF – Perfect for digital downloads like planners, checklists, workbooks, and guides.
- Quick iteration – Want to update a product? Canva makes it super easy to make changes and re-upload.
I often tell clients to start with something simple: a one-page checklist or mini-guide. Once you see how easy it is, you can expand into full workbooks, templates, or even courses.
Tips for How to Sell Digital Products Online
Here are a few quick tips to make your first launch smoother:
- Start small – Focus on one product first. Get comfortable with creating, selling, and delivering before expanding.
- Bundle for higher value – Group smaller downloads into a bundle to increase perceived value.
- Offer a freebie first – This helps grow your email list and warms your audience up for a paid product. I recommend offering a freebie in exchange for signing up to your email list.
- Create a dedicated product page – On Showit, you can design a gorgeous landing page with images, descriptions, and testimonials to help sell your product.
- Automate delivery – Make sure your digital downloads are delivered automatically after purchase—this is easy to set up in ThriveCart, WooCommerce, or Shopify.
The Takeaway
Selling digital products online is not only profitable but also incredibly rewarding. With tools like Canva to create your products and platforms like ThriveCart, WooCommerce, or Shopify Starter to sell them, you can set up a system that works for you—even if you’re not super tech-savvy.
If you’ve been thinking about adding digital products to your Showit website, now is a great time to start. It’s simpler than ever to create, sell, and deliver products that your audience will love.
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