Creating digital products doesnât have to be complicated or time-consuming. If youâve been thinking about launching a digital product but feel overwhelmed, I have good newsâyou donât need weeks or months to make it happen. In fact, in this post, Iâm going to walk you through five easy digital product ideas that you can create in just one weekend!
đ§ Prefer to listen? Check out the full podcast episode here: 5 Digital Product Ideas You Can Create in a Weekend
Getting Started: Key Tips Before You Begin
Before we dive into the product ideas, here are a few key things to keep in mind:
â Keep It Simple â Donât overthink or overcomplicate. The goal is to create something useful and get it out there quickly.
â Â Use Free Tools â Canva, Google Docs, and even ChatGPT can help you speed up the creation process.
â Â Start with Low-Ticket Pricing â Keep your product under $50 to encourage impulse purchases.
â Â Test and Refine â The sooner you launch, the sooner you get real data on what works and what doesnât.
With that in mind, letâs dive into five digital product ideas that are easy to create and can start bringing in sales fast!
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1. Printable or Digital Planners
Planners are one of the easiest digital products to create, and they sell well across multiple niches.
đ Types of Planners:
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Printable Planners â Customers can download and print them at home.
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Digital Planners â Designed for tablets or iPads using apps like GoodNotes.
đŻ Examples:
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90-Day Budget Tracker â Perfect for finance or budgeting audiences.
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Weekly Meal Planner for Busy Moms â Ideal for parents and homemakers.
Tools to Create:
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Canva (for designing templates)
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Google Docs (for writing content)
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Google Sheets (for budgeting templates)
đĄ Pro Tip: Research top-selling planners on Etsy for inspiration.
2. Social Media Templates
If you have an eye for design, social media templates are an in-demand digital product that business owners and content creators love.
đŻ Examples:
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Instagram story templates
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Pinterest pin templates
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YouTube thumbnail templates
Tools to Create:
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Canva (for drag-and-drop editing)
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Adobe Illustrator (for advanced designs)
đĄ Pro Tip: Create templates in bundles to offer more value and increase sales.
3. Ebooks or Guides
If youâre knowledgeable about a topic, writing a short ebook or guide can be an excellent digital product to sell.
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â30-Day Content Plan for Instagramâ â A step-by-step content calendar.
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âBeginnerâs Guide to Meditationâ â A simple resource for wellness audiences.
Tools to Create:
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Google Docs (for writing)
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Canva (for formatting and design)
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PDF Converter (for finalizing your product)
đĄ Pro Tip: Keep your ebook short and actionable (10-30 pages is enough!).
4. Budgeting or Business Spreadsheets
People love plug-and-play tools that help them save time, especially when it comes to finance and business planning.
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Monthly budget tracker
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Business profit and loss calculator
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Personal finance goal planner
Tools to Create:
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Google Sheets (for spreadsheets)
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Excel (for advanced users)
đĄ Pro Tip: Make your spreadsheet easy to customize so users can tweak it to their needs.
5. Mini Course or Workshop
If youâre an expert in a topic, a mini course or workshop can be a great way to package your knowledge into a digital product.
đŻ Examples:
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âHow to Grow on Instagram in 30 Daysâ
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âStart Your First Freelance Businessâ
Tools to Create:
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Loom (for recording videos)
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Google Slides (for creating presentations)
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Gumroad or Teachable (for selling courses)
đĄ Pro Tip: Keep it short and actionableâa 60-minute mini-course is often enough!
Final Thoughts
If youâve been waiting for the perfect time to start your digital product journey, this is it! The key is to take action quickly and launch, even if everything isnât perfect. Once your product is out there, you can always tweak and improve based on customer feedback.
đ„ Ready to create your first digital product? Start with one of these ideas and see what works best for your audience.
đ§ Want more insights? Listen to the full podcast episode: 5 Digital Product Ideas You Can Create in a Weekend