Digital Products

Sell downloadable files like ebooks, courses, templates, and software.

Overview

Digital products are delivered automatically after purchase:

  1. Customer buys product
  2. Payment is confirmed
  3. Unique download link is generated
  4. Link is sent via email
  5. Customer downloads the file

No shipping, no inventory to track.

Creating a Digital Product

  1. Go to Admin > Products
  2. Click Add Product
  3. Toggle Digital Product on
  4. Fill in product details
  5. Upload the downloadable file
  6. Save

Upload Limits

  • Maximum file size: 100MB
  • Supported formats: Any file type

For larger files (courses, software):

  • Split into multiple smaller files
  • Use a ZIP archive
  • Host externally and provide access instructions

Delivery

Automatic Delivery

After purchase:

  1. Order confirmation email includes download button
  2. Customer clicks to download
  3. Secure, signed URL ensures only buyer can access

Download Limits

  • 3 downloads per order
  • 7 days to download

After limits are reached, customer must contact you for a new link.

Secure Links

Each download link is:

  • Unique to the order
  • Time-limited
  • Cannot be shared (won't work for others)

Customer Experience

Order Confirmation

The email includes:

  • Order details
  • Download Now button
  • Link expiration notice

My Downloads

If customer accounts are enabled, customers can access downloads from:

  1. Account > Orders
  2. Click the order
  3. Click Download for each digital item

Mixed Orders

You can sell digital and physical products together:

  • Digital items: Delivered immediately
  • Physical items: Require shipping

The order confirmation separates:

  • "Your downloads are ready"
  • "These items will be shipped"

Product Ideas

Documents

  • Ebooks
  • PDF guides
  • Printable planners
  • Worksheets

Creative Assets

  • Stock photos
  • Design templates
  • Fonts
  • Icons

Audio/Video

  • Music tracks
  • Sound effects
  • Video tutorials
  • Podcast episodes

Software

  • Apps (under 100MB)
  • Plugins
  • Scripts
  • Presets

Education

  • Course materials
  • Lesson plans
  • Study guides

Pricing Digital Products

No shipping costs means higher margins. Consider:

  • Perceived value - What would customer pay for this information?
  • Time saved - How much time does your product save?
  • Competitor pricing - What do similar products cost?
  • Bundle options - Offer collections at a discount

Tips

Preview Content

Offer a free sample or preview to build trust.

Clear Descriptions

Explain exactly what's included:

  • Number of files
  • File formats
  • Page count / duration
  • System requirements

Delivery Instructions

Include a README or getting-started guide in your ZIP file.

Support

Provide clear contact info for download issues.


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