Are you dreaming of making money while you’re at the playground with your kids, running errands, or even relaxing on vacation? That’s the beauty of digital products — they give you the opportunity to make passive income by doing the work once and continuing to earn from it again and again.
I’ll break down 10 simple digital products you can create, even if you’re a total beginner. Whether you’re a teacher, mom, or creative entrepreneur, there’s something here for you!
What Is Passive Income — Really?
Before we dive in, let’s clear up a common misconception: passive income is not passive in the beginning. It takes time and effort upfront. But once you’ve created your digital product and set up automated systems (like sales funnels), you can start earning without trading your time for money.
Now let’s look at some digital product ideas to get you started!
10 Digital Products to Help You Make Passive Income
1. Printable Board Games
Perfect for teachers or tutors! Create engaging, educational board games in PowerPoint and sell them on sites like Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT). It’s a low-cost way to get started, and the built-in traffic makes it beginner-friendly.
2. Color by Number Activities
These are a big hit for math educators. Design them in PowerPoint and use themed clip art to make them visually appealing. They’re especially popular for middle and high school math topics.
3. PDF Guides or eBooks
Whether it’s a clean eating guide or a digital planner, PDF booklets are a versatile way to share your expertise. Canva is a great tool for designing these, and they also double as great lead magnets!
4. Mini Courses
Don’t want to write a whole curriculum? Record a 5–10 video mini course using Canva slides and your voice. Solve a specific problem for your audience and host the videos on platforms like Google Drive or Kajabi.
5. Canva Templates
Are you good at graphic design? Create and sell Canva templates—social media graphics, ebook layouts, or planners. Just remember to customize fully from any base template to comply with Canva’s terms.
6. Planners and Journals
From habit trackers to wellness logs, digital planners are always in demand. Be specific—target a niche like “ADHD productivity journal for busy moms” to stand out and drive sales.
7. Checklists and Trackers
Simple, effective, and quick to create. Think “weekly cleaning checklist for stay-at-home moms” or “goal tracking worksheet for teens.” These low-ticket items can be bundled into larger offers later.
8. Website Templates and Brand Kits
If you’re skilled with platforms like Kajabi or Squarespace, create and sell website templates. Or offer mini brand kits with curated colors, fonts, and logos designed in Canva.
9. Notion Templates
Notion is growing fast! If you’re organized and tech-savvy, consider designing planning systems, content calendars, or course outlines in Notion that others can purchase and duplicate.
10. Research-Based Content
Not sure what your audience wants? Use Facebook groups to see what questions people are asking in your niche. Gather those questions and use them to create content that sells!
Start Your Passive Income Journey Today
Creating digital products is one of the best ways to build a flexible, sustainable business from home. Whether you’re a teacher looking to pivot or a mom craving more freedom, you can start with what you know and turn it into something profitable.able with the right mindset and strategy.
Ready to get started? Check out my free trainings below to learn how to create and sell your first product online:
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