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A few weeks ago we talked about the benefits of creating digital products to sell on Etsy. It is a great way to start a business in your free time that doesn’t require your constant attention to make sales.
If you would like to learn more about the basics behind the business, you can check out my first article on the subject here.
If you are already intrigued with this business idea and want to get more resources on the details of starting an Etsy Shop, selling digital products, or marketing your products, check out the resources below.
Setting Up Shop
This book by Money Maker Publishing provides the ins and outs of setting up a digital products business on Etsy. They discuss the pros and cons of the platform, selecting a product to sell, setting up shop, marketing, and more.
They even show you how to choose products to sell, name your shop, and stand out from your competitors.
Marketing
Next we have a series of books by Charles Huff on using different social media platforms and blogs to market your Etsy products and make more sales. Now by no means do you need to use all of these platforms when you are just starting out.
In fact, you can still make sales without using any of them. One of the major draws of the Etsy platform is that there are already buyers there looking for products. But using these platforms can definitely increase your sales and Charles explains how to set them up and use them to maximum effect.
Just click on the images below to check them out.
Audio Learning
If you are interested in learning about the Etsy business while doing other things like washing dishes, or commuting, or other chores, you can check out several Etsy podcasts. Now these podcasts are not specific to selling digital products on Etsy, but they can still teach you a lot about marketing and sales and shop setup, etc.
The Etsy Printables Course
The E-printabes Side Hustle Course was created by Julie and Cody, 2 successful Etsy sellers who have printable shops. They put together this course with video modules, lesson plans, and a community of support to help you create a successful Etsy printable business.
On top of getting access to all their knowledge on the business, you also get access to other printable experts and some amazing bonuses to take you business over the top.
This is perfect for people who like to actually see how to carry out the steps and get a behind the scenes look at the business.
The course itself included the following modules:
Module 1: Welcome and Lesson Plans
Module 2: What Should You Sell?
Module 3: How to Make Printables
Module 4: Editable Printables
Module 5: Printables with Corjl
Module 6: Printables with Templett
Module 7: Packaging Your Printable
Module 8: Making Listing Images
Module 9: Listing Your Product
Module 10: Marketing and Advertising
Module 11: Optimizing Your Etsy Store
Module 12: Etsy Sellers App
BONUS 1: Additional Resources
BONUS 2: Selling Off Etsy
You’ll note that the course includes 12 modules plus 2 sections of bonuses. Included in the price of the course are 13 bonuses provided by their guest instructors.
These bonuses include:
2 printable workbooks from top 1% printable sellers that will teach you how to find fonts, graphics, and colors to make your printables stand out.
1 printable planner to help you learn how to market your printables on Pinterest. Many top sellers find that Pinterest drives crazy traffic and sales to their Etsy shops. This planner makes it easy for you to get started.
Videos on keyword research, customer service, and "behind the scenes" in year 1 of starting an Etsy shop.
Lessons on graphic design including a video on 5 tips only graphic designers know and a video on using Adobe InDesign to make printables.
A bonus module that includes ideas for selling printables off the Etsy platform. We've included videos from two sellers who make thousands selling printables on their personal websites, a video from a seller who makes thousands selling memberships to her printables club, and a fourth video from a teacher who sells printable teaching resources on the marketplace Teachers Pay Teachers.
If you think you might be interested in pursuing this business idea, definitely check out the E-printables course. It is an amazing resource and allows you to shortcut the trial and error period so you can get straight into creating a successful business.
There is no better business investment than investing in education. And since this business has minimal upfront costs this investment is definitely worth it.
On the other hand, if you are not quite ready to actually but money into this business, Julie and Cody also have a free ebook that gives you a huge list of successful product to create for each month of the year. Their list of seasonal sellers can help you capitalize on the trends throughout the year.
Cheers,
Emily
