Anyone create/sell digital products?

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I've been doing physical product affiliate marketing for over a year and a half now and I wanted to see if getting into the digital information product (e-books) is a worthwhile undertaking.

Do you have any advice or warnings for someone new just starting out?

Thanks in advance.
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  • Profile picture of the author markmcknight
    My only advice is to get a mentor who is already doing it. I have one and it is making life so much more efficient.
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  • Profile picture of the author Jeff Burritt
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    First decide if you want to be an info product creator or just affiliate.

    I'm guessing you're leaning towards affiliate. So focus on list-building in the info niche you're interested in. Give value and earn trust with your list. Consider this an investment period, which will pay off with repeat buyers.
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  • From a vendor perspective, selling digital products has been a worthwhile undertaking. Our successful affiliates are paid handsomely as well.
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    Arnold Stolting - Stolting Media Group
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  • Profile picture of the author GailTrahd
    Jeff hit the nail on the head - simple, to the point. Build a list, build a relationship, give them great content yourself, interact with them, ask them questions, make an investment in your future.

    Information marketing can be lucrative but it isn't overnight and you MUST be sure that what you promote provides quality to your readers.
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  • Profile picture of the author Danny Cutts
    Yep I sell digital products both as a vendor and an affiliate and it is a brilliant business model... not easy to start with but it does get easier when you get things rolling :-)

    Danny
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  • Profile picture of the author redstanford
    I was talking more along the lines of creating the products - not just being the affiliate for it
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  • As for warnings.... Well, digital products are easier to steal, copy and share for free online, which as a vendor can get annoying, and also, when customers request refunds for a digital product, (whether legit or not) most payment processors usually give digital product vendors very little protection as it's an intangible product, which also affects the affiliate, as they will lose their commissions because the vendor can rarely build a case and fight it.
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    Arnold Stolting - Stolting Media Group
    "I LOVE The Song! The Vibe Is Positive And Firm!" - Kymani Marley. (Son of Bob Marley).

    "Very High Quality!" Jeremy Harding - Manager / Producer. Sean Paul.
    "They Are FANTASTIC!" - Willie Crawford.

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  • Profile picture of the author Tim Franklin
    Yes, Yes and Yes, again, Virginia there is a Santa Clause, sorry got carried away there, but the truth is that Digital is by far the most profitable and it is also the future of online marketing at least from the perspective of information and presentations of information, if you consider the fact that for several years now Amazon has been actively engaged in marketing and selling digital products that are not easily obtained in other markets, (even iTunes but don't tell apple that they think they are still number one)

    When you look at marketing trends, selling digital products is the way to go, its not easy to do but its definitely way more productive than say standing on a street corner with a sign saying will work for food.

    I personally think that design is the key to success, (design here is a totally different beast then its usual dogmatic definition in this industry)

    Design is the process of creating a digital product, (this is used more in software design and the engineering process of planning)

    However its a seriously good way to look at where even the big name digital product sellers often make mistakes that cost them money.

    Just imagine what you could do if you planned out everything in advance instead of flying the seat of your pants like some Gurus around the internet do on a regular basis.

    I could go on, but the general idea here is you need a product if you want to have and achieve long term success.

    If you just want to make a few bucks here and there then be an affiliate marketer.

    If you want to make a long term financial windfall then you must have your own product and it must be a good product that answers a question or saves time and money.

    Ok you will now be returned to your regularly scheduled program.
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  • Profile picture of the author dndoseller
    Yes I do! Creating my 77 Royalty Free Music MP3 Tracks was the best thing I ever did : )

    My only advice is to create something you are truly passionate about.

    Only passion and excitement will get you through the initial work and investment you will need to create something that really has value for people - and to go through the steps you need to in order to reach them.

    All the tracks in my package took me over 4 years to create! You can do something much quicker like an eBook / video course and sell it, but you still have to really feel it and be inspired.

    You have to really, really want it... and then really, really just do it!
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    • Originally Posted by dndoseller View Post

      My only advice is to create something you are truly passionate about.
      I fully agree with Dan-O.
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      Arnold Stolting - Stolting Media Group
      "I LOVE The Song! The Vibe Is Positive And Firm!" - Kymani Marley. (Son of Bob Marley).

      "Very High Quality!" Jeremy Harding - Manager / Producer. Sean Paul.
      "They Are FANTASTIC!" - Willie Crawford.

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      • Profile picture of the author Enfusia
        I agree, follow your passions.

        But are you a good or better copywriter?

        Anyone can make a good product in a day or less but now comes the part where you have to sell it.

        If you're not a good or better copywriter you can partner with one like myself who will get an upfront fee and then a piece of the sales.

        Yes!!!!! Your product has to be good but the sales letter is where the money is made.

        Making a good to great product is super easy and don't let anyone tell you different. Depending on what you're creating you can do it in 1/2 a day to a week.

        The main thing is to both get started and finish.

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  • Profile picture of the author Shane N
    I've been creating and selling my own digital info products for 6+ years now, from home, full time online. It's great! But you have to be a creative person and you also have to have a broad range of skills, otherwise you end up needing to hire people to do those things (such as graphic design for your eCover, sales copy writing, etc.)

    I definitely recommend it as a business model and I wish you the best of success!

    Best,
    Shane
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  • Profile picture of the author Moneymaker2012
    I've been doing online business for some years, all in digital form or promoting other's goods... and its fun working and i am quite happy with it...
    Its my opinion that working on digital goods have less headaches
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