Lessons from selling digital downloads

Here’s what we’re talking about this week at Teachable. [Blog]( [Features]( [Examples]( [teach:able —]( VOLUME 2 | JANUARY 2023 Things I wish I knew when I started selling digital downloads When you're just starting out it can be intimidating to figure out where to start selling your digital downloads. I know initially felt like I had to promote my content across my social media accounts to my audience. But over time I learned that instead of relying on social media to post about what I was selling, I could utilize my blog to reach my audience. So I started to use my blog to share free content that was valuable and helpful. Then I linked those readers to the digital downloads I was selling within that free content. If the free content on my blog was good enough, those most interested would convert and buy the digital download version. Using my blog this way I was able to show people the level of quality they could get free of charge which got them excited about the quality or paid content. [Read more]( Start your knowledge business, grow your audience, and earn more—all with digital downloads on Teachable. Sell as many downloads as you like on a Basic or Pro plan. [Get started]( Stories and downloads :MONEY [How to price your products with tax-inclusive pricing]( --------------------------------------------------------------- :CREATIVITY [How to start a YouTube channel]( --------------------------------------------------------------- :RESOURCE [Use our sales email template to write the best emails]( Level up your business with a paid plan If you’re ready to level up your online business, our paid plans are the perfect way. Get access to group coaching, our community of fellow creators, and more. [Sign up now]( Tip of the week There’s a shift expected in how marketing interacts with the creator economy in 2023. [Adweek is predicting]( that this year marketers will finally buy into the creator economy by involving creators in their marketing efforts from the start, instead of as an added bonus to their set campaigns. Meaning more exposure and money for creators! Copyright @ 2023 Teachable, Inc. All Rights Reserved 470 Park Ave South New York, NY, 10016 US [Change Your Preferences]( [Unsubscribe]( or [Update Your Profile]( at any time. [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [Pinterest]( [LinkedIn](