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So you want to start earning passive income on Etsy?
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Then check out this list for everything I did to set up my digital downloads Etsy shop to earn $4,710 this past year in passive income! After the initial time investment of about 3 months, my Etsy shop runs on autopilot and I am able to generate an a...
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Learn the Basics
 
Dig Deeper into Product Research
 
Create your Products and Mockups
 
Market Your Product

Learn the Basics

Start here! Before you list anything, READ THE SELLER'S Handbook! Don't make early and costly mistakes like IP infringement and trademark violations, learn up front what is and isn't allowed

 
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If you only do one thing, read this!!
Seller Handbook - Getting Started
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Great podcast in general, but this episode is great for helping beginners understand the power of digital products
Ep 101 | How to Create Passive Income with Digital Products Over the Holidays with Gold City Ventures
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Another specific episode of another great podcast that goes into how to make your own digital product shop
50. Turning $0.20 into Thousands: Building an E-Commerce Empire on Printables with Lindsay Ashworth
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Dig Deeper into Product Research

Now that you understand what digital products are, how Etsy SEO works, here are sites to use to find a niche that you want to create products for

 
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This was my favorite tool to find smaller niches where I could create products!
eRank - FREE Etsy SEO, Keyword Research, Top Seller, and Trend
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I used the free version, but if you wanted to invest for a few month for the premium features, it would be worth it
EverBee: Best products to sell on etsy
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Great community to learn from other sellers and ask questions on your journey
r/EtsySellers - Reddit
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I didn't like this site as much, but it still had good free features
Marmalead
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Create your Products and Mockups

Now you are ready to create digital products in your identified niche! Don't be afraid to experiment and try several different things. Your identified niche might not work for your immediately

 
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You will use this Canva to create all your products! Get familiar with this tool and how to use it!
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Use this link to get 40 free listings to start!
Etsy Seller Account
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Great for creating mockups for your designs!
Placeit | Create Amazing Mockups, Logos, Videos & Designs
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Make your designs stand out by using fonts and graphics from Creative Fabrica
Creative Fabrica B.V.
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Another great site for getting stock images and illustrations for designs
Buy Stock Photos and Royalty-Free Image Subscriptions - iStock
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Market Your Product

Start to promote your items on social media. You'll gain lots of traction on both Pinterest and TikTok. Make sure you get business accounts so you can track metrics. Use ChatGPT to help with social media captions and trending SEO

 
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A must do for digital products! So easy to create pins
Pinterest Business Account
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Great for auto-scheduling and creating lots of pins fast!
Tailwind Social Media & Email Marketing Tool
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Short form videos are a great way to showcase your products in action. Show people using your product
TikTok Business Account: Sign Up for Free | Solutions for Brands
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Use ChatGPT to create pin descriptions, listing descriptions, and other marketing needs
ChatGPT
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