Have you ever thought, “I don’t have a product to sell”?
Think again.
Right now, Gumroad is at the top for small content creators like me to create and publish their work.
And let me tell you, this is awesome!
You create your work, be independent and worry-free about its publication, and get started.
For instance, I created this eBook for small business owners, which is a practical guide to using ChatGPT to improve their productivity.
You can check it out here
https://huntforprogramming.gumroad.com/l/ai-prompts-for-small-business-owners
Whether you’re a freelancer, entrepreneur, local business owner, or startup founder, this ebook provides you with ready-to-use prompts to help you get more done without hiring a large team.
Thousands of creators are making money on Gumroad — not because they’re famous, but because they want to show their skills and knowledge in digital products.
Honestly, that’s the cheapest and best thing to do.
You create it once and sell it over and over.
So, here are some of the most common ways people are earning on Gumroad.
Selling Ebooks
This is one of the easiest ways to start.
You’ve already seen this above. I recommend that you go and check it out.
Maybe start your own and market it like a pro!
People write short ebooks on topics they know — personal finance, fitness, productivity, programming, design, or even travel tips.
You don’t need 300 pages.
Even a range of 20–50 pages that solves a real problem is a hero for you.
Digital Templates
People pay $$$ to create digital templates, but you can get the same professional templates for a few bucks that won’t hurt your wallet.
If templates save time, people will happily pay for them.
Popular products include:
Resume templates
Notion dashboards
Budget planners
Invoice templates
Social media post templates
Presentation slides
For example, I already have this for you to check out
https://huntforprogramming.gumroad.com/l/professional-resume-templates
Templates can be a tough task to design on your own. These template packs can help you design within seconds.
Just download, convert to Word, and there you go! You’re ready to customize with your own content.
Create it once, then let Gumroad handle the downloads.
Code & Developer Resources
Developers are building an excellent side income by selling:
React or Next.js templates
UI component libraries
Interview question packs
Code eBooks
You can check out what code eBooks look like
https://huntforprogramming.gumroad.com/l/performance-optimization-in-angular
https://huntforprogramming.gumroad.com/l/ai-text-detection-in-python
Online Courses
You don’t need a massive course with 50 hours of content.
Many creators focus on selling practical skills in under two hours.
People often prefer short courses over long programs, which can be overwhelming to them.
Creative Assets
Designers and creators sell —
Icons
Fonts
Illustrations
Lightroom presets
Stock photos
Mockups
Figma UI kits
Music & Audio
Musicians earn by selling:
Beats
Sample packs
Sound effects
Background music
Loops
Content creators are always looking for high-quality audio they can use in videos and podcasts.
Printable Products
Simple printable products continue to perform well:
Habit trackers
Meal planners
Wedding planners
Checklists
That’s all.
But remember, if your experience helps someone reach a goal faster, it has value.
Start small.
One mistake many beginners make is waiting for the “perfect” product.
I also read many articles on Medium, like they were too lazy to create a perfect product, so they started earning the next day when they woke up.
Sounds stupid to me, but people have shown proof of that.
The question is: if they can, why can’t you?
Well, your first product probably won’t make thousands of $$$ overnight, but it can become the foundation for something much bigger.