Digital templates on Etsy

Make a template once and sell it as an instant download again and again.

No follower minimumLast checked 2026-10-25Rules can change

Followers needed: None. Buyers find you through Etsy search.
What it pays: On a $10 sale you keep about $8.60 after Etsy's main fees (US).
The catch: Etsy charges $0.20 per listing, a 6.5% transaction fee and payment processing of about 3% + $0.25 per sale (US). Popular niches are crowded.
Great for: Design, Organisation, Students

How to start

STEP 1Pick a type

STEP 2Make it

STEP 3List it

STEP 4Repeat

Pick one narrow template type (planner, rate card, resume).

Make it in Canva or Google Slides and export a download file.

List it with clear photos and keywords buyers search for.

Add one new template a week and improve the ones that sell.

The catch: Etsy charges $0.20 per listing, a 6.5% transaction fee and payment processing of about 3% + $0.25 per sale (US). Popular niches are crowded.

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