Prompts for Simple Digital Products

Mar 10, 2026 | Tools | 0 comments

1. The Ultimate Checklist

Checklists sell because they remove thinking.

People do not want to figure things out. They want someone to tell them exactly what to do, step by step.

Pick a problem you understand. Break it into actionable steps. Package it as a downloadable PDF.

Examples that sell well:

“The Complete Freelancer Onboarding Checklist”
“30-Day Social Media Launch Checklist”
“First-Time Home Buyer Checklist”
“Website Launch Checklist for Small Businesses”

ChatGPT prompt to create it:

“Create a comprehensive 25-item checklist for [specific goal]. Organize it into logical phases. Each item should be a clear, actionable task. Include a brief explanation for why each step matters. Format it so someone can print it and check off items as they complete them.”

Where to sell: Gumroad, Etsy, Payhip.

Price range: $5 to $15.

Time to create: 2 to 3 hours.

2. The Swipe File

A swipe file is a collection of proven examples people can copy and adapt.

Marketers pay for email swipe files. Designers pay for landing page swipe files. Writers pay for headline swipe files.

You are not creating original work. You are curating and organizing what already works.

Examples that sell well:

“50 High-Converting Email Subject Lines (With Breakdown)”
“100 Instagram Hooks That Stop the Scroll”
“30 Sales Page Headlines That Actually Sell”
“75 Call-to-Action Phrases for Any Business”

ChatGPT prompt to create it:

“Generate 50 proven [type of content] examples for [specific industry or goal]. For each example, include a brief analysis of why it works psychologically. Organize them into categories based on the strategy they use. Make it easy for someone to adapt these for their own business.”

Tools to design it: Canva or Google Docs. Keep it clean and scannable.

Where to sell: Gumroad, Etsy.

Price range: $9 to $27.

Time to create: 3 to 4 hours.

3. The Mini-Course Workbook

You do not need to record videos to sell educational content.

A workbook teaches through exercises, prompts, and reflection questions. People complete it at their own pace. No tech setup required.

Pick a skill you can teach in five to seven lessons. Create worksheets for each lesson. Add space for the reader to write their answers.

Examples that sell well:

“The 7-Day Content Planning Workbook”
“Find Your Niche: A Self-Discovery Workbook for Creators”
“The Budgeting Basics Workbook for Beginners”
“Build Your Personal Brand in One Week”

ChatGPT prompt to create it:

“Design a 7-lesson workbook on [topic]. For each lesson, include: a brief explanation of the concept (200 words max), 3 reflection questions, 1 practical exercise, and space for notes. The tone should be encouraging and actionable. Assume the reader is a complete beginner.”

Tools to design it: Canva (use their workbook templates) or Google Docs.

Where to sell: Gumroad, Etsy, Payhip.

Price range: $15 to $35.

Time to create: 5 to 8 hours.

4. The Notion or Google Sheets Template

Templates save time. People pay for that.

Notion templates are particularly popular right now. So are Google Sheets trackers. The key is solving a specific, annoying problem.

Do not try to build something complex. Simple and focused wins.

Examples that sell well:

“Freelancer Income and Expense Tracker (Google Sheets)”
“Content Calendar for Solopreneurs (Notion)”
“Job Application Tracker with Follow-Up Reminders”
“Weekly Meal Planner with Grocery List Generator”
“Client Project Dashboard for Freelancers”

ChatGPT prompt to create it:

“Design the structure for a [type of template] in [Notion or Google Sheets]. Include all necessary columns, fields, or sections. Explain how each part should function. Add formulas or automation suggestions where relevant. Make it usable for someone who has never built a template before.”

Tools to build it: Notion (free) or Google Sheets (free).

Where to sell: Gumroad, Etsy, Notion Marketplace.

Price range: $5 to $25.

Time to create: 3 to 5 hours.

5. The Short Ebook

Forget 200-page books. Nobody finishes them.

A 15 to 30 page ebook that solves one specific problem is more valuable than a bloated guide that tries to cover everything.

Focus on a single outcome. Write like you are explaining to a friend. Include real examples.

Examples that sell well:

“How to Land Your First Freelance Client in 7 Days”
“The Beginner’s Guide to Selling on Etsy”
“10 ChatGPT Prompts That Will Save You 10 Hours a Week”
“How to Build a Personal Website in One Weekend (Without Code)”

ChatGPT prompt to create it:

“Write a 20-page ebook outline on [specific topic]. Include 5 chapters. Each chapter should have a clear takeaway and at least one actionable exercise. The tone should be conversational and practical. Assume the reader wants quick results, not theory.”

Then follow up with:

“Now write Chapter 1 in full. Keep it under 1,500 words. Use short paragraphs. Include one real-world example.”

Repeat for each chapter.

Tools to design it: Canva (ebook templates) or Google Docs exported as PDF.

Where to sell: Gumroad, Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing, Payhip.

Price range: $9 to $29.

Time to create: 6 to 10 hours (spread across a weekend).

6. The Prompt Pack

This is meta, but it works.

People know ChatGPT is powerful. They just do not know what to ask it.

A prompt pack gives them ready-to-use prompts for a specific goal. They copy, paste, and get results instantly.

Examples that sell well:

“50 ChatGPT Prompts for Small Business Owners”
“30 AI Prompts for Content Creators”
“The Job Seeker’s Prompt Pack: Resume, Cover Letter, Interview Prep”
“100 ChatGPT Prompts for Real Estate Agents”
“The Freelancer’s AI Toolkit: Proposals, Emails, and Client Communication”

ChatGPT prompt to create it:

“Generate 50 detailed ChatGPT prompts for [specific audience or goal]. Each prompt should be ready to copy and paste. Organize them into categories. Include a brief note explaining when to use each prompt and what kind of output to expect.”

Tools to design it: Notion (shareable template) or PDF via Canva.

Where to sell: Gumroad, Etsy.

Price range: $7 to $19.

Time to create: 3 to 5 hours.

7. The Resource List

Curation has value.

When someone is new to a topic, they do not want to spend hours researching tools, websites, and resources. They want someone to hand them the list.

You have already done this research in your own life. Package it.

Examples that sell well:

“The Ultimate List of Free Design Tools for Non-Designers”
“150 Websites to Find Freelance Work (Organized by Industry)”
“The Solopreneur’s Tech Stack: Every Tool You Need to Run a Business”
“100 Free Stock Photo Sites You Have Never Heard Of”

ChatGPT prompt to create it:

“Compile a list of 50 [type of resources] for [specific audience]. For each resource, include the name, a one-sentence description, the link placeholder, and who it is best suited for. Organize the list into categories for easy navigation.”

Then verify each resource yourself. Remove anything outdated. Add your own favorites.

Tools to design it: Notion (as a shareable database) or PDF via Canva.

Where to sell: Gumroad, Etsy.

Price range: $5 to $15.

Time to create: 4 to 6 hours.

A few things to remember before you start.

ChatGPT is a tool, not a replacement for your brain. Use it to generate drafts and ideas. Then edit, refine, and add your own perspective. The products that sell are the ones that feel human.

Do not wait until it is perfect. Your first product will not be your best. But it will teach you more than six months of planning ever could.

Price it fairly. Beginners often price too low out of fear. A $7 product attracts the same effort as a $17 product. Value your work.

Start with one platform. Gumroad is the easiest for beginners. No monthly fees. You only pay when you make a sale. Set up takes 15 minutes.

Promote where your audience already hangs out. Pinterest for planners and templates. LinkedIn for professional tools. Reddit for niche communities. You do not need a big following. You need the right people to see it once.