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INTERMEDIATECREATIVE45 DAYS

Launch Your First Digital Product

Create and sell a digital product (eBook, template, course) in 45 days. Target EUR 1,000 in sales.

Starting Capital

€50

Target Earnings

€1,000

Participants

6,421

Success Rate

48%

🎯 Challenge Goal

Generate EUR 1,000 in revenue from a single digital product

Day-by-Day Roadmap

Validate your idea

4 hours

Research demand on Etsy, Gumroad. Find profitable niche.

Create product outline

3 hours

Detailed structure for eBook, template pack, or mini-course.

Produce content

20 hours

Write eBook, design templates, or record course videos.

Design sales page

5 hours

Create compelling Gumroad or Etsy listing with mockups.

Build pre-launch hype

3 hours

Post teasers on social media. Offer launch discount.

Launch day

4 hours

Go live. Share on Reddit, Facebook groups, X.

Drive traffic

10 hours

Run Pinterest pins, Reddit posts. Engage with comments.

Optimize and scale

5 hours

Update based on feedback. Plan product number 2.

Success Stories

Emma L., Limerick

+€1,300

Sold EUR 1,350 of Canva templates in first month

Pro Tips

Solve a specific, painful problem
Price between EUR 9-29 for impulse buys
Offer 20% launch discount for urgency
Use customer testimonials immediately
Bundle products for higher average order value

Common Mistakes

Creating product nobody wants
Pricing too high for launch
Not promoting enough on social media
Poor sales page copy
Giving up after slow first week

Required Skills

Content creationDesign basicsMarketing

Rewards

Badge: Digital Creator Badge

1,000 Points

Advanced Marketing Strategies

Ready to Start?

Join 6,421 people taking this challenge

Account required (free)

Disclaimer

Results vary. Success rate: 48%. Not guaranteed. See terms.

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