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5 Digital Side Hustles for Passive Income

Ways to earn from digital products.

By ELIA MWAPINGAPublished 4 months ago 3 min read
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Money buys freedom; to get that freedom, we have to work smarter.

In this article,

I will share a few digital product ideas that you can sell online and make money from.

All you have to do is spend some time upfront to make it.

And then “Tadaaaa!”

You have created your passive income.

Alright, let’s begin.

1. Digital Journal

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In the fast-paced world, everything turns digital.

A digital journal is like a diary that you can use across devices; it eases the problem of carrying the notebook everywhere you go.

It gives access on phones and other devices, so it is quite popular with almost everyone.

Create a digital diary with the help of Canva and sell it on websites like Etsy, Gumroad, or anywhere you like.

Also read: My 4 Digital Products That Make Four Figures Every Single Month

2. Stock Footage

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You might have seen stock footage on YouTube, social media, news channels, websites, etc.

Well, stock footages are very useful when something is being explained in words, in the news, or even for promotions.

For example, there was a protest recently; if you had posted any stock videos of the protest, someone could have used them for reference.

You can submit stock videos on websites like Shutterstock, Adobe Stock, Pond5, and more.

3. Notion Template.

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If you know how to create templates, then you shouldn’t miss this opportunity.

You know what? The template for Notion goes wider and wider.

I mean, you can create lists like to-do lists for content creators, students, work and business, money and finance, and more.

Like I said, the options get wider.

So, create templates that will help a specific audience.

I am already working on it.

Also read: A Step-by-Step Guide to a Side Hustle That made Me $5,320.19

4. Create an aesthetic recipe e-card.

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If you are someone who loves to do aesthetic things, then this one is for you.

Take cookbooks, for example, which have some recipes.

But try this instead, like creating an aesthetic e-card in which users can write their recipes and preparation methods and add pictures to it.

And you can sell it on Etsy, Gumroad, and more.

5. License Your Photo for AI Training.

By Igor Omilaev on Unsplash

You can license your picture to train AI.

Yes, at once I visited my cousin’s house, who is an AI prompt engineer.

Well, he was searching for some particular eye pictures on Google Images.

I asked him why he was looking for eyes; he said to train the AI by feeding these images so that it will get better at image generation.

Then I searched more about it and found out there are websites that pay you for the pictures you provide to train their AI.

You can check out a few websites like Wirestock, Photobucket, Getty Images, and more.

Well, that’s about it.

Don’t just rely on Etsy, Gumroad.

Do explore more.

So you may find more opportunities to sell your digital product and make passive income out of it.

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About the Creator

ELIA MWAPINGA

I'm ELIA MWAPINGA, a passionate blogger & marketer with a unique approach to creating valuable content.


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