Building a profitable digital product is one of the smartest ways to create passive income online. Unlike services, digital products are created once and sold repeatedly with minimal ongoing effort. In this beginner-friendly guide, you’ll learn how to build a profitable digital product from scratch—even if you have no audience, no tech skills, and no prior experience. What Is a Digital Product? A digital product is any item sold online that doesn’t require physical shipping. It is delivered instantly in digital format. eBooks & PDFs Online courses Templates (Canva, Notion, Excel) Checklists & planners Printables & worksheets Digital products are highly scalable, low-cost to create, and ideal for beginners looking for passive income. Step 1: Choose a Profitable Problem The biggest mistake beginners make is creating a product they like instead of solving a problem people are actively searching for. How to find profitable problems: Search qu...