How To Start A Digital Product Business in 30 Days 🚀

The Digital Product Amateur
Jun 23, 2024
4 min read

How To Start A Digital Product Business in 30 Days 🚀

Starting a digital product business might sound daunting, but with the right plan and dedication, you can get your business off the ground in just 30 days! Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you kickstart your journey. Try not to take any short cuts & make sure you have the mindset to commit and go the distance! Ready? Let’s dive in! 🌊

Day 1-5: Idea Generation & Market Research 💡🔍

Day 1: Brainstorm Ideas

Think about your skills, interests, and experiences. What problems can you solve? For example, most people don’t have the time or the skills to create a simple website. This is a problem you can solve. If you can solve a problem, you have a business.
List down at least 10 ideas. Start with ideas that include what you’re already good at. Don’t filter, just brainstorm!

Day 2: Validate Your Idea

Use Google Trends, forums, and social media to see if people are talking about your idea. Tip: I’m always on YouTube reading the comments after each tutorial video I watch. You’re bound to find someone who still has questions and need help.
Create a simple survey using Google Forms and share it with friends and online communities. Don’t dismiss using a survey. If you ask the right questions, it will get people’s attention.

Day 3-4: Analyze Competitors

Identify 3-5 competitors in your niche. Study their products, pricing, and customer feedback.
Note down their strengths and weaknesses. For example, strengths; What problem is their product solving? Weakness: What problem is their product not solving?

Day 5: Define Your Unique Selling Proposition (USP)

What makes your product different? Identify a gap in the market that your product can fill. Ask yourself, is my product solving a problem that other products aren’t?

Day 6-10: Plan Your Product & Business Model 🗂️💸

Day 6: Choose Your Product Type

Decide whether your product will be an e-book, online course, software, template, or another type of digital product.

Day 7-8: Outline Your Product

Create a detailed outline of your product. If it’s an e-book, plan the chapters. For a course, list the modules and lessons. You can use ChatGPT to help you create an outline. I highly recommend this if you’re anything like me who aren’t good with outlines.

Day 9: Select a Business Model

Choose how you will monetize your product: one-time purchase, subscription, freemium model, etc. Note: Freemium models offers just the basic version of your product. You can then upsell an advanced version of your product to your customers at reasonable price.

Day 10: Set Clear Goals

Define your goals for the first 30, 60, and 90 days. Set specific targets for revenue, customer acquisition, and product development. Make adjustments when necessary.

Day 11-15: Build Your Product 🛠️👨‍💻

Day 11-14: Start Creating

Start creating your digital product. Dedicate focused time each day to work on it.
Use tools like Canva for design, Google Docs for writing, or Teachable for courses.

Day 15: Get Feedback

Share a draft or beta version with a few trusted individuals for feedback.
Use their insights to make improvements.

Day 16-20: Set Up Your Online Presence 🌐📱

Day 16: Choose a Domain Name

Pick a catchy, memorable domain name that reflects your brand.

Day 17-18: Build a Website

Use platforms like WordPress, Wix, or Squarespace to create a professional-looking website. I, personally, like WordPress. It’s easy & quick to set up.
Include essential pages like Home, About, Product, Blog, and Contact. Note: You can opt to have your website created for you using AI or Fiverr.

Day 19: Set Up Social Media Accounts

Create business profiles on relevant social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn or TikTok.
Start posting teasers and engaging content.

Day 20: Create an Email List (More on this in our next blog)

Use tools like Mailchimp or ConvertKit to set up an email list.
Offer a freebie (like a mini e-book or checklist) to encourage sign-ups.

Day 21-25: Marketing & Launch Strategy 📣🎉

Day 21: Plan Your Marketing Strategy

Decide on your marketing channels: social media, email marketing, content marketing, paid ads.
Plan your content calendar for the next month.

Day 22-23: Create Marketing Content

Write blog posts, create social media graphics, and design email newsletters.
Schedule your content using tools like Buffer or Hootsuite.

Day 24: Prepare for Launch

Create a launch plan detailing each step leading up to your launch day.
Set up any necessary analytics tools (Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel).

Day 25: Pre-Launch Hype

Start building excitement on social media. Share behind-the-scenes content, countdowns, and sneak peeks.

Day 26-30: Launch & Post-Launch Activities 🚀🎊

Day 26: Soft Launch

Do a soft launch to a small audience (friends, family, early subscribers).
Gather feedback and make any necessary adjustments.

Day 27: Final Preparations

Double-check everything: website, product, marketing materials.
Ensure your payment system is working perfectly.

Day 28: Launch Day! 🎉

Announce your product launch on all channels.
Engage with your audience, respond to comments, and thank everyone for their support.

Day 29: Analyze and Reflect

Look at the data: website traffic, sales, social media engagement.
Identify what worked well and what needs improvement.

Day 30: Celebrate and Plan Next Steps 🎊🎯

Celebrate your hard work and success!
Plan your next steps: ongoing marketing, product updates, and new product ideas.

Starting a digital product business in 30 days is challenging but absolutely doable with the right plan and mindset. Follow these steps, stay dedicated, and watch your business grow! 🌟Do you want a full 90-day plan to successfully start and launch your business? Get our comprehensive guide, Your 90-Day Plan To Launch & Sell Your Digital Products today. This already done for you 90-day plan will help you launch your product the right way and successfully help your business grow from day one. Get it here and start your digital product business today!

New subscribers will get this for free for a limited time only!