Selling Canva templates: a step-by-step guide

Education, For designers

Ready to turn your Canva skills into a money-making machine and rake in some passive income? You’ve come to the right place! This blog will walk you through a super friendly 6-step guide for selling Canva templates. Let’s dive in and get you earning!

Step 1: Do the Research

Think of market research as your detective work. It’s a fun thing to do! Check out what’s hot and what’s not in the world of Canva templates. Look at what’s selling like hotcakes, spot the gaps, and figure out where you can swoop in. Knowledge is power, and with this, you can create irresistible offers that sell.

Step 2: Strategy Comes First

Hold up before you start designing! Think about how these templates fit into your grand plan. It’s all about creating a cohesive collection of offerings. Got a knack for designing for hair salons? Perfect! Start there. Offer your templates as a cost-effective alternative, and bump up the prices for your custom design services.

Step 3: It’s Time to Design

Now for the fun part—designing! Let your creativity run wild and create templates that will make jaws drop. Find your unique style and flaunt those skills! Need a boost? Check out The Templates Vault, packed with over 2,000 templates ready for you to tweak and sell.

Step 4: Automation is Key

Imagine making money while you sleep. Sounds dreamy, right? Set up automated systems so that when someone buys your template, they get instant access. People love quick and seamless transactions, and you’ll love seeing those sale notifications roll in. Trust me, it’s the best feeling ever!

Need some inspiration on where to sell your Canva templates? Take a look at this list with 25 websites for selling digital products, including Canva templates.

Step 5: Learn and Launch

You did it—you’re selling Canva templates! Now, take a step back and learn from each sale. What worked? What didn’t? Use this info to fine-tune your next template launch. Streamline your design process so you can whip up new template packs in no time.

Step 6: Market, Market, Market!

We don’t want marketing to be a headache. Use evergreen platforms like Pinterest and your blog to keep the buzz going. YouTube is interesting for sharing educational content too! And don’t forget about email marketing—social media might let you down, but your email list is all yours. It’s perfect for sharing special discounts, connecting with your audience, and offering valuable content.

And there you have it! These 6 steps will help you build an awesome Canva template business. If you want to speed things up and get your shop launched in no time, join me and 150+ designers in The Templates Vault. It’s the unrivaled library out there for selling Canva templates. Happy designing and happy selling!

Stay Canva-tastic,

X Lynn


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