How to Make and Sell Digital Cards on Etsy?

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99 percent of successful shops begin with successful products. What does this mean? Before we explore how to start selling Digital Cards on Etsy, it is essential to conduct market and product research on Digital Cards.

There are many things to consider:

  • Is selling Digital Cards on Etsy a good idea?
  • How to create/make Digital Cards to sell on Etsy?
  • Which types of Digital Cards products are popular on Etsy?
  • How many sellers are selling Digital Cards on Etsy?
  • What can you learn from the top Etsy sellers in Digital Cards?
  • How much does it cost to sell Digital Cards on Etsy?
  • How to make your Digital Cards shop stand out on Etsy?

Feeling a bit complicated? No idea where to get useful information about Digital Cards? Don't worry, there's more help available today - although Etsy is evolving every day, an amazing Etsy seller tool can give you almost everything you want in a timely manner.

Take a sip of coffee. Let's move on to How to sell Digital Cards on Etsy.

As a reminder, all the data below comes from EtsyHunt, which has a huge and growing database of Etsy sellers and products. More importantly, it will help us to spy on sellers who sell Digital Cards on Etsy, as well as what's trending in Digital Cards on Etsy.


Is it a good idea to sell Digital Cards on Etsy

The key is to estimate the profitability and competition of selling Digital Cards products on Etsy.

First, do a quick search for the keyword "Digital Cards" to assess demand and competition.

For the keyword "Digital Cards", the views is 4835413, and the favorites is 12082. Meanwhile, there will be at least 82 competitors on Etsy. Obviously, making Digital Cards to sell on Etsy is a good choice.

Then, let's look at the best-selling Digital Cards products to estimate the profit.

When calculating the profit of a competitor's product, the formula can be: Profit = Sales X Average Price - Etsy Fees.

Regarding the fees for selling Digital Cards products on Etsy, we will need a free Etsy fee&profit calculator. You will find these posts I wrote helpful:

As for sales and pricing, the sales is 2296, and the average price of Digital Cards product is 21.5.

We've gone over a rough market analysis of selling Digital Cards on Etsy. There is no doubt that the profit opportunity of Etsy Digital Cards is real and can be high. Now, the next step would be to find out your niche and learn how to generate passive income over time.


How to create Digital Cards to sell on Etsy?

Everyone will have their own set of methods, but I offer 4 easier steps to get started on how to sell Digital Cards on Etsy.

1. Find your niche for your Digital Cards shop

Millions of people are shopping or selling unique and creative products on Etsy. Here are the top 20 most popular Digital Cards products in which your niche may be hidden. You can get inspiration from them to make your unique Digital Cards products.

# Image Product Total Sales Learn More
1
To my Best Friend on her Wedding Day, Wedding Day Card, Sister on Wedding Day, Custom Wedding Day Card, Personalized Wedding Card, DIGITAL
To my Best Friend on her Wedding Day, Wedding Day Card, Sister on Wedding Day, Custom Wedding Day Card, Personalized Wedding Card, DIGITAL
891
2
Editable Daily Routine Cards & Chart, Toddler Daily Rhythm, Visual Schedule Kids | Chore Chart Checklist, Download Printable | Montessori
Editable Daily Routine Cards & Chart, Toddler Daily Rhythm, Visual Schedule Kids | Chore Chart Checklist, Download Printable | Montessori
1,784
3
Vintage Halloween Photos, Digital Halloween images, witches, Skeleton, Pumpkin Head, Printable download, Scrapbook Clip art, junk journals
Vintage Halloween Photos, Digital Halloween images, witches, Skeleton, Pumpkin Head, Printable download, Scrapbook Clip art, junk journals
711
4
22 Calming Corner Flashcards, Calming Strategies Flash Cards, Calming Techniques, Feelings, Montessori Material, Classroom, Digital Download
22 Calming Corner Flashcards, Calming Strategies Flash Cards, Calming Techniques, Feelings, Montessori Material, Classroom, Digital Download
58
5
Printable A Little Light To Glow Your Night. Monster Glow Stick cards for Halloween Party Favor, Trick or Treating Instant Digital Download
Printable A Little Light To Glow Your Night. Monster Glow Stick cards for Halloween Party Favor, Trick or Treating Instant Digital Download
448
6
Vintage Halloween Digital Ephemera Cards / 16 printable 3' by 4' pocket cards, gift tags / collage sheets, individual JPEGs, printable PDF
Vintage Halloween Digital Ephemera Cards / 16 printable 3' by 4' pocket cards, gift tags / collage sheets, individual JPEGs, printable PDF
400
7
Editable Daily Routine Cards, Toddler Routine Chart, Daily Rhythm, Visual Schedule for Kids, Chore Chart, Printable DIGITAL DOWNLOAD
Editable Daily Routine Cards, Toddler Routine Chart, Daily Rhythm, Visual Schedule for Kids, Chore Chart, Printable DIGITAL DOWNLOAD
1,631
8
Junk Journal Essentials Volume 1,  Post Cards, Ephemera, Script, Index Cards, Ledger, Music, Digital Ephemera, Printable Ephemera Journal
Junk Journal Essentials Volume 1, Post Cards, Ephemera, Script, Index Cards, Ledger, Music, Digital Ephemera, Printable Ephemera Journal
615
9
Vol 1 Herbal Index, Double Sided Scrapbook Ephemera 3x4 Journaling Cards,  Digital Collage,printable Apothecary, Medicinal Herbal, Herbarium
Vol 1 Herbal Index, Double Sided Scrapbook Ephemera 3x4 Journaling Cards, Digital Collage,printable Apothecary, Medicinal Herbal, Herbarium
1,578
10
Funny Jason Birthday Card, Horror Movie Theme Birthday, 80s Pop Culture, Movie Art Prints, Handmade Happy Birthday Party Favors, Movie Nerds
Funny Jason Birthday Card, Horror Movie Theme Birthday, 80s Pop Culture, Movie Art Prints, Handmade Happy Birthday Party Favors, Movie Nerds
1,670
11
Tarot Cheat Sheet, upright and reversed meaning, printable pages, Tarot cards, Tarot meanings, blue, Rider Waite, digital file, Tarot
Tarot Cheat Sheet, upright and reversed meaning, printable pages, Tarot cards, Tarot meanings, blue, Rider Waite, digital file, Tarot
1,051
12
Shabby Roses Journal Cards, ATC, Printable, Digital Download, Collage Sheet, Flowers, Junk Journal Ephemera, Embellishments
Shabby Roses Journal Cards, ATC, Printable, Digital Download, Collage Sheet, Flowers, Junk Journal Ephemera, Embellishments
370
13
Photo Collage Save the Date Template, Save the Date Cards with Pictures, Editable with Templett - Instant Download
Photo Collage Save the Date Template, Save the Date Cards with Pictures, Editable with Templett - Instant Download
702
14
Elegant Wedding Name Cards Templett, Printable, 100% Editable, Place, Escord, Flat & Folded, Digital Download, Self-Editing, Classic #vmt10
Elegant Wedding Name Cards Templett, Printable, 100% Editable, Place, Escord, Flat & Folded, Digital Download, Self-Editing, Classic #vmt10
322
15
White Floral Journal Cards, ATC, Printable, Digital Download, Collage Sheet, Flowers, Junk Journal Ephemera, Embellishments
White Floral Journal Cards, ATC, Printable, Digital Download, Collage Sheet, Flowers, Junk Journal Ephemera, Embellishments
609
16
Minimalist wedding invitation set, Modern and elegant wedding invitation suite, Wedding invitation template download #Morea
Minimalist wedding invitation set, Modern and elegant wedding invitation suite, Wedding invitation template download #Morea
310
17
60 Affirmation Cards Digital Download, Mindfulness Affirmations Deck 2021, Positive Quotes Printable Gift
60 Affirmation Cards Digital Download, Mindfulness Affirmations Deck 2021, Positive Quotes Printable Gift
305
18
Tarot Cheat Sheet, upright and reversed meaning, printable pages, Tarot cards, Tarot meanings, pink, Rider Waite, digital file, Tarot
Tarot Cheat Sheet, upright and reversed meaning, printable pages, Tarot cards, Tarot meanings, pink, Rider Waite, digital file, Tarot
1,520
19
DIGITAL NEW Biomes cards, nature study, geography cards, montessori, back to school, Printable PDF
DIGITAL NEW Biomes cards, nature study, geography cards, montessori, back to school, Printable PDF
608
20
Rodeo Bronc Playing Cards Western Digital Download
Rodeo Bronc Playing Cards Western Digital Download
71

2. Determine how to make Digital Cards to sell online.

For how to make Digital Cards, you can choose to make it entirely at home, or consider using some tools to implement your ideas.

Learning from your competitors is an effective way. Check out the following 20 best-selling Digital Cards on Etsy for inspiration. Or the latest Etsy trends.

# Image Shop Total Sales Learn More
1
CapeRoseCo
CapeRoseCo
6,416
2
LilyAndThreads
LilyAndThreads
11,772
3
sssstudio
sssstudio
6,580
4
PrintberryKids
PrintberryKids
15,760
5
LilacsAndCharcoal
LilacsAndCharcoal
48,814
6
KBandFriends
KBandFriends
33,206
7
LittleFolkPrintables
LittleFolkPrintables
50,681
8
TheJunkJournalStudio
TheJunkJournalStudio
14,947
9
Style24Designs
Style24Designs
103,292
10
YeaOhGreetings
YeaOhGreetings
213,151
11
B2BPrintables
B2BPrintables
6,180
12
TheJournalBoat
TheJournalBoat
29,674
13
TheMintyPaperie
TheMintyPaperie
6,609
14
ViolaMirabilisDesign
ViolaMirabilisDesign
163,789
15
TheJournalBoat
TheJournalBoat
29,674
16
LovelyTemplatesCo
LovelyTemplatesCo
15,283
17
RiriDesignStore
RiriDesignStore
1,528
18
B2BPrintables
B2BPrintables
6,180
19
wildfeatheredu
wildfeatheredu
16,621
20
ThePunchyPalominos
ThePunchyPalominos
3,509

3. Learn how to sell Digital Cards on Etsy.

Test your Product first. For example, making some samples and posting them on Instagram and Pinterest. Ask your friends and followers some questions:

  • Do you like the Digital Cards product I made?
  • If you like it, do you want to buy it?
  • If you are considering buying it, how much are you willing to pay for it?
  • If you buy it, how long are you willing to wait?
  • If you don't like it, why?

The answers would help optimize your Digital Cards products.

Next, set up an Etsy account to start selling on Etsy. The 2 must-dos are:

  • Build a consistent and unique brand for your Digital Cards shop. Shop name, logo, brand colors, fonts, mission and vision, and packaging...... all need to be considered.
  • List your Digital Cards items and make sure to optimize the listings. A good listing includes a thorough description, professional images, keywords related to your product, and the best category or subcategory for your Digital Cards products.

Attention, you should recognize the limitations of selling on Etsy. You can sell Digital Cards on other 18 sites like Etsy. Also, you should consider opening a Global Etsy Shop (read more on Etsy International Shipping: Road to a Global Etsy Shop).


4. Decide how to ship Digital Cards on Etsy.

Unlike on Amazon and Walmart, the shipping process on Etsy is entirely the responsibility of the sellers. It is essential for you to read Etsy's shipping policies and create shipping strategies. Here are two suggestions to win customers:

(1) Choose appropriate delivery dates and postage rates.

For your references. After entering the keyword "Digital Cards" on the Etsy keyword research tool, we can see the average shipping time of Digital Cards products is 8. In addition, some of the Digital Cards sellers attract customers by using Etsy free shipping.

(2) Provide a consistent, professional appearance to your Digital Cards packages.

You should think of a unique package for your Digital Cards products, and purchase all the materials needed in bulk. Here is a post on how to find packaging ideas - Etsy Jewelry Box: The Way to Impress your Customers.


You're ready to make Digital Cards to sell on Etsy!

Knowing how to sell Digital Cards on Etsy is the first step. It's time to move on to the next level - Try and learn more.

  • How do you manage your Digital Cards shop each week?
  • How do you keep going when there are no sales?
  • How do you promote your Digital Cards shop when sales growth is stagnant?

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