💰My Template Income Breakdown
Notion Templates
$18,500
Per month
Canva Templates
$12,300
Per month
Email Templates
$9,700
Per month
Other Templates
$6,500
Per month
🔥The 10 Template Types That Sell Like Crazy
Notion Life OS Templates
All-in-one life management systems
What to Include:
- • Goal tracking dashboard
- • Habit tracker
- • Finance manager
- • Project planner
- • Journal/notes section
Pricing & Sales:
- • Price: $37-97
- • Average sales: 200-500/mo
- • Creation time: 4-6 hours
- • Revenue: $7-30K/mo
Social Media Content Calendars
Ready-to-use posting schedules
Hot Niches:
Pro tip: Include captions, hashtags, and posting times
Business Email Templates
Copy-paste professional communication
Best Sellers:
- • Cold outreach sequences
- • Client onboarding series
- • Sales follow-up emails
- • Partnership proposals
- • Customer service scripts
- • Newsletter templates
- • Product launch emails
- • Feedback requests
Average price: $27-47 | Sales: 300-800/month
4. Canva Instagram Templates
Aesthetic post & story designs
- • 30-100 designs per pack
- • Price: $9-27
- • Sales: 500-2000/mo
Revenue: $5-20K/mo
5. Spreadsheet Calculators
Business & finance tools
- • Profit calculators
- • Budget planners
- • ROI trackers
Revenue: $3-10K/mo
6. Resume Templates
ATS-friendly designs
- • Modern layouts
- • Industry-specific
- • Cover letters included
Revenue: $2-8K/mo
7. Wedding Templates
Complete wedding suites
- • Invitations
- • Seating charts
- • Thank you cards
Revenue: $5-15K/mo
My Template Creation Process
From Idea to $1000/Day
Research (30 minutes)
- • Check Etsy/Creative Market bestsellers
- • Read reviews for improvement ideas
- • Identify gaps in existing templates
Design (1-3 hours)
- • Start with proven framework
- • Add unique features
- • Make it beginner-friendly
Package (30 minutes)
- • Create mockups in Canva
- • Write compelling description
- • Add video tutorial (optional)
List & Optimize (1 hour)
- • Upload to multiple platforms
- • SEO optimize title/tags
- • Set competitive pricing
Total time investment: 3-5 hours for months of passive income
Template Pricing Psychology
The 3-Tier Pricing Strategy
🥉 Basic Template ($9-27)
- • Single template
- • Basic customization
- • PDF instructions
- • Email support
Conversion rate: 3-5%
🥇 Pro Bundle ($47-97)
BEST SELLER- • 5-10 templates
- • Bonus resources
- • Video tutorials
- • Priority support
- • Future updates
Conversion rate: 8-12%
Master Collection ($197-497)
- • All templates (20+)
- • Commercial license
- • 1-on-1 setup call
- • Custom branding
- • Lifetime updates
Conversion rate: 1-2%
Marketing Strategies That Actually Work
Pinterest Strategy
- • Create 20-30 pins per template
- • Use trending keywords
- • Join group boards
- • Pin consistently (5-10/day)
- • Link to email list, not direct sales
Result: 50K+ monthly views
📧 Email Marketing
- • Free template as lead magnet
- • 7-day email sequence
- • Weekly template tips
- • Exclusive discounts
- • Customer success stories
Result: 35% email → sale conversion
Social Proof
- • Screenshot customer reviews
- • Share user creations
- • Create case studies
- • Before/after showcases
- • Video testimonials
Result: 3x conversion rate
Launch Strategy
- • Pre-launch to email list
- • 48-hour special pricing
- • Partner with influencers
- • Create FOMO with limits
- • Bundle for first 100 buyers
Result: $5-10K launch days
Where to Sell Your Templates
| Platform | Fees | Traffic | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gumroad | 8.5% + $0.30 | Low (you drive) | Full control, email list |
| Etsy | 6.5% + listing fees | High (built-in) | Discoverability |
| Creative Market | 30-40% | Medium | Premium templates |
| Your Website | 2.9% (Stripe) | None (you drive) | Maximum profit |
My strategy: Start on Etsy for traffic, build email list, transition to Gumroad/own site
✨Template Success Secrets
Over-deliver on value
Include bonuses, tutorials, and extras they didn't expect
Make it stupid simple
If grandma can't use it, it's too complex
Solve one specific problem
Don't try to be everything to everyone
Update and improve regularly
Keep customers happy with new features
Build a template empire
One template won't make you rich, 50 will
Advanced Template Business Strategies
Build a Template Empire
- 1.
Create template collections
Bundle 10-20 related templates for higher prices
- 2.
Launch seasonal templates
Holiday, tax season, New Year planning
- 3.
Offer customization services
Charge $200-500 for custom versions
- 4.
Create membership site
$27-47/month for unlimited templates
- 5.
License to businesses
$997-2,997 for commercial rights
Scaling to $100K/Month
Month 1-3: Foundation
- • Create 20-30 templates
- • List on Etsy + Gumroad
- • Build email list (1,000+)
- • Goal: $5-10K/month
Month 4-6: Growth
- • Launch template bundles
- • Start paid ads ($500-1K/mo)
- • Email list to 5,000+
- • Goal: $20-30K/month
Month 7-12: Scale
- • Launch membership ($47/mo)
- • Hire virtual assistants
- • Affiliate program live
- • Goal: $50-100K/month
Template Business Case Studies
Case Study: Sarah's Notion Template Empire - $18K/Month
Her Strategy:
- • Created Life OS template ($67)
- • Built Instagram to 47K followers
- • Posted daily template tips
- • Email list: 12,400 subscribers
- • Weekly newsletter with tips
- • Launched 6 template variations
Results After 8 Months:
- • 268 sales per month average
- • $17,956/month revenue
- • 97% profit margin
- • 4.8/5 star rating (890 reviews)
- • 47% came from Pinterest
- • Works 10 hours/week now
Case Study: Mike's Canva Template Store - $31K/Month
What He Sells:
- • Instagram post bundles (50 templates)
- • Priced at $27 each bundle
- • 24 different niches covered
- • Also offers custom design ($197)
- • Membership: $37/mo unlimited
- • Affiliate program: 30% commission
The Numbers:
- • 847 template sales/month ($22,869)
- • 234 membership subscribers ($8,658)
- • Affiliates bring 38% of sales
- • Total: $31,527/month
- • Started with $0 budget
- • Now makes more than his old job
Case Study: Jennifer's Email Template Business - $9.7K/Month
Her Approach:
- • Cold email templates for sales ($47)
- • Welcome sequence bundle ($37)
- • Abandoned cart emails ($27)
- • All include subject lines & copy
- • Free template as lead magnet
- • Weekly email marketing tips
Monthly Performance:
- • 207 total sales per month
- • Average order value: $47
- • $9,729 monthly revenue
- • Email list: 8,900 subscribers
- • 18% email-to-sale conversion
- • Created all templates in 3 weeks
Common Template Business Mistakes to Avoid
Mistake #1: Creating Too Many Templates at Once
New creators make 50 templates before testing the market. Result: wasted time on templates nobody wants.
Do This Instead:
Create 5 templates, test which sells best, make 10 variations of the winner. Scale what works.
Mistake #2: Pricing Too Low
Charging $5 for a template means you need 1,000 sales to make $5K. That's exhausting.
Do This Instead:
Bundle templates together for $47-97. You only need 100 sales for $5K. Much more achievable.
Mistake #3: No Email List
Relying 100% on marketplace traffic means you're building on rented land. Algorithm changes = dead business.
Do This Instead:
Offer a free template in exchange for email. Build to 1,000+ subscribers. Launch new templates to your list first.
Mistake #4: Generic Templates
"Social Media Template" is too broad. You're competing with thousands of creators.
Do This Instead:
"Instagram Reels Templates for Real Estate Agents" is specific. You own that micro-niche and charge premium prices.
Mistake #5: Poor Product Photography
Low-quality mockups scream "amateur." People judge your template quality by your presentation.
Do This Instead:
Invest $20 in mockup templates from Creative Market. Professional presentation = 3x higher conversion rates.
Mistake #6: Ignoring Customer Support
Not responding to questions = negative reviews = dead sales. One bad review tanks your ranking.
Do This Instead:
Respond within 24 hours. Include video tutorials. Over-deliver on support. Happy customers leave 5-star reviews.
Template Business Tools & Resources
Essential Design Tools
Canva Pro ($12.99/mo)
Best for: Social media templates, graphics, presentations
Why: Easiest tool, 420K+ templates to customize
Notion (Free)
Best for: Productivity templates, dashboards, databases
Why: Huge market, easy to duplicate & sell
Google Sheets (Free)
Best for: Calculators, trackers, business templates
Why: Everyone uses it, easy to share
Figma (Free)
Best for: UI kits, design systems, wireframes
Why: Professional tool, designers pay premium
Marketing Tools
ConvertKit
Email marketing & automation
Tailwind
Pinterest scheduling & analytics
Loom
Video tutorials for customers
Hotjar
See how visitors use your sales page
Recommended Learning Resources
- •
Etsy Seller Handbook (Free)
Learn SEO, photography, and selling strategies
- •
Skillshare: Template Design Courses
Learn Canva, Notion, and template creation
- •
YouTube: "passive income templates" search
Free tutorials from successful template sellers
Frequently Asked Questions
How much money can I realistically make?
Beginners: $500-2,000/month in first 3 months. Intermediate: $5-10K/month after 6 months. Advanced: $20-50K/month after 12+ months with multiple products and email list.
Do I need design skills?
No. Most successful template sellers use Canva or Notion which require zero design skills. You're solving problems, not creating art.
How long does it take to create a template?
Simple template: 1-2 hours. Complex template bundle: 4-8 hours. Most templates can be created in a weekend and sold for months.
What's the best platform to start on?
Etsy for built-in traffic. Gumroad for keeping more profit. Start with Etsy, build email list, transition to own site + Gumroad.
How do I handle copycats?
They'll copy. Focus on building your brand and email list. Your relationship with customers is what they can't steal. Keep innovating.
Should I offer refunds?
Yes. 30-day money-back guarantee increases sales by 40%. Most people won't ask (2-3% refund rate). The extra sales are worth it.
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