How I Make $47,000/Month Selling Simple Templates
The exact blueprint to turn 2-hour projects into passive income machines
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
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