What Is the Easiest Digital Product to Create as a Beginner?

When you’re first starting a side hustle, the idea of creating a digital product can feel overwhelming—especially if you’re not a designer or tech whiz. But here’s the good news: You don’t need fancy tools, a huge audience, or even much time to create something valuable.

If you’re a beginner looking for a low-stress, low-tech way to start making money online, keep reading. We’re going to explore what the easiest digital product is to create, why it’s a smart first step, and how you can get started right away (yes, even during nap time).

💡 DEFINITION: What Is a Digital Product?

A digital product is something you create once and sell over and over online. There’s no inventory, no shipping, and no storage—just pure digital magic.

Some examples include:

Printables (like planners or checklists)
Templates (for Canva, social media, email, etc.)
E-books
Mini-courses
Spreadsheets or trackers

These products solve a specific problem and are delivered instantly via email or download.

🏆 The Easiest Digital Product to Start With: Printables

If you’re brand new to the digital product world, printables are hands-down the easiest place to start. Why?

You can create them in free tools like Canva—no design degree needed
They’re quick to make—some take less than an hour
They solve real-life problems like meal planning, budgeting, organizing, or homeschooling
You can sell them on platforms like Etsy or your own shop without having a website

👩‍👧 Real-Life Printable Ideas for Moms

Here are a few beginner-friendly ideas based on your life and skills:

Daily routine charts for toddlers
Weekly meal planners and grocery lists
Budget trackers for families
Self-care journals or gratitude prompts
Homeschool planning sheets
Chore charts for kids
Birthday party planners

If you’ve ever made a spreadsheet or checklist for your own life—you’re already halfway there.

🛠️ What You’ll Need to Create a Printable

Here’s a simple starter tool list:

Canva.com (free version is plenty!)
A clear idea of who your printable is for and what problem it solves
A way to deliver it—like Etsy, Payhip, Gumroad, or Stan Store

Once you create your printable, export it as a PDF and upload it to your selling platform. Add a mockup image (you can make that in Canva too), write a short description, and you’re ready to launch.

🚫 What NOT to Worry About

Let’s bust a few myths that hold beginners back:

❌ You do NOT need a fancy brand or logo
❌ You do NOT need a massive Instagram following
❌ You do NOT need to be an expert

All you need is one helpful idea and the courage to put it out there.

🎯 Why This Works So Well for Moms

Creating and selling a printable is perfect for moms because:

You can do it in short chunks of time
You can use your real life experience as inspiration
You can grow your shop slowly while still being present with your family
You can reuse and repurpose templates for more products later

It’s low pressure. Low tech. And the payoff is real.

✅ Ready to Try It?

If you’re thinking, “Okay, I think I can do this,” you’re exactly where you need to be.

To help you choose the right printable idea for YOU, I created a free resource called:
“50 Side Hustle Ideas for Moms”

You’ll find categories, idea filters, and inspiration to help you confidently pick your first digital product.

👉 Click here to download your free guide and get started today

Your first digital product doesn’t have to be perfect. It just has to exist.

And you’ve got what it takes to make that happen.