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10 hacks for selling more on Gumroad
Guide for veterans and newbies
What the heck is Gumroad and how does it work?
Gumroad is a self-publishing digital marketplace platform to sell digital services such as books, memberships, courses and other digital services. It was created in 2011 by Sahil Lavingia. Back then, Sahil was trying to sell icons online but realized how cumbersome it was to set up an online shop on his own.
As a result, he decided to build a website that would make selling digital stuff on the internet as easy as sharing web content.
What can you sell on Gumroad?
Gumroad is popular among all kinds of digital creators. The bestsellers on the platform are mainly:
- E-Books
- Notion Templates
- Procreate Brushes
- Online Courses
- Audio Files
- Graphics
- 3-D Models
Interestingly, Gumroad is not only a digital marketplace. It also permits the selling of physical goods. However, there are some limitations. For example, food products, medical products, and beauty products are not allowed on the platform.
