{"id":27670,"date":"2021-04-02T06:28:00","date_gmt":"2021-04-02T11:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/?p=27670"},"modified":"2021-06-17T11:28:44","modified_gmt":"2021-06-17T16:28:44","slug":"start-selling-digital-products-blog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/start-selling-digital-products-blog\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Start Selling Digital Products as a Blogger"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Did you know one of the best ways to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/best-strategies-monetize-blog\/\">monetize your blog<\/a> is to sell digital products? This is especially true considering the recent boost in online sales over the course of the last year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Statista forecasts that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/251666\/number-of-digital-buyers-worldwide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2.14 billion people<\/a> worldwide are expected to buy online in 2021, which is up significantly from 1.66 billion in 2016.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also worth noting that since the advent of the pandemic, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/how-ecommerce-transformed-marketing\/\">consumer behaviors<\/a> have shifted dramatically. In essence, people still crave shopping, but either don\u2019t want to risk going out in public or don\u2019t have the option, since many brick and mortar stores have closed or shuttered doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consumers are ready and waiting to purchase digital products online. It\u2019s up to you to finally cross 'set up digital store'\u009d off your 'to-do'\u009d list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This post will cover:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The benefits of selling digital products<\/li><li>How to decide what to sell<\/li><li>What you need to set up your store<\/li><li>How to sell on WordPress<\/li><li>How to sell using Gator Builder<\/li><li>How to market your products<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s get started!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"hgrp\"><h4>You might like&#8230;<\/h4><ul><li><span class=\"prod-icon\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/website-builder\" data-element-location=\"body.post_content.related_prod_block\" data-element-type=\"button\" data-element-label=\"website_builder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/website-builder-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/website-builder-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/website-builder-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/website-builder.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/website-builder\" class=\"hgrp-link\" data-element-location=\"body.post_content.related_prod_block\" data-element-type=\"link\" data-element-label=\"website_builder\">Website Builder<\/a><\/li><li><span class=\"prod-icon\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/managed-wordpress-hosting\" data-element-location=\"body.post_content.related_prod_block\" data-element-type=\"button\" data-element-label=\"wordpress_hosting\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/wp-hosting-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/wp-hosting-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/wp-hosting-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/wp-hosting.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/managed-wordpress-hosting\" class=\"hgrp-link\" data-element-location=\"body.post_content.related_prod_block\" data-element-type=\"link\" data-element-label=\"wordpress_hosting\">WordPress Hosting<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-benefits-of-selling-digital-products-on-your-blog\">What are the benefits of selling digital products on your blog?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s the truth: it\u2019s a lot of work to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/get-ecommerce-website-running\/\">set up an online store<\/a>. Is it even worth it? The short answer is, 'yes, absolutely.'\u009d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of the top benefits of setting up an online store on your blog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-it-s-inexpensive\">1. It\u2019s inexpensive<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The cost of setting up an online store is minimal. You have to pay for web hosting, digital product creation, and software or plugins to support your store. As you grow, you may need to hire staff to help you scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But do you know what you <em>don\u2019t<\/em> have to pay for? You don\u2019t have to pay for a building, licensing and permits for operating a brick-and-mortar store, utility bills, office employees, cleaning supplies, furniture, appliances, POS systems, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best news is you can easily plan for your blog&#8217;s eCommerce store expenses. You\u2019ll know exactly how much web hosting and marketing will cost, making it easy to plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-you-make-passive-income\">2. You make passive income<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Passive income is money you make that requires little to no effort once you\u2019ve done the initial work. In other words, it\u2019s waking up in the morning to find out you have made sales while you were sleeping. It\u2019s getting a ping while you\u2019re at lunch telling you someone has purchased a new digital product from your blog. Yay!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An online store means your blog&#8217;s products are available around the clock. You\u2019re not limited to a 9-5 purchasing window, which increases sales opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your sales reach is also not limited to your local audience. Consumers in Virginia, India, and Australia all have the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/setup-international-ecommerce\/\">same access to your store<\/a>, boosting sales opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-you-capture-mobile-sales\">3. You capture mobile sales<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Provided you optimize your digital sales for a mobile audience (which you will), you capture even more sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mobile shopping is nearly overtaking desktop shopping as it\u2019s a convenient way to buy on the go. In fact, by 2021, forecasts show that mobile shopping will account for over half of all sales.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not to mention, <a href=\"https:\/\/99firms.com\/blog\/mcommerce-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">49%<\/a> of people shop only with their phones. The reason? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/mobile-commerce-best-practices\/\">Mobile shopping<\/a> is convenient, safe, and almost effortless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-an-online-store-increases-your-blog-s-visibility\">4. An online store increases your blog\u2019s visibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether your end-goal is to make more digital sales or drive more readers to your blog, one thing is certain. Setting up an online store for your blog will increase your visibility either way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/report-google-beats-amazon-product-search-reach-rival-sees-greater-loyalty-282570\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">85% of people<\/a> search Google to find products and make purchases. If you don\u2019t have an eCommerce store on your site, then you 100% won\u2019t show up in product-related searches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The opposite is also true. Investing in an eCommerce store increases your Google reach, and will help drive traffic to your blog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-do-you-decide-what-digital-products-to-sell-on-your-blog\">How do you decide what digital products to sell on your blog?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you take the steps to set up an online store, you have to know what you\u2019re going to sell. Deciding what products you want to sell requires a bit of brainstorming and market research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some tips to help you through the process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Find your element. <\/strong>Ever read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Element-Finding-Passion-Changes-Everything\/dp\/0143116738\/ref=pd_lpo_14_t_0\/143-8772485-7456140?_encoding=UTF8&amp;pd_rd_i=0143116738&amp;pd_rd_r=63c956c0-12f4-4217-8fa8-5fbed174a7d6&amp;pd_rd_w=u0IFN&amp;pd_rd_wg=7ZS6D&amp;pf_rd_p=16b28406-aa34-451d-8a2e-b3930ada000c&amp;pf_rd_r=D0389GH804ZFTDY03TM0&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=D0389GH804ZFTDY03TM0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>The Element<\/em> by Ken Robinson<\/a>? The gist of the book is to decide what you\u2019re good at and what you\u2019re passionate about. Wherever those lines collide-that\u2019s your element. And, your element should be what you do and can define your niche. For example, I love writing and am good at it. You can probably guess what I sell on my website. That\u2019s right! Digital <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashleyrcummings.com\/products-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">resources for freelance writers<\/a>.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"501\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image-1024x501.png\" alt=\"example of digital products on writing blog\" class=\"wp-image-27671\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image-1024x501.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image-300x147.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image-768x376.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image-1536x751.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/image.png 1954w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\"><li><strong>Learn what\u2019s trending.<\/strong> If no one has an interest in your digital products, then you\u2019re not going to have much success, and creation will be a waste of time. Take a deep dive into your niche to learn what people want. Use <a href=\"https:\/\/trends.google.com\/trends\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Google Trends<\/a> to help you with your research.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\"><li><strong>Identify what\u2019s missing. <\/strong>Once you know what people want, the next step is to find out what\u2019s missing. For example, I write TV pilots in my spare time. I am constantly searching and buying courses on how to write a good TV pilot. I\u2019m also constantly trying to figure out what to do after you have written a pilot. Strangely, resources are limited and information is scarce. I am waiting to give my money to a scriptwriter who can successfully fill this gap. Find what\u2019s missing and build digital products around the area that\u2019s ripe with opportunity.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"4\"><li><strong>See what\u2019s selling. <\/strong>Just because something is trending, doesn\u2019t necessarily mean it\u2019s selling. Take your research one step further by checking out what people are actually buying. Helpful resources include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Best-Sellers\/zgbs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Amazon\u2019s Best Seller list<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/neilpatel.com\/ubersuggest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ubersuggest<\/a> for keyword research, and good old Google.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"5\"><li><strong>Learn which digital products are the most popular. <\/strong>There are several different digital products you can sell. Here are the most popular: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/infopreneur-sell-ebooks\/\">eBooks<\/a>, photography, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/infopreneur-videos\/\">videos<\/a>, audio, music, graphics, digital art, documents, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/infopreneur-sell-tutorials-online-courses\/\">online courses<\/a>, professional services, web-based applications, webinars, and tickets to virtual events.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you know what you love, what people want, and what\u2019s missing, you are ready to rock and roll and create some killer digital resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-do-you-need-to-set-up-an-ecommerce-section-on-your-blog\">What do you need to set up an eCommerce section on your blog?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t need a million dollars and a team full of geniuses to start selling digital products on your blog. Here\u2019s what you do need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A little bit of passion<\/li><li>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/what-is-domain-name\/\">domain name<\/a><\/li><li>A web hosting service<\/li><li>An eCommerce hosting plan<\/li><li>A digital product<\/li><li>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/online-payment-methods-ecommerce\/\">payment processor<\/a><\/li><li>A little starting money<\/li><li>Capital for marketing<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Here a tutorial on how to sign up for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/gettingstarted\">web hosting service<\/a> and how to get a domain name. Let\u2019s take a deeper dive into how you can set up an eCommerce store in WordPress, one of the most popular blogging platforms, and in Gator Website Builder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-do-you-add-an-ecommerce-store-to-a-wordpress-blog\">How do you add an eCommerce store to a WordPress blog?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/benefits-wordpress-cms\/\">WordPress<\/a> is the most widely used content management platform, and it\u2019s with good reason. It\u2019s easy to install with HostGator, has an intuitive interface, and it\u2019s open-source.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since it\u2019s open-source, there are thousands of plugins that help you build a fancy website without you needing to know a single line of code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking to sell digital products online, then you\u2019ll need an eCommerce plugin to help you set up a store. The most popular eCommerce plugin for WordPress is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/what-is-woocommerce\/\">WooCommerce<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the sake of this tutorial, I\u2019m going to assume you already have a WordPress website and are only interested in adding an eCommerce store to your blog. If you haven\u2019t purchased web hosting and set up your WordPress site yet, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/build-wordpress-website-guide\/\">this tutorial<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the steps you follow to add WooCommerce to your WordPress blog:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Login to your WordPress website with your username and password<\/li><li>Find&nbsp; 'Plugins'\u009d on the dashboard and click on 'Add New'\u009d<\/li><li>Search for 'WooCommerce'\u009d<\/li><li>Once you see the WooCommerce plugin appear, click on 'Install Now'\u009d<\/li><li>Click 'Activate'\u009d<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As soon as you click 'Activate,'\u009d you\u2019ll be ready for the WooCommerce Wizard. To proceed with setting up your store and selling digital products, follow the step-by-step <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.woocommerce.com\/document\/woocommerce-setup-wizard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WooCommerce Wizard instructions<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The WooCommerce Wizard will guide you through every step of the process, but here is the most critical information you can expect to fill out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Where is your store based?<\/li><li>In which industry does this store operate?<\/li><li>What type of products will be listed?<\/li><li>Tell us about your business<\/li><li>Choose a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/best-woocommerce-themes-selling-digital-products\/\">theme<\/a><\/li><li>Enhance your store with Jetpack and WooCommerce Shipping &amp; Tax<\/li><li>Store Setup Checklist:<ul><li>Add products<\/li><li>Set up payments<\/li><li>Set up tax<\/li><li>Personalize store<\/li><li>Setup wizard<\/li><li>Set up shipping (if applicable)<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Purchase and install any extensions<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>As you go through the store setup checklist, the primary task will be to add your products. The screen will look like this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/mP9jOc88amftka7KT4uBR1qTv1-RGNOzyNPlOn4Q2bbow4AF-vVTuWYpBQ6aQ9MaAxzgCJIpFOKr9vRWv5lU1VVa19gN4SzGOWwsaPetLPvgumHD37jGZfwbd77nb5aFNnfoiylm\" alt=\"add digital product to woocommerce store\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, you can follow the steps to fill out all the information about your digital product, including general information like prices and tax, inventory information, shipping info, linked products (don\u2019t forget this step), attributes, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve added your products and completed the rest of the WooCommerce Wizard checklists, you\u2019re ready to go live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-set-up-an-ecommerce-store-using-gator-website-builder\">How to set up an eCommerce store using Gator Website Builder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t want to start a WordPress website, HostGator offers an excellent alternative. You can easily create a website with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/website-builder\">Gator Website Builder<\/a>. Here\u2019s an excellent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/website-builder-create-ecommerce-site\/\">tutorial<\/a> on how to build a website with Gator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019re ready to add an eCommerce section to your blog, the first step is to double-check that you have a web hosting plan that enables you to add the number of products you want to add. After you\u2019ve built out the initial bones of your website, Gator Builder will walk you through adding your eCommerce store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, you\u2019ll set prompts that ask you to set up your store basics, payment methods, and shipping options (if applicable).&nbsp;Once you\u2019ve set up the basics of your store, you\u2019re ready to add your first product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To add a product, turn your attention to the menu on the left side of the page in your new online store and select 'Products.'\u009d From here, you can import your products from a stored file or add each product manually by clicking on 'Create a new product.'\u009d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/GxZsWSSw-8Dbs3CcopwkKsUYXG9UthAcaqBQzNZfzU4Wtiras_-QkuCdfAFj-e04MaFLODObjv5dN2dcCMkfGpX_KgMZCJZr-WQmC0P07bhr5rv7QPCNvI-_qIsiycvlgjJU0KN8\" alt=\"add product in gator website builder\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Gator will direct you to a new page where you can fill out all the relevant product fields. This includes product type (you&#8217;ll select digital product), product name, image, price, description, inventory status, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/K_iZPXBZto77VCfLTdg3u7H2XL_LRq18Nn2WF55HKyHeQOm_dqEJgPImSoMmcrISlMJ4C8sG9qQaVSjxzKY9Zp-_yu1P-bUHqIUZERHrRYf2mEZc4DCsSxvGPgOx1cEesaD15m-Z\" alt=\"add digital product in gator website builder\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve added your digital products to your online store, you can make page edits in the main website editor.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re satisfied with your product order and design, publish your eCommerce store and start making sales on your blog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-market-the-digital-products-on-your-blog\">How to market the digital products on your blog<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If no one can find your blog or digital store online, then you\u2019re not going to capture a lot of sales. Here are some ways you can get sales with marketing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Content marketing.<\/strong> Content marketing is the strategic use of content like blog posts, videos, memes, visual content, audio, and other relevant resources to capture the ongoing attention of your target audience. The end-goal of content marketing is to convert readers into long-term customers.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Search engine optimization (SEO).<\/strong> SEO is a type of online marketing where you optimize your website, digital store, and blog posts for Google\u2019s search algorithm. As you engage in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/blog\/advanced-seo-bloggers\/\">SEO blogging best practices<\/a>, Google will return your results in relevant organic search results, helping you get new customers.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Paid advertising<\/strong>. Paid advertising is when you pay to expose your content to a defined audience. You can buy ads on Google, Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, and more.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Social media marketing.<\/strong> Social media marketing is using and growing your social platforms to increase brand awareness and promote your blog and store. You can even add links directly to your blog&#8217;s eCommerce store on most social platforms.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Influencer marketing. <\/strong>Sometimes you need a little extra help when it comes to sharing your digital products with the masses. If you don\u2019t have a large social audience, it\u2019s smart to build relationships with people that do. Think of the last time you saw an influential blogger participate in an unboxing. That was most likely influencer marketing.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Email marketing.<\/strong> Email marketing is one of the most effective forms of digital marketing and has high ROI. Some reports show that email marketing has an <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.constantcontact.com\/email-marketing-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ROI of $42<\/a> for every $1 spent. The good news about setting up a digital store with HostGator is it comes with a Constant Contact integration, making it easier to get new subscribers.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These are the most common forms of online marketing. It\u2019s worth setting aside a portion of your blog&#8217;s eCommerce budget for marketing, especially when you\u2019re getting started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-start-selling-digital-products-on-your-blog-with-hostgator-today\">Start selling digital products on your blog with HostGator today!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve been tossing around the idea of selling digital products in an online store, today is your day. Do it!<br><br>The first step is to purchase a web hosting account with HostGator, integrate your WordPress or Gator website, and add your eCommerce store by following the directions above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information on getting started with HostGator, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostgator.com\/web-hosting\">web hosting plans<\/a> today. 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