How To Sell Digital Products on ClickBank

Updated: February 15, 2023
by TJ Salvatore

Are you looking for a way to make money from home? Selling digital products on ClickBank is one of the most lucrative ways to start an online business. From ebooks to software products, there’s an abundance of opportunities on ClickBank for entrepreneurs and small businesses alike.

You don’t have to be a creator to produce a digital product. Your ideas can create something that people want to pay for. If want to know about making money through ClickBank as a seller, I’ll give you an overview of what this platform is, how it works, and the benefits of selling digital products through it. I’ll also show you step-by-step instructions on setting up your account and getting a product out on the market. Let’s get started!

How To Sell Digital Products on ClickBank

What is ClickBank?

ClickBank is an incredibly popular affiliate marketplace among digital product sellers and marketers alike. It allows you to easily connect with thousands of affiliates who are eager to promote your products on your behalf for a commission. With ClickBank, you'll be able to maximize visibility for your product while paying a percentage of the sale price as a commission to the affiliates. 

ClickBank's intuitive interface makes it easy to track sales and monitor performance so that you can optimize your campaigns and maximize returns on investment.

When a customer purchases one of your products, they'll be directed to a thank-you page and receive a confirmation email where they can download the product. ClickBank will then pay you your share of the sale (minus their fee and affiliate commission) every two weeks. It's a simple way to make money from selling digital products.

Why Sell Digital Products on ClickBank?

Here are the reasons you should sell your products on ClickBank.

To Promote Your Products

No matter how good your products are, if you don't promote them, you won't sell. And promoting is a painful job to manage on your own. Affiliate marketers do that for you on your behalf. 

Although you're paying commissions to affiliates, you're ensuring that your products are going viral and being seen by potential customers. And, with the help of experienced affiliate marketers, you can reach a wide audience and make more sales.

So where do you find affiliate marketers? ClickBank! There are many affiliate networks/marketplaces out there, but the majority of them are for big brands. ClickBank is one of the very few individual seller-friendly affiliate networks. (And it’s by far the most popular one.)

The Admin Jobs Are Taken Care Of

ClickBank takes care of admin jobs, such as payment clearance and refunds. So you don’t have to use a payment processing service such as Stripe, and any technical side of sales is administered by ClickBank. 

For example, if a buyer tries to pay but the payment doesn’t go through due to a technical glitch, that’s not your problem. ClickBank will directly liaise with the buyer. This means that you can save a lot of time and money.

Not every buyer will be entirely happy with your product and they may ask for a refund. That will also be taken care of, too. If they have a question about your product, then it will be forwarded to you, so you can answer to them via the messaging facility.

To Go Worldwide

Additionally, selling digital products on ClickBank is a great way to reach a large audience of potential customers. With over 200 million unique visitors per month, ClickBank is one of the largest online marketplaces. This gives you the opportunity to reach a wide range of customers with your product.

Low-Risk, High-Reward

ClickBank offers a variety of marketing tools to help you promote your products and drive sales, therefore offers a low-risk, high-reward platform for selling digital products. There is no upfront investment required to list your product on ClickBank. And, if your product is successful, you can earn a significant return on your investment.

Digital Products

What Types of Digital Products Can You Sell on ClickBank?

A wide variety of digital products can be sold on ClickBank, including;

  • eBooks
  • Video courses/webinars
  • Software programs
  • Templates and graphics
  • Audio files

Selling, for example, an ebook on ClickBank is beneficial, because if you were to sell a book in a digital format on Amazon Kindle, your book would probably have to have 100s of pages and the best price would be $5-$10. Maybe less over time. Whereas ClickBank is good at selling information products, so you can sell a PDF with fewer pages for $10.

How to Create a ClickBank Account

Creating a ClickBank account is easy and only takes a few minutes. With a ClickBank account, you can sell digital products and earn commissions on every sale.

Here's how to create a ClickBank account:

  1. Go to the ClickBank website and click on the "Sign Up" link.
  2. Enter your personal information into the form and create a username and password.
  3. Once you have registered, log in to your account and click on the "Account Settings" tab.
  4. In the Account Settings section, enter your payment information so that ClickBank can pay you commissions on your sales.

That's it, and you’ll be ready to start selling digital products.

Can You Sell Physical Products on ClickBank?

Yes, you can. Any products such as physical books, cosmetics, supplements, etc. You'll need to determine shipping costs and whether or not you're able to ship internationally. Some strict rules apply, for example, if you are selling medical supplements, they have to be in line with the rules set out by FDA (The Food and Drug Administration.) You can read the detail here; Selling Physical Products.

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A Few Things To Consider

Digital Format

If you’re selling a digital product, you'll need to make sure the file format is compatible with ClickBank's system.

Price of Your Product

You'll want to find a balance between something that's priced too low and something that's overpriced. If it's priced too low, people may think it's not worth their time; if it's overpriced, they may be discouraged from buying it. You might want to check similar products online and see how much they’re selling it for.

Refund Terms and Rate

Talking about the pricing, you might want to consider the refund terms and rate. By ClickBank’s default, buyers can claim a refund within 60 days of purchase if they’re not happy with your product (you can change it).

The refund rate (how many per cent of your buyers claim a refund) depends on the quality of your product and the price.

For example, if you are selling an online course/webinar, you may be able to sell it for $1,000 (depending on the volume) but the refund rate may become higher - buyers may think twice and decide it’s not worth the price they paid for. If the refund rate becomes higher, you’ll lose your reputation among affiliates, so you may want to drop the price accordingly.

Competition

There are likely already other products out there like yours, so you'll need to make sure your product is unique in some way. This could be in terms of price, features, or anything else that sets it apart from the rest. Keep these things in mind when choosing a product to sell on ClickBank, and you'll be on your way to success!

How to Promote Your Product on ClickBank

Create a Sales Page

First, you'll need to create a sales page for your product that outlines what it is, what it does, and why people need it.

To create a sales page for your product, start by creating a landing page on your website. This is the page where people will land when they click on your affiliate marketer’s unique link. 

On this page, you should include an eye-catching headline, some information about your product, and a call-to-action (CTA) button that encourages visitors to buy your product. 

You can also include testimonials from satisfied customers, as well as an opt-in form so that people can sign up to receive more information about your product.

Create an Affiliate Program

An affiliate program for your product will help the affiliates promote it on their own websites and earn a commission when they make a sale. 

To create an affiliate program, log into your ClickBank account and go to the "Products" tab. 

Here, you'll be able to add all of the details about your product, including the sales page URL, the price of the product, and the affiliate commission percentage. Once you've added this information, ClickBank will generate an affiliate link for you and provide instructions on how to promote your product.

Be Truthful About Your Product

Be truthful about what it is and what it does. Don't make false promises because it's important to maintain your reputation as a seller. If the product doesn't do what you say it will, buyers will find it out sooner or later. You'll only end up refunding your money, and not only will you lose the buyers' trust, but also lose the trust of the affiliates.

It's better to be upfront and honest from the beginning so that people know what they're getting.

Promote It Outside ClickBank

You can also promote your product by yourself, by driving traffic to your sales page through online marketing.

  • This could include creating and publishing blog posts, social media posts, and videos about your product. 
  • You may also want to create a PPC (pay-per-click) campaign with Google Ads or run display ads on other websites. 
  • You can reach out to influencers in your niche and ask them to promote your product. 

Conclusion

Selling digital products on ClickBank can be an effective way of creating a passive income stream. If you take the time to research and understand the platform, create quality products, and market them effectively then you could find success in this space. By following these tips you should be able to get your product up and running quickly so that you can start making money from it as soon as possible. Good luck with your new venture!

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 August 2024: $7,750.00

About the Author

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