How to Create & Sell Downloadable Digital Products Online

How to Create & Sell Downloadable Digital Products Online

By Michael Chen

January 18, 2025 at 05:41 AM

Digital products like music, e-books, artwork, and PDFs can be sold through downloadable product listings. Customers receive a 24-hour download link after purchase, with automatic link renewal if expired.

File Requirements:

  • Maximum file size: 300 MB
  • One file per product
  • Remove special characters from filenames
  • SSL certificate required for secure downloads

Limitations:

  • No quantity fixes or variants/SKUs
  • No subscription options
  • No file re-downloads after upload
  • Test downloads through test orders

Creating a Downloadable Product:

  1. Select Product Type Choose "Download" when adding a new product.

Download icons on a white background

Download icons on a white background

  1. Add Product Details Enter name, description, and upload product images.

Empty image upload field

Empty image upload field

  1. Upload File Click "Upload file" or drag and drop your file.

Yellow box with gray text

Yellow box with gray text

  1. Set Pricing
  • Set regular price
  • Enable "On Sale" option if needed
  • Add sale price when applicable
  1. Organize Product Add categories and tags (80 character limit for tags, 25 for categories)

"Add" and "Organization" highlighted

"Add" and "Organization" highlighted

  1. Add SEO Description Optimize product visibility in search results

Squarespace admin panel

Squarespace admin panel

  1. Publish Product Choose to publish immediately, save as draft, or schedule publication.

Note: Product won't save without uploaded file

Cannot save the product

Cannot save the product

Customer Download Process:

  • Immediate access on order confirmation page
  • Automated email with download link
  • 24-hour link validity
  • Automatic link renewal if expired
  • Manual link resend available through Orders panel

Marketing Options:

  • Email campaigns
  • Social media integration (Facebook/Instagram)
  • Customer list building
  • Automated marketing emails
  • Design optimization for increased sales

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