Create Digital Products with AI in One Hour: A Beginner-Friendly Step-by-Step Guide
- Stephanie Segev
- Jan 4
- 8 min read
Want to make money from what you know without physical products, inventory, or complicated tech setups?
That’s exactly what digital products are for.
And thanks to AI, creating one no longer takes weeks. In many cases, it takes about an hour.
You don’t need to be a designer, writer, or tech expert. If you have knowledge or experience in anything—fitness, budgeting, social media, cooking, parenting, writing, or something else entirely—you already have the foundation for a digital product people will pay for.
This guide walks you through the full process step by step. No jargon. No assumptions. By the end, you’ll have a simple digital product ready to sell directly from your link in bio.
TL;DR: How to Create Digital Products Using AI
Pick one niche and one real problem
Validate that people actually care
Use AI to outline and draft the product
Package it simply
Sell it from your link in bio
That’s it.
Table of Contents
Why Create Digital Products Using AI?
What if you could launch a profitable digital product before lunch? It’s not hype—it’s completely doable.
First things first, you might be asking yourself "what is a digital product?".
Digital products are one of the simplest ways to monetize your knowledge. You create them once and sell them repeatedly. There’s no inventory, no shipping, and no physical delivery involved. Buyers get instant access after purchase.
Common examples include:
Short ebooks or guides
Templates and planners
Checklists and workbooks
Mini-courses
According to Mordor Intelligence, the digital products market may grow from $124 billion to $416 billion by 2030, with creators driving much of that growth. But beyond market size, digital products are simply practical.
Why digital products work
Low startup cost: No need to buy materials or hold inventory
Instant delivery: Customers get their purchase immediately after payment
Unlimited scalability: Sell to 10 people or 10,000 without extra work
Passive income potential: One product can generate revenue for months or years
No geographic limits: Anyone, anywhere can buy from you
Where AI comes in
Creating digital products using AI means using artificial intelligence tools to plan, draft, and package digital content faster and more efficiently.
AI doesn’t replace your ideas or expertise. It removes friction.
With AI, you can:
Move past the blank page faster.
Turn loose ideas into clear structures.
Create content without needing advanced tools.
Focus on usefulness instead of perfection.
Instead of spending weeks figuring out how to start, AI lowers the barrier to entry. You still decide what to create and who it’s for—AI simply helps streamline the process.
For creators, the challenge is often momentum, not ability. AI makes it easier to move from “I’ve been meaning to try this” to “I just launched my first product.”
AI tools you can use
You don’t need expensive software to get started. Here are your best free or affordable options:
ChatGPT – Brainstorming, outlining, first drafts
Claude – Refining and longer-form writing
Notion AI – Templates, planners, checklists
Gemini – Research and summaries
Perplexity – Fact-based answers with sources
Jasper – Product descriptions and sales copy
Writesonic – Headlines and CTAs
Canva – PDF and template design
Hopp – Selling digital products from your link in bio. Check out our complete guide on how to sell digital products from your link in bio.
Step 1: Identify Your Niche and Problem (10 minutes)
Your goal: figure out who you’re helping and what specific problem you’re solving.
A niche is a specific group of people with a shared need.
Instead of: “Anyone who wants to get fit”
Think: “Busy parents who want 20-minute home workouts”
Instead of: “People who want to be more productive”
Think: “College students who struggle to organize their weekly schedule”
The more specific your niche is, the easier it is to create something useful—and the easier it is for someone to recognize that it’s meant for them.
Start with what you already know
You might already have a sense of your niche. If not, that’s okay. This step is about uncovering it, not forcing it.
A good place to start is by looking at what you already know and do well. Don’t guess – use your own experience.
Ask yourself:
What do people often ask me for help with?
What problems have I already solved for myself?
What do I talk about or post about without thinking too hard?
What feels easy for me but confusing for others?
Even everyday things count here—planning trips, organizing workflows, building routines, creating workouts, staying consistent with habits.
Once you have a few ideas, AI can help you narrow them down. Try asking:
“Based on my interests in [your interest] and skills in [your skill], what niche audiences could I help?”
Once you’ve narrowed in on a niche, move on to the second half of this step: the problem.
Identify the problem
Strong digital products solve one clear problem, not everything.
Good problems to solve usually:
show up again and again
are annoying enough that people actively want a fix
have a clear outcome on the other side
You’re not trying to perfect the idea yet—just to clearly name the problem.
Step recap: By the end of this step, you should know who you’re creating for and what problem you’re solving.
Step 2: Validate the Problem (10 minutes)
Your goal: make sure the problem you identified is actually something people care about.
Now you’re doing a quick check to confirm that this problem exists outside your own experience.
Validation doesn’t need to be complicated or time-consuming.
Use AI to spot patterns
Ask questions like:
“What problems do people in [my niche] struggle with related to [this issue]?”
If the same frustration appears in different ways, that’s a strong signal.
Look for real-world confirmation
Check places where your niche already spends time:
Reddit
Facebook groups
Comment sections on social posts
You’re looking for repeated questions, similar complaints, and requests for simpler solutions.
Optional: ask your own audience
If you have an audience—even a small one—you can ask directly:
“Is this something you struggle with?”
“Would a simple resource help with this?”
You don’t need dozens of responses. A few clear yeses is enough.
You’re validated when:
The problem shows up more than once
People describe it as frustrating
Similar resources already exist
At that point, stop researching and start building.
Step 3: Plan the Product With AI (15 minutes)
Your goal: Choose a simple format and outline it clearly.
Pick the simplest product format that solves the problem:
Checklist – for steps or processes
Template – when structure is the main need
Short PDF guide – for explaining a process
Worksheet or workbook – when planning or reflection is required
Cheat sheet or swipe file – for quick reference
If you’re unsure, ask AI:
“What digital product format best helps [audience] solve [problem]?”
Create a clear outline
A clear outline makes the next step much easier.
Once you choose a format, outline what goes inside. Use AI for a starting point:
“Create an outline for a [product type] that helps [your audience] solve [problem]. Include 5–7 sections.”
Example:
“Create an outline for a PDF checklist that helps new freelancers prepare for their first client call.”
Review and adjust
Remove anything unnecessary.
Make sure each section directly relates to the problem.
Add ideas and information that you feel has been left out.
Edit until the outline is clear and focused.
Step 4: Create Your First Draft (20 minutes)
Your goal: turn your outline into actual content.
This is where your plan becomes something real. You’re not polishing or perfecting yet—you’re building the first usable version of the product.
There are two simple approaches.
Option A: You write, AI refines
Write the section in your own words
Paste it into AI
Ask for clarity or structure improvements
“Make this clearer and more actionable”
“Improve the flow without changing the meaning”
This works well if you already know what you want to say.
Option B: AI drafts, you customize
Ask AI to draft a section for you: “Write the [section name] for my [product type]. Explain [specific topic] clearly and practically.”
Review what AI generates
Edit it to match your voice and adjust anything that doesn’t feel right
This works well if you’re starting from a blank page.
Either approach is fine. The goal is usable content, not originality points.
Build the product section by section
Use the outline you created in Step 3 and work through it one section at a time. Working section by section keeps the scope manageable and helps you maintain momentum.
Keep the format simple
For a first product, stick to formats that are easy to create and easy to use:
PDF guide or short ebook
Checklist
Template or workbook
Cheat sheet
Swipe file
You’re aiming for clarity and usefulness, not length.
Step 5: Polish and Package (5 minutes)
Your goal: make the product clear, complete, and ready to share or sell.
At this point, the content exists. This step is about doing a final pass so the product feels intentional—not rushed or unfinished.
You’re not aiming for perfection. You’re just making sure everything works.
Do a quick final review
Use this checklist to spot obvious issues:
Is the content clear and easy to follow?
Does the structure make sense from start to finish?
Does the layout look clean and consistent?
Are there any typos or formatting problems?
Is your name, brand, or website included?
Is the file saved in the right format (usually a PDF)?
If everything checks out, you’re good to move on.
Write a simple product description
Next, write short copy that explains what you’re selling. This helps people quickly understand whether the product is for them.
Keep it straightforward and benefit-focused.
Include:
What it is — “A short PDF guide,” “A checklist,” etc.
Who it’s for — the niche you defined earlier.
What problem it helps with — clearly stated.
What’s Included — a brief overview of what they’ll get
You don’t need long sales copy. Clarity matters more than persuasion.
Use AI to speed this up
If writing product copy feels annoying, AI can help. Try:
“Write a short product description for my [product type] that helps [audience] with [problem]. Keep it under 100 words and focus on clarity.”
Edit the result so it sounds like you, then move on.
Clear positioning makes it easier for people to understand what they’re buying—and helps you feel confident sharing it.
With that done, the product itself is finished.
Pro Tip: Sell Digital Products From Your Link in Bio
You’ve created your product—now it’s time to sell it. The easiest way? Add it to your link in bio.
With Hopp by Wix, you can:
Upload digital products directly
Sell from your link in bio
Deliver files instantly to customers
Keep 100% of your revenue
Secure digital delivery
One link to share across all platforms
Want to know more about selling digital products from your link in bio? Read our Hopp guide on how to sell digital products from a single link.
FAQs
Do I need a website to sell digital products?
No. You can sell directly through your link in bio using Hopp by Wix.
What digital products sell best?
Templates, short guides, and checklists perform well because they solve specific problems quickly.
Can I sell digital products directly on Instagram?
Instagram doesn’t support digital delivery, but you can sell through your link in bio.
How do I get paid?
Payments go directly to you through Stripe or PayPal integrations.
The Bottom Line
You can create digital products using AI and sell them online without a complicated setup.
With Hopp, everything lives in one place—from product to payment—so you can go from idea to live link without extra tools or steps.
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