Niche Digital Templates Shop
Digital templates and planners for a narrow 'boring problem', made in Canva on a phone
Video published Oct 13, 2026 by KT economics
Startup cost: Near-zero cost (Canva, Etsy listing fees or Gumroad's roughly 10% cut) (our estimate; the video doesn’t give figures)
Source video
KT economics · 6 Side Hustles You Can Run From Your Phone (Low Cost, Real Income) ↗
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What It Is
You build planners, budgeting spreadsheets, wedding invitations, resumes or social media template packs once, then sell them as downloads on Etsy or Gumroad. Every sale costs nothing to fulfill. The creator's example math: one file selling 10 copies a month at $10 is $100; a shop of 30 such files is $3,000 a month.
The Pitch
The creator says there is no shipping or inventory and Etsy has tens of millions of active buyers browsing digital downloads. He argues the winners solve a boring, specific problem, for example a planner for freelance wedding photographers who keep losing track of invoices.
Who It’s Best For
Organized people who notice small recurring problems in a profession or hobby and like making tidy files.
The Truth (as we see it)
The creator stresses that his $3,000 figure is an estimate for a shop that actually works and that most will not reach it, which is a fair caution. Digital template markets on Etsy are crowded and prices are low, so many products are needed. He also warns to check licenses on any elements you resell. No paid product is promoted.
Our assessment, based on the video and what’s typical across similar videos. We don’t independently verify income claims or prices.
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