How to Create Digital Products with Google Docs

When most people think about creating digital products, there are some obvious choices that pop to mind. Canva, Picmonkey, Corjl and others are used by many digital product creators.

But one tool you might have overlooked is Google Docs.

Using Google Docs for digital product creation has several benefits, making it a great choice for sellers who want to create editable, shareable, and scalable digital products.

Why Google Docs is Awesome for Building Digital Products

1. Easy to Create and Edit

No need for special software—just a Google account.
Simple and intuitive interface, even for beginners.
Editing is quick, making product updates and variations easy.

2. Highly Customizable for Buyers

Buyers can easily personalize the document (change text, colors, fonts, etc.).
You can provide different versions (editable Google Docs link + PDF version).
Great for fillable templates like planners, checklists, and business forms.

3. Cloud-Based & Accessible Anywhere

Buyers can access the product from any device (desktop, mobile, tablet).
No risk of losing files due to crashes or device failures.
Works across operating systems (Windows, Mac, Chromebook, etc.).

4. No Need for Expensive Software

Free to use—no need for Microsoft Word, Adobe InDesign, or other premium software.
Allows you to create professional-looking products without extra costs.

5. Collaboration Features (If Needed)

Buyers can share and collaborate in real time (great for team-based templates).
Perfect for business documents, content planners, and educational materials.

6. Easy to Distribute & Sell

Share as a PDF, view-only link, or force-copy link (ensuring buyers get a fresh copy).
Can be sold on Etsy, your website, Gumroad, Payhip, or other digital marketplaces.
Allows for instant delivery—no shipping required.

7. SEO Benefits (If Using as a Freebie or Lead Magnet)

If you offer a free version of your document (like a Google Docs guide), it can be indexed by Google, driving traffic to your shop/site.
Great for collecting emails by offering valuable content in exchange for sign-ups.

8. Low Maintenance & Easy to Update

Unlike PDFs or static templates, you can update the product easily without re-uploading it everywhere.
If needed, you can tweak a template and offer a new version instantly.

9. Works Well with Other Google Tools

Easily embed Google Sheets for trackers, budgets, and data-based products.
Link to Google Forms for interactive templates or lead collection.
Connect to Google Drive for storing additional files, graphics, or tutorial videos.

10. Great for a Wide Range of Digital Products

Ideal for planners, checklists, templates, eBooks, workbooks, contracts, and more.
Can be used for both personal-use products (e.g., meal planners) and business-use products (e.g., client intake forms, SOPs).

40+ Digital Products You Can Create & Sell with Google Docs

Google Docs is a great tool for creating and selling a variety of digital products, especially those that require structured text, templates, and collaboration features. Here are some additional digital products you can create and sell with Google Docs.

1. Business & Productivity Templates

Invoice templates
Meeting agenda templates
Business proposal templates
Social media content planners
Budget spreadsheets (linked to Google Sheets)
SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) templates

2. Educational & Learning Materials

Workbooks
Study guides
Lesson plans for teachers
Course outlines
Training manuals
Classroom activity sheets

3. Planners & Checklists

Daily, weekly, or monthly planners
Goal-setting worksheets
Productivity checklists
Self-care or wellness planners
Travel itineraries and packing lists

4. eBooks & Written Resources

Short eBooks
Guides & How-To Manuals
Resource lists (e.g., best tools for bloggers, top apps for productivity)
Swipe files (e.g., email templates, ad copy)

5. Personal & Lifestyle Printables

Meal planners & grocery lists
Fitness or habit trackers
Gratitude journals
Wedding or event planning templates
Self-improvement workbooks

6. Marketing & Content Creation Tools

Blog post planners
Email marketing swipe files
Press release templates
Content calendar templates

7. Legal & Financial Forms

Freelance contracts
Lease agreements
Client onboarding forms
Budget trackers (with Google Sheets integration)

8. Writing & Publishing Tools

Book writing templates
Character development sheets for authors
Podcast episode planning templates
Interview question templates

9. Job & Career Tools

Resume templates
Cover letter templates
Job application tracking sheets
Freelance pitch templates

If you want to sell these, you can offer them as PDFs, shareable Google Docs templates (with instructions on how to copy), or bundled ZIP files.

How to Make Google Docs Look Pretty

The one thing Google Docs is not is nice-looking. Just like any other word processor, the basis is text. So, whether you want to make pretty Google Docs products or offer professional minimalist digital products, you’ll need a little help.

I’ve never been much of a designer. I leave that to the pros like Jessa Bellman. She has years of experience as a graphic designer and is sharing her simple secrets.

This workshop is perfect for anyone looking to create eye-catching documents without the need for complex design software. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to impress your clients, colleagues, or audience with beautifully crafted Google Docs.

Grab your replay of Jessa’s Pretty Google Docs Made Easy Workshop now and start transforming your documents into stunning masterpieces.

Here’s what you’ll get:

Design Principles for Google Docs: Discover the key design elements that make documents look professional and inviting.
Creating Stunning Layouts: Follow Jessa’s step-by-step process to build layouts that capture attention and enhance readability.
Tips for Customization: Get insider tips on customizing your Google Docs to reflect your unique style and brand.

I know you’ll be impressed with Jessa’s teaching style and easy-to-use techniques. Not to mention the extremely low price. Get Pretty Google Docs Made Easy Workshop now for the perfect way to make your Google Docs products shine!