{"id":7253,"date":"2022-04-29T08:24:58","date_gmt":"2022-04-29T12:24:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/?p=7253"},"modified":"2022-04-29T08:24:58","modified_gmt":"2022-04-29T12:24:58","slug":"how-to-sell-an-ebook-on-wordpress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/2022\/04\/29\/how-to-sell-an-ebook-on-wordpress\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Sell an eBook on WordPress the Easy Way"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019ve got lots of great content written and you\u2019re ready to grow your business. Do you want to learn how to sell an eBook on WordPress in 4 simple steps?<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s very easy with the right tools. In this article, we will show you four of the best digital download plugins to sell your eBooks. Then we will walk you through step by step so you can start selling your eBooks right away.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Table of Contents<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#digitalproducts\">What Kind of Digital Products Can You Sell on WordPress?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#plugins\">Best Plugins to Sell eBooks on WordPress<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#tutorial\">How To Sell an eBook on WordPress (Step by Step)<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#setup\">Step 1: Set Up Easy Digital Downloads<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#payment\">Step 2: Connect Your Payment Gateway<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#add\">Step 3: Add eBook to WordPress as a Download<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#test\">Step 4: Test Your eBook Download<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#writing\">How to Write an eBook<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#marketing\">Marketing a Digital eBook<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#conclusion\">Conclusion: Start Selling eBooks on WordPress<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"digitalproducts\"><strong>What Kind of Digital Products Can You Sell on WordPress?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Digital products can be a great way to make money from your WordPress website.<\/p>\n<p>Worksheets, eBooks, videos, and other content can be sold over and over once you create them. You also don\u2019t have to worry about printing, shipping, or storing physical products. Everything is delivered digitally.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about the<a href=\"https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/blog\/the-12-most-popular-digital-products-you-can-sell-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> most popular digital products you can sell online<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"plugins\"><strong>Best Plugins to Sell eBooks on WordPress<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The easiest way to sell eBooks and other digital products on WordPress is to use a plugin. Plugins are software that adds functionality to a WordPress website.<\/p>\n<p>Some plugins are free while others are paid. You can<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbeginner.com\/beginners-guide\/step-by-step-guide-to-install-a-wordpress-plugin-for-beginners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> learn how to install a WordPress plugin here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>We love these 4 plugins for selling eBooks on WordPress:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Easy_Digital_Downloads\"><\/span><strong>Easy Digital Downloads<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7283 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/EasyDigitalDownloads-min.png\" alt=\"How to sell an eBook on WordPress with Easy Digital Downloads\" width=\"620\" height=\"343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/EasyDigitalDownloads-min.png 620w, https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/EasyDigitalDownloads-min-300x166.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Easy Digital Downloads<\/a> is the best digital download plugin out there. It\u2019s easy to use but also has powerful features like payment options, a full shopping cart, discount codes, and more. You can use Easy Digital Downloads to help you build a thriving digital product business.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WPForms\"><\/span><strong>WPForms<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7279 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/wpforms-homepage.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/wpforms-homepage.png 620w, https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/wpforms-homepage-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wpforms.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WPForms<\/a> is a great way to sell eBooks, particularly if you just have a few digital products. With WPForms, you can create a form that lets customers buy your eBook.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.isitwp.com\/how-to-sell-ebook-on-wordpress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Learn how to publish and sell your eBook in minutes with our full tutorial<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WooCommerce\"><\/span><strong>WooCommerce<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7278\" src=\"https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/WooCommerce-homepage.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/WooCommerce-homepage.png 620w, https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/WooCommerce-homepage-300x172.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you have both physical and digital products, consider <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"WooCommerce\" href=\"https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/recommends\/woocommerce\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">WooCommerce<\/a>. This complete eCommerce plugin is more complicated to set up than some of the other options here, but offers tons of options for customizing.<a href=\"https:\/\/optinmonster.com\/how-to-sell-digital-downloads-with-woocommerce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Learn how to sell digital downloads on WooCommerce<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ConvertKit\"><\/span><strong>ConvertKit<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7284\" src=\"https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/convertkit-home-page.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"278\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/convertkit-home-page.png 620w, https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/convertkit-home-page-300x135.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"ConvertKit\" href=\"https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/recommends\/convertkit\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ConvertKit<\/a> is better known as an email service provider, but it can also sell digital products. The purchase experience is more limited, without discount codes or custom checkout forms. But if you have an active email list, ConvertKit is a quick way to sell eBooks. You can also embed ConvertKit products to your WordPress website for new visitors to purchase from.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"tutorial\"><strong>How To Sell an eBook on WordPress (Step by Step)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Now, you will learn how to use Easy Digital Downloads to sell an eBook on WordPress.<\/p>\n<p>Before you start, you will need:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Easy Digital Downloads free plugin (and optional license): <\/strong>You can download Easy Digital Downloads for free from the WordPress Plugins repository. To access more advanced features, you can also<a href=\"https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/pricing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> upgrade your Easy Digital Downloads license<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Payment gateway account: <\/strong>If you have the free version of Easy Digital Downloads, you can collect payments with Stripe, PayPal, and Amazon Pay. Please sign up for at least one of these accounts before you begin. Keep the login information for your payment gateway available during setup.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Formatted eBook file: <\/strong>Finally, you need your eBook file. Make sure it is formatted properly for e-readers. The most common eBook file formats are EPUB, PDF, and Amazon Kindle&#8217;s proprietary AZW format.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"setup\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Set_Up_Easy_Digital_Downloads\"><\/span><strong>Step 1: Set Up Easy Digital Downloads<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>First, go to <strong>Plugins \u00bb Add New.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Use the search field to find Easy Digital Downloads.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7277\" src=\"https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/search-EDD.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/search-EDD.png 620w, https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/search-EDD-300x74.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Click <strong>Install Now<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7276\" src=\"https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/install-edd.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/install-edd.png 620w, https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/install-edd-300x192.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Click <strong>Activate.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7256\" src=\"https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/activate-edd.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/activate-edd.png 620w, https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/activate-edd-300x165.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"payment\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Connect_Your_Payment_Gateway\"><\/span><strong>Step 2: Connect Your Payment Gateway<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Click <strong>Downloads \u00bb Settings.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7269\" src=\"https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/edd-settings.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/edd-settings.png 620w, https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/edd-settings-300x240.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Click <strong>Payments.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7267\" src=\"https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/edd-payments.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/edd-payments.png 620w, https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/edd-payments-300x166.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Select from the list of payment gateways the ones you want to use. Then click <strong>Save Changes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7266\" src=\"https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/edd-payment-gateways.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/edd-payment-gateways.png 620w, https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/edd-payment-gateways-300x202.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When the page refreshes, the payment gateways you chose will appear in the sub menu below the Payments tab. Click on the one you want to connect. In this example we\u2019ll show you how to connect Stripe.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7270\" src=\"https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/edd-stripe-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/edd-stripe-1.png 620w, https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/edd-stripe-1-300x91.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Follow the instructions to connect each payment gateway.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7271\" src=\"https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/edd-stripe-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/edd-stripe-2.png 620w, https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/edd-stripe-2-300x174.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"add\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Add_eBook_to_WordPress_as_a_Download\"><\/span><strong>Step 3: Add eBook to WordPress as a Download<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Click <strong>Downloads \u00bb Add New.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7257\" src=\"https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/edd-add-new.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/edd-add-new.png 620w, https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/edd-add-new-300x171.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Give your eBook a title and description.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7259\" src=\"https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/edd-add-title.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/edd-add-title.png 620w, https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/edd-add-title-300x139.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Add price for your eBook. You probably don\u2019t need to use variable pricing for selling an eBook.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7258\" src=\"https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/edd-add-price.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"491\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/edd-add-price.png 620w, https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/edd-add-price-300x238.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Add a file name for your eBook. This name will be visible to customers when they download, so make sure the name is informative. Try using the title along with your name so they know what the file is and where it came from.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7263\" src=\"https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/edd-file-name.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/edd-file-name.png 620w, https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/edd-file-name-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Click <strong>Upload a File.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7274\" src=\"https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/edd-upload-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/edd-upload-1.png 620w, https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/edd-upload-1-300x145.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Upload your eBook file or select it from the Media Library if you have already uploaded it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7264\" src=\"https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/edd-insert-file.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/edd-insert-file.png 620w, https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/edd-insert-file-300x129.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Click <strong>Insert into download.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you like, you can add <strong>Download Notes<\/strong>. You can add a thank-you note, special instructions, or your business\u2019s social media links.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7265\" src=\"https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/edd-notes.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/edd-notes.png 620w, https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/edd-notes-300x99.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Find the <strong>Download Categories <\/strong>box in the right column. Click <strong>+ Add New Download Category.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7260\" src=\"https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/edd-categories.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/edd-categories.png 620w, https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/edd-categories-300x121.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Enter the name of your eBook category. This could be the topic or genre of your eBook. If you also have other digital products, the category should be the format, such as eBook, software, or workbook.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7261\" src=\"https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/edd-categories-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/edd-categories-2.png 620w, https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/edd-categories-2-300x203.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Find the <strong>Download Image<\/strong> box in the right column. Click <strong>Set Download Image.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Choose a file to upload. The cover of your eBook is a good choice for the download image. Click <strong>Set Download Image.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"gdcalert22\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7262\" src=\"https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/edd-download-image.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/edd-download-image.png 620w, https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/edd-download-image-300x262.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Click <strong>Publish.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"test\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Test_Your_eBook_Download\"><\/span><strong>Step 4: Test Your eBook Download<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Click <strong>Downloads \u00bb Settings.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Click <strong>Payments.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Check the box for<strong> Test Mode<\/strong>. You will need a sandbox (test) account for the payment gateway you are testing.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7285 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/EDD-test-mode-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"309\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/EDD-test-mode-1.png 620w, https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/EDD-test-mode-1-300x150.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Click <strong>Save Changes.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Click <strong>Downloads \u00bb All Downloads.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Find your eBook Download and hover over the name until the options appear. Click <strong>View. <\/strong>This will take you to the download purchase page.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7275\" src=\"https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/edd-view.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/edd-view.png 620w, https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/edd-view-300x212.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Scroll until you find the Purchase button. Click <strong>Purchase<\/strong>, then click<strong> Checkout<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Follow the instructions for test mode provided by your payment gateway.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7272\" src=\"https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/edd-test-checkout-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"489\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/edd-test-checkout-1.png 620w, https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/edd-test-checkout-1-300x237.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Double check that the eBook is delivered properly to your email or browser.<\/p>\n<p>You did it!<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"writing\"><strong>How to Write an eBook<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Writing a whole eBook may seem like a lot of work, but it can actually be quite simple.<\/p>\n<p>You can start by gathering your most popular content into an eBook. Look to see what\u2019s gotten a lot of engagement on your blog or social media. You know that there&#8217;s a demand for that content because your audience has already responded to it.<\/p>\n<p>You can also pick a trending topic and write about it. It\u2019s okay if other people are writing about it too. What matters is your unique perspective and process.<\/p>\n<p>Your eBook should have a clear point or purpose. Whether you\u2019re showing a process you\u2019ve developed, or sharing lessons you\u2019ve learned along the way, your eBook should be helpful to the reader.<\/p>\n<p>Try to<a href=\"https:\/\/optinmonster.com\/mistakes-to-avoid-when-writing-your-first-ebook\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> avoid these mistakes when writing your first eBook<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"marketing\"><strong>Marketing a Digital eBook<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>You already know how to sell an eBook on WordPress. Now you\u2019ll learn about<a href=\"https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/blog\/selling-ebooks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> how to market your eBook<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>First, make sure you have a high quality product. Typos or proofreading errors will make your eBook look unprofessional. So consider hiring an editor or just go over your eBook copy carefully.<\/p>\n<p>You also want to make sure that your eBook is formatted properly and works correctly when downloaded. Customers will be unhappy if they purchase your eBook but can\u2019t read it on their device. This is why it\u2019s important to test the purchase process.<\/p>\n<p>An attractive download image will also make your eBook look more professional. Use this<a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAExNpXnPhI\/5v7uKtHl61_ZwV5cWqhTAQ\/view?utm_content=DAExNpXnPhI&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_source=sharebutton&amp;mode=preview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> free eBook cover template<\/a> to make a download image in Canva.<\/p>\n<p>Try offering previews of your eBook using<a href=\"https:\/\/optinmonster.com\/gated-content-marketing-strategy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> the gated content strategy<\/a>. Ask website visitors must fill out a form with their email address before they can read the eBook preview. Once you have their email address, you can send them a copy of the preview. This lets visitors read a sample and decide if they like your writing style and content. Then you can follow up with a marketing email sequence. This is a great way to collect email addresses for future sales.<\/p>\n<p>You can also use the eBook itself as a list-builder. People love free gifts, so offer your eBook as an incentive to join your email list.<a href=\"https:\/\/optinmonster.com\/how-to-create-an-ebook-popup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Learn how to create an eBook popup with OptinMonster<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Your eBook can be an add-on to another offer. If you sell an online course, you can send your eBook as a bonus to customers who enroll early. Or you can create a bundle with your eBook and other digital downloads that you offer. The eBook is already written, so why not use it to market your other offers?<\/p>\n<p>With Easy Digital Downloads, it&#8217;s easy to add social proof like<a href=\"https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/downloads\/product-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> reviews<\/a> and<a href=\"https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/downloads\/recommended-products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> recommendations<\/a>. This can persuade new customers to buy. If you like writing, you could even create a subscription program that delivers new eBooks every month or quarter.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"conclusion\"><strong>Conclusion: Start Selling eBooks on WordPress<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>And that\u2019s a wrap! Now you know how to sell an eBook on WordPress.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about Easy Digital Downloads,<a href=\"https:\/\/optinmonster.com\/easy-digital-downloads-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> read our full review here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Ready to get started? Get<a href=\"https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/pricing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Easy Digital Downloads<\/a> to start selling your eBooks today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019ve got lots of great content written and you\u2019re ready to grow your business. Do you want to learn how to sell an eBook on WordPress in 4 simple steps? It\u2019s very easy with the right tools. 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