Your Volume Game
Products are lower-priced but faster to sell. They build trust. They create quick wins. And they often lead to service upsells.
Ebooks
Digital books on business, marketing, technology, and personal development. Instant download. No printing costs. Infinite copies.
Examples:
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“How to Rank Your Business on Google in 30 Days”
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“Social Media Content Calendar for Small Businesses”
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“The Freelancer’s Guide to Pricing Your Services”
Price Range: ₦500 – ₦50,000
Your Commission: 25%
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₦500 ebook × 25% = ₦125
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₦5,000 ebook × 25% = ₦1,250
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₦20,000 ebook × 25% = ₦5,000
Pro Tip: Ebooks are impulse buys. A ₦2,000 ebook requires almost no decision-making. Sell 20 per week = ₦10,000 in commissions from one product.
Software
Digital tools and applications that solve specific problems. These include productivity tools, marketing automation, accounting software, and industry-specific solutions.
Examples:
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Invoice generator for freelancers
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Social media post scheduler
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Customer relationship management (CRM) tool for small businesses
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Email marketing automation software
Price Range: ₦500 – ₦50,000
Your Commission: 25%
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₦1,000 tool × 25% = ₦250
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₦10,000 software × 25% = ₦2,500
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₦30,000 annual license × 25% = ₦7,500
Pro Tip: Software often has recurring licenses. If the customer renews annually, you may earn again.
Templates
Ready-made frameworks that save time and effort. These include business plan templates, proposal templates, social media content calendars, resume templates, and presentation templates.
Examples:
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Restaurant business plan template
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Marketing proposal template
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30-day Instagram content calendar template
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Job application cover letter template
Price Range: ₦500 – ₦50,000
Your Commission: 25%
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₦500 template × 25% = ₦125
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₦3,000 template × 25% = ₦750
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₦15,000 template pack × 25% = ₦3,750
Pro Tip: Templates are perfect for busy professionals. “Don’t start from scratch. Use what already works.”
Graphics
Digital design assets — social media post packs, logo templates, flyer templates, icon sets, and stock photo collections.
Examples:
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50 Instagram post templates for fashion brands
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20 flyer templates for event planners
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Business card template collection
Price Range: ₦500 – ₦50,000
Your Commission: 25%
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₦1,000 graphic pack × 25% = ₦250
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₦5,000 template set × 25% = ₦1,250
Pro Tip: Graphic packs are popular with content creators and small businesses who can’t afford custom design.
Videos
Educational video content, promotional video templates, video courses, and stock video footage.
Examples:
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“How to Set Up Google Business Profile” video tutorial
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Promotional video template for restaurants
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30-day social media video content pack
Price Range: ₦500 – ₦50,000
Your Commission: 25%
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₦2,000 video tutorial × 25% = ₦500
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₦20,000 video course × 25% = ₦5,000
Pro Tip: Video is the most consumed content format. Businesses that don’t use video are falling behind. This urgency sells.
Courses
Structured online learning programs with multiple lessons, assignments, and certificates. These go deeper than ebooks or single videos.
Examples:
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“Complete Digital Marketing Masterclass”
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“WordPress Website Development from Zero to Hero”
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“Graphic Design for Non-Designers”
Price Range: ₦500 – ₦50,000
Your Commission: 25%
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₦5,000 course × 25% = ₦1,250
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₦25,000 premium course × 25% = ₦6,250
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₦50,000 certification program × 25% = ₦12,500
Pro Tip: Courses have higher perceived value than ebooks. Position them as “investments in your future” rather than “products.”
Products Summary Table
| Product | Lowest Commission | Mid Commission | Highest Commission | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ebooks | ₦125 | ₦1,250 | ₦12,500 | Quick trust-building |
| Software | ₦125 | ₦2,500 | ₦12,500 | Tech-savvy buyers |
| Templates | ₦125 | ₦750 | ₦12,500 | Busy professionals |
| Graphics | ₦125 | ₦1,250 | ₦12,500 | Content creators |
| Videos | ₦125 | ₦5,000 | ₦12,500 | Visual learners |
| Courses | ₦125 | ₦6,250 | ₦12,500 | Serious learners |