We’ve helped thousands of digital creators start growing their businesses with one simple, effective tactic — freebies!
Perhaps, You’ve come to this blog because you likely fall into one of these situations:
If any of these sound like you, welcome! You’re in the right place.
😉 Here’s the good news: you don’t need a fancy marketing or business plan to get started.
Keep reading and you might just stumble upon a special freebie in this blog. 🎁
Why do freebies work so dang well? To put it simply, it’s all about instant gratification.
Unsurprisingly, when people receive something valuable for free, especially when unexpected, it creates a positive experience that sticks. (Remember the last time you got something for free? I bet it brought a huge smile to your face).
Freebies make customers feel joy and rewarded, which builds goodwill and leaves a lasting impression.
Benefits of Freebies:
Ultimately, freebies open the door to lasting relationships, and as a result, paying customers.
While there are a wide variety of freebies you can offer, not all are built the same. Plus, we understand that TIME is precious and you want to spend it where it matters most to you.
We broke down some options based on the time it takes to create and launch:
| Type | Time Investment | Examples | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low Ticket Items | Low | Digital Downloads eBooks Templates Guides Checklists | Low effort: Easy to create and share to give customers a taste of what you offer Lead nurturing: Great way to capture emails and spark interest for paid products/services | May require extra time spent on promoting and marketing your freebies |
| Mid Ticket Items | Medium | Courses Subscriptions Custom Requests | Depth of expertise: a mini course or free trial can give customers a strong impression from the quality and value of your offerings. High engagement: Customers who choose these products will more likely invest in premium services later on. | Requires significant upfront time investment |
| High Ticket Items | High | 1:1 Coaching Calls Coaching Packages Masterclasses Webinars | High perceived value: getting a free consultation on a masterclass or coaching can help leads feel like they’re getting premium access Builds trust and loyalty: Customers value real-time interactions and personal connection, which result in loyal, paying customers. | High commitment for each session |
You don’t need to wait to monetize your knowledge. With Pillar’s Creator Store, you can set up and sell freebies in minutes. With Pillar, you can:
Offering a freebie is a no-brainer to getting started. Besides, it’s a win-win situation—everyone loves free stuff!
It may sound simple to you, but in reality, freebies helps:
Ready to start? With Pillar’s Creator Store tools, you can set up your freebies, build email lists, launch landing pages and funnels, and turn leads into customers—all in one place.
Try Pillar’s Free Trial today and see just how simple it is to grow your business.
🎉 Congrats, here’s your reward for making it to the end of this blog: 100+ Digital Product Ideas – By Niche. Download the guide and start brainstorming on your next big freebie.
