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One of the best ways for WordPress users to monetize their websites is by selling digital products. Not only do digital products have a low production cost, but they also have unlimited potential when it comes to sales. And who doesn’t love passive income?
However, as much as we all love WordPress, selling digital products on the platform can be a little bit tricky. With so many plugins, integrations, and themes, it can be tough to find the right tool that fits your needs.
Thankfully, there’s a simple, all-in-one solution – MemberSpace!
In this guide, we will explore the ins and outs of how to sell digital products on WordPress with MemberSpace and start earning revenue right away.
Sell digital products on WordPress!
The easiest way to accept membership payments or one-time charges for digital products like online courses, communities, content libraries, and more — all from your own website!
Get started for free! 5 minutes to set up.
Step 1: Install the MemberSpace Plugin
Next, install MemberSpace so you can start accepting payments and delivering your products.
💡 If you’re using WordPress.com, you’ll need the Business plan or higher to install plugins.
- Log into your WordPress admin
- Go to Plugins → Add New
- Search for MemberSpace
- Install MemberSpace – Membership Plugin and Paid Subscriptions
- Click Activate
Then, visit your live site to confirm everything is working.
You’ll see a MemberSpace button appear in the bottom-right corner. This handles signup, login, and account management.
Once installed:
- Customers can purchase your products
- You can manage payments, access, and design from your dashboard
Step 2: Add your digital products to MemberSpace
Now it’s time to add your digital products right in your MemberSpace account. You can create an organized content hub where customers can access everything they’ve purchased from you, like:
- PDFs (ebooks, guides, templates)
- Videos (courses, tutorials, trainings)
- Audio files
- Downloads and resources
- Members-only pages or posts
You can also:
- Organize content into Spaces, folders, and nested folders
- Create multiple Spaces for different products or bundles
- Let customers bookmark content
- Enable search so everything is easy to find
This gives you full flexibility in how you package and deliver your digital products!
Step 3: Set Up Pricing Plans
Next, decide how you want to sell your digital products.
In your MemberSpace dashboard, go to Pricing → Create Pricing Plan.
You can create:
- One-time purchases → great for ebooks, templates, downloads
- Payment plans → ideal for higher-ticket products like courses
- Subscriptions → perfect for content libraries or ongoing access to membership sites
- Free products → great for introductory content or lead magnets
MemberSpace integrates with Stripe, so you can securely accept:
- Credit cards
- Apple Pay
- Google Pay
You can also further customize your plans with things like free trials, discount codes, and signup fees.
This flexibility makes it easy to start simple and expand your pricing over time.
Step 4: Add Purchase Links to Your Website
Once your pricing is set up, MemberSpace will generate a signup link for each plan.
This is what customers click to purchase.
Add these links to your website using clear calls-to-action like:
- “Buy Now”
- “Get Access”
- “Start Learning”
- “Download Now”
You can place these buttons on your sales page, homepage, in your navigation, or inside blogs/landing pages.
When someone clicks the button, they’ll see a signup form where they can create an account and pay — all without leaving your website.
Launch Your Digital Products and Start Selling
Once everything is set up, you’re ready to start selling.
Before sharing your product publicly, do a quick test:
- Sign up as a customer
- Complete a purchase
- Access your content
Make sure everything feels smooth and easy.
Simple ways to promote your products:
- Send an email to your audience
- Share your product on social media
- Add links across your website
- Offer a free preview or sample
- Bundle products into a subscription
You don’t need a big audience to get started — just a clear offer and a simple way to buy.
Why Use MemberSpace to Sell Digital Products on WordPress?
There are plenty of ways to sell digital downloads on WordPress — but most require combining multiple plugins just to make everything work.
MemberSpace gives you a simpler, more flexible setup.
Sell anything you want
Courses, downloads, templates, content libraries, communities — all from one place, while keeping 100% control over your website’s design.
Built for non-technical users
You don’t need to hire a developer or deal with complicated setups.
No platform lock-in
You’re not tied to WordPress. If you switch platforms later, your members and payments stay intact.
Better customer experience
Customers can log in anytime and access everything they’ve purchased in one place — instead of relying on download links.
Built to grow your revenue
Features like:
- Free trials
- One-click signup
- Flexible pricing
- Abandoned signup reminders
- Retention tools
…help you convert more customers and keep them longer.
Here are a few examples from MemberSpace customers…
Feel free to click through these sales pages to see how these creators use MemberSpace to sell their digital products.
Membership – Ellen Fisher
Ellen sells multiple digital products on her website, including a membership. On her sales page, you can preview the kind of content you’ll get access to, like videos, recipes, discounts, and a community forum.
By selecting the monthly or yearly subscription buttons, customers are taken to a MemberSpace pop-up that asks them to create an account, then start paying.
Video Content Library – Girl and the Word
This creator is selling a library of videos on meditation for a one-time payment of $90, or six payments of $15. The buttons and video preview link to a MemberSpace pop-up, requiring interested customers to create their account and make their purchase.
Online Course – Up World
Up World is a membership site built on WordPress for startup marketers offering digital products like courses, community, job opportunities, and more.
Lesson Plans – The Learn + Live Letter
This WordPress membership site sells digital products like homeschooling resources, like units, members-only newsletters, and mentoring sessions.
Frequently Asked Questions about WordPress Digital Products
How do I sell digital products with WordPress?
MemberSpace has a WordPress plugin that comes with numerous features like adding paid subscriptions to your website, accepting recurring payments or one-time charges, and adding custom membership options. The software makes it easy to turn any WordPress site into an income-generating store.
Can you sell PDFs on WordPress?
Yes, with the MemberSpace WordPress plugin you can sell guides, ebooks, workbooks, and more as PDFs.
How do I sell an ebook on WordPress?
The MemberSpace WordPress plugin allows you to sell any digital product, including an ebook. Accepting one-time payments for products is easy once the plugin has been set up.
What is the best WordPress plugin for selling digital products?
The MemberSpace WordPress plugin can be used to easily process one-time payments for digital products such as online courses, podcasts, content libraries, and newsletters.
How do I create a digital product to sell on my WordPress website?
Website creators like WordPress have dashboards where you can “Add New Downloads,” including podcasts, newsletters, online courses, and more. This is where you will upload the file for your customers to purchase as well as set its price.
What is the best way to sell digital products on WordPress?
The easiest way is to use a tool like MemberSpace that handles payments, content protection, and delivery in one place.
Can I sell PDFs or downloads on WordPress?
Yes. You can sell ebooks, templates, guides, and other downloadable files using a WordPress plugin like MemberSpace.
How do I deliver digital products to customers?
Customers can log in and access their products anytime through a secure content hub instead of relying on email download links.
Can I create a WordPress subscription site?
Yes. You can sell subscriptions, recurring content, or memberships using flexible pricing options.
Do I need multiple plugins to sell digital products on WordPress?
Not necessarily. Some tools combine payments, access control, and delivery into one system, like MemberSpace.
Can I offer subscriptions and one-time purchases?
Yes. You can offer both — along with payment plans, free trials, and discounts.
Is it safe to sell digital products on WordPress?
Yes. Payments are processed securely through Stripe, and your content can be protected behind a login.
Final Thoughts
Selling digital products on WordPress with MemberSpace is an awesome way to monetize your online presence. By following the steps outlined in this blog post, you can easily set up MemberSpace on your WordPress site, create and price your digital products, restrict access to non-paying customers, and start selling.
To get started, sign up for a free account!
Sell digital products on WordPress!
The easiest way to accept membership payments or one-time charges for digital products like online courses, communities, content libraries, and more — all from your own website!
Get started for free! 5 minutes to set up.
