Let’s clear something up: passive income isn’t about making money with zero effort—it’s about setting something up once and letting it work for you over time.

If you’re working a 9–5, raising kids, or just tired of trading time for money, digital products are one of the easiest passive income streams to start… especially when you’re using tools like Pagewheel to simplify everything.

Yes, passive income can be simple.

Here are 5 passive income ideas you can start from home this week, even if you’re a total beginner. And here’s a step-by-step workbook to get you there.

Pick your favorite idea from the list below and get started today!

Beginner-Friendly Passive Income Ideas

1. Sell Digital Printables on Pinterest or Etsy

Create printable planners, checklists, wall art, or trackers using Canva. Upload them to Etsy—or link to a sales page made with Pagewheel.

Why it works:
Low effort to create, and people love downloading useful, niche printables (like “morning routine charts” or “budget trackers”).

2. Launch a One-Page Digital Product (No Funnel Needed)

Turn your knowledge into a guide, checklist, or swipe file—and sell it on a single, branded sales page with automated delivery.

Tools: Pagewheel for setup, Canva for visuals, Pinterest for traffic.

Example:
“15 Social Media Prompts for Fitness Coaches” or “Client Welcome Packet Template”

3. Bundle Your Freebies into a Paid Mini-Offer

Already have a few freebies? Combine them into a $7–$17 “starter pack” and sell it as a passive offer on your website or link-in-bio.

Why it works:
You’ve already done the work. Now you’re just monetizing it.

4. Sell AI-Powered Templates or Prompts

Use your own ChatGPT or Canva templates to create digital kits people can plug into their own biz.

Examples:

• “ChatGPT prompts for Instagram captions”
• “Lead magnet templates for coaches”

Sell them as downloadable PDFs or Google Docs delivered via Pagewheel.

5. Record a Mini-Training or Tutorial (Then Set It on Autopilot)

No camera? No problem. Use slides or a voiceover tutorial to teach something you know—then sell access with a Pagewheel sales page.

Ideas:

• “How to create your first digital product in 30 mins”
• “My social media batching system”

Build Once. Earn Again and Again.

You don’t need to wait for the “perfect product” or a massive audience. You just need to start where you are.

Totally stuck? Great idea but can’t get it out of your head? I get it. I made a (free!) step-by-step workbook that will help you develop any of these passive income ideas! (Pssst – it’s a great example of digital product too!)

Just choose one of the ideas above, use simple tools like Pagewheel, and launch fast.

✨ Your future self will thank you for setting up a stream of passive income that runs in the background while you live your life.