Notion
Creator
Course
By Modest Mitkus
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Introduction
Me, you, and how this is going to change your life.
Instructor
This is my personal story with Notion.
Introduction: Instructor
Hi! My name is Modest. I've been
exactly where you are right now.
In 10 months, I sold over 9000+ Notion templates and generated over $16,000+ of
revenue. I also built one of the best-known Notion marketplace Notionway.com and
created a rapidly growing Facebook community for the Notion templates.
• From $0 to $16,000
• From 0 copies sold to 9000+
• From 0 emails to 5000+
FAQ
Let's clarify a few things before we start.
Introduction: FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
1. Who is this course for?
This course is for everyone who wants to learn how to create and sell Notion templates.
2. Do I need any knowledge before taking this course?
You need a basic understanding of the Notion App. You don't need any prior additional
knowledge for this course, but knowledge in design and marketing is a big bonus.
3. Will this course teach me how to use Notion?
This course is not about teaching you how to use the Notion app or its functionalities. You
can learn Notion for free here: https://www.notion.so/help/guides
Agenda
What you'll find inside this course.
Introduction: Agenda
What you'll find inside this course.
Module 1: Exploring Notion
Module 2: Choosing template idea
Module 3: Creating a template
Module 4: Preparing template for sale
Module 5: Selling template
Outcomes
What you will learn after completing this course.
Introduction: Outcomes
You will learn the entire process of creating and selling
Notion templates from idea to the first customer.
• How to find, choose, and validate a template idea
• How to create and prepare your template for sale
• How to create marketing assets and list them on Gumroad
• How to market your template and make your first sale
Module 1: Exploring Notion
What is Notion and Notion templates?
What is Notion?
Let's understand what Notion is.
https://notion.so
Let's explore Notion
Short walkthrough of Notion.
https://notion.so
What is Notion templates?
Let's understand what Notion templates are.
https://www.notion.so/templates
Why sell Notion templates?
Learn why so many people create Notion templates.
Module 1
Exploring Notion: Why sell Notion templates
There are many reason...
• Great first digital product
• Easy to create
• Don't need to know how to code
• Rapidly growing community
Can you actually make sales?
Short answer - YES!
Module 2: Choosing
template idea
Choose a template idea that people will buy.
Do some research
Understand what's happening in the market.
https://discover.gumroad.com
Choose your niche
Create things that you are familiar with or interested in.
https://notionway.com
Idea generation
List down your ideas.
Module 2
Choosing template idea: Idea generation
Don't forget to challenge your own ideas.
• Is this template already available?
• Are there any problems to be solved?
• Will there be a demand for it?
• What would they pay for it?
• What size should the template be?
Ideas prioritization
Pick ideas that are worth executing.
Idea validation
Validate before you create a full product.
Module 2
Choosing template idea: Idea validation
Instead of creating a full product, create just one
template page to see if someone is willing to buy it.
Module 2
Choosing template idea: Idea validation
Single template Full product
Module 2
Choosing template idea: Idea validation
Module 2
Choosing template idea: Idea validation
Module 2
Choosing template idea: Idea validation
Module 3: Creating
template
The process of creating valuable templates fast.
Template types
Choose which type of template you want to create.
Module 3
Creating template: Template types
Single template Bundle Pack (Kit)
Template complexity
Create a template of your current skills.
Module 3
Creating template: Template complexity
You don't even need to be good
at Notion to create value.
• Educational templates
• Resources templates
• Database templates
Solve real problems
Don't just create, bring value.
Module 3
Creating template: Solve real problems
Instead of just creating, solve real problems that
would make other people's lives easier.
Make it usable
Don't forget that people will actually use it.
Module 3
Creating template: Make it usable
A good template should be clear, intuitive, and easy
to use. Always question if anything is really
necessary or has been included for no reason.
Have a schedule
Have a plan to follow.
Module 3
Creating template: Have a schedule
Define structure
List down all template features - pages.
Module 3
Creating template: Define structure
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• Quotes 100+ best quotes by
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• People - Database
-Gallery view
Create wireframes
Create your template backbones.
Module 3
Creating template: Create wireframes
Have your own style
Be unique in your own way.
Module 3
Creating template: Have your own style
Fulfill it with design
It's time to get visual.
Module 3
Creating template: Fulfill it with design
Extra tweaks
Search for additional opportunities.
Module 3
Creating template: Extra tweaks
Test everything
Make sure everything works as it should.
Module 3
Creating template: Test everything
Check everything few times to confirm
that everything is functioning properly.
• Accidentally placed blocks
• Broken databases
• Typos
Module 4: Preparing
template for sale
Everything you need before marketing.
Create mockups
Create high-quality mockups.
https://onlinephotosoft.com
Create visuals
Create high-quality visuals.
https://figma.com
Write your copy
Write your copy in a clear and persuasive way.
Module 4
Preparing template for sale: Write your copy
Make sure to write only important things and
keep your copy short and clear. No unnecessary
blah blah just to have more text.
• Who is this for?
• What are the benefits?
• What’s inside?
Module 4
Preparing template for sale: Write your copy
My structure example:
• Short description (2 sentences about what the template is about)
• Video (inserted video)
• Long description (4-5 sentences what the template is about)
• Benefits (explaining each benefit of the template)
• What’s inside (listing all pages)
• FAQ
Manage your template
Best way to manage your selling template.
https://notion.so
Get duplicate link
Get your template's duplicate link.
https://notion.so
Set your pricing
Choose the right pricing for your template.
Module 4
Preparing template for sale: Set your pricing
Decide on your final price.
• How much value do you provide?
• How complex is your template?
• How much are others charging for similar templates?
Module 4
Preparing template for sale: Set your pricing
You can also change your price
according to sales, dates, etc.
• Pre-order: $30 (limited to 50 copies)
• Early price: $40 (limited to 100 copies)
• Final price: $50
List on Gumroad
List everything on Gumroad.
https://gumroad.com
Module 5: Selling template
Start selling your Notion template.
Notion marketplaces
List your template on Notion marketplaces.
Other marketplaces
List your template on other marketplaces.
ProductHunt
Launch your product on ProductHunt.
https://producthunt.com
Social media
Communicate on social media.
Blogging
Start blogging to gain organic traffic.
Email marketing
Send emails from time to time.
https://gumroad.com
Final thoughts
You reached the end of this course.
