72 real-life examples to inspire your online product idea

Last updated

December 20, 2018

Len Markidan

Need some proof that your idea can become a successful online product?

If you used our guide to creating an online course, it might surprise you how many ideas you can actually come up with.

But… are your ideas viable? Have other people created products on similar topics and been successful?

As we believe you’ll see from this list of courses, memberships and digital downloads created on Podia, any expertise can be turned into an online product.

From hobbies to professional skills you use in your job, every example below has been purchased, subscribed to or downloaded at least dozens of times.

Some of them have been purchased, subscribed to. or downloaded many thousands of times.

They range from niche products to leaders in highly competitive subject areas.

Nearly all of the most common creator monetization options are represented below.

If these creators can do it, why not you?

In this article, you’ll find examples of online products across several different categories:

Business ideas

Do you run a business? Creating a product based on your knowledge can enable others learn from your experience.

Design, programming, and art

Creative hobbyists and professionals working in design, art, and programming continually looking for ways to develop their skills.

Home, health, & faith

From gardening to home organization, many creators have found success by teaching on topics completely unrelated to business.

Marketing

Business owners and marketing professionals are constantly looking to acquire new customers and clients for their business.

Personal development

Everyone wants to improve. That’s why there are countless opportunities to create products based on personal development.

Business product examples

Our first group of examples comes from the world of business.

These are people who have expertise in founding, growing, or operating a company. Each found a unique way to turn their expertise into an online product.

4. Topic idea: Blogging

Real-life example: Blog Biz School

5. Topic idea: Business purpose

Real-life example: Finding Purpose

6. Topic idea: Course creation

Real-life example: Behind the Scenes of a Six-Figure Email Course

7. Topic idea: Design thinking

Real-life example: Service Design: Designing for Experience Over Time

8. Topic idea: Evernote

Real-life example: Getting Started on Evernote

9. Topic idea: Freelancing

Real-life example: The Freelance Foundation

10. Topic idea: Legal services

Real-life example: Building & Managing A Business: A Legal Perspective

11. Topic idea: Masterminds

Real-life example: Do I Need a Mastermind?

12. Topic idea: Podcasting

Real-life example: Irresistible Podcasting

13. Topic idea: Product creation

Real-life example: The Tiny Product Manual

14. Topic idea: Project licensing

Real-life example: Licensing Project Workflow

15. Topic idea: Proposals

Real-life example: 7 Fatal Proposal Mistakes Costing You Sales

16. Topic idea: Pinterest for business

Real-life example: Pinterest

17. Topic idea: Solopreneurship

Real-life example: Solopreneur Business Tracker

18. Topic idea: Startup ideas

Real-life example: Idea to Launch

19. Topic Idea: Systems

Real-life example: DIY Systems & Tools Audit Template

20. Topic idea: Video selling

Real-life example: Video Selling Formula

21. Topic idea: WordPress development

Real-life example: How to make a living as a WordPress Developer

22. Topic idea: Writing

Real-life example: Author Success Blueprint

Design, programming, and art product examples

The product examples in this section include artists, animators, and programmers.

Each has taken their skill and turned it into a product to help others.

There’s even a course on emojis 😉

23. Topic idea: Designer training

Real-life example: Become a UI/UX Designer

24. Topic idea: Action scene animation

Real-life example: Action Scene Animation MADE EASY

25. Topic idea: Adobe Illustrator

Real-life example: Adobe Illustrator Essentials

26. Topic idea: Character design for children’s books

Real-life example: Character Design and Story Development for Children's Books

27. Topic Idea: Construct 2

Real-life example: Construct 2 - From Beginner to Advanced

28. Topic idea: Data analysis

Real-life example: Data Analysis the Lazy Way

29. Topic Idea: Data Strategy

Real-life example: Data Strategy for Entrepreneurs

30. Topic idea: Drawing for animation

Real-life example: Handy Drawing Tool Guide(Beginner)

31. Topic idea: Painting guides

Real-life example: Painters Guide To Design & Composition

32. Topic idea: Emojis

Real-life example: Chicomojis for Slack

33. Topic idea: Instructional design

Real-life example: Go Design Something: Building Your Job-Winning Portfolio

34. Topic idea: Machine learning

Real-life example: Machine Learning Flashcards

35. Topic idea: Payments

Real-life example: Payments with Stripe and Rails Master Class

36. Topic idea: Programming logic

Real-life example: Programming Logic MADE EASY with Construct 2!

37. Topic idea: Python

Real-life example: Python Tricks Toolkit

38. Topic idea: User experience design

Real-life example: Design for Developers

39. Topic idea: Website design

Real-life example: Getting Started with Blocs

40. Topic idea: Website personalization

Real-life example: The Personalization Masterclass

41. Topic idea: Wireframing

Real-life example: Blocks Wireframing Kit for Sketch

Home, health, and faith product examples

Not all products are related to business or a profession.

From wellness to home organization, many creators have found success with products that help people live a better life.

42. Topic idea: Daily bible study

Real-life example: FOCUSed15 Bible Study Training

43. Topic idea: Gardening

Real-life examples: Companion Planting - Grow Better Vegetables

44. Topic idea: Homeschooling

Real-life example: Begin Homeschooling with Confidence

45. Topic idea: Prayer

Real-life example: Scripture-Based Prayer Resources

Marketing product examples

Marketing is how businesses create awareness and interest, then convert that interest into paying customers and clients.

It’s one of the biggest challenges for businesses of all kinds, which is why business and marketing professionals are always looking for new marketing techniques.