Elastic Email Introduces New Checkout Feature to Monetize Your Content

Are you a creator, artist, writer, or expert with valuable digital content just waiting to be shared (and monetized)? Stop dreaming and start selling! We're thrilled to announce the launch of our brand new feature that empowers you to easily sell your digital goods directly to your audience and monetize content. No more complicated platforms or confusing integrations – we've streamlined the entire checkout process so you can focus on what you do best: creating amazing content.

For too long, monetizing digital work has been a headache. From setting up complex payment gateways, through setting up transactional emails, to designing sales pages, the technical difficulties can be overwhelming. That's why we built this game-changing feature. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to profit from their skills and knowledge, and we're making it easier than ever.

Brand-new Checkouts feature

We gathered everything you need in one place. We created a brand new product - Creator Suite, with a brand-new Checkouts feature. It provides you with all the tools you need to build a thriving digital business. 

What can you sell?

The possibilities are endless! Think ebooks, audiobooks, online courses, stock photos, design templates, music tracks, digital art, software, and so much more. If it's digital, downloadable, and not on the list of prohibited businesses, you can sell it with us.

Step 1:  Connect your account with Stripe

The payment process will be handled by Stripe, so it means all the payments will also be secured by their systems. It also means that customers will be redirected there to complete the purchase. To enable the payments, you need to create a Stripe account and link it to your Elastic Email account. To do this in our dashboard, you need to configure your payment settings in the Profile section of your Account settings. Alternatively, you can do it in the last step, right before publishing your checkout.

You can choose to sell your digital products in one of seven currencies - US Dollar (USD), Euro (EUR), Pound Sterling (GBP), Canadian Dollar (CAD), Polish Zloty (PLN), Australian Dollar (AUD), and New Zealand Dollar (NZD). 

Step 2: Create a new checkout

Select Checkouts from the navigation menu, and click “Create Checkout” to start creating a new flow. In the first step, add the product name, price, and currency, as well as a destination link with your digital product that your customers can then download.

Step 3: Customize your product page

It’s time to move to the Design step. Showcase your digital goods with beautiful, branded product pages. Choose from a gallery of pre-made checkout templates and customize it your way using our drag-and-drop editor. Add descriptions, images, brand colors, and the call-to-action button to entice buyers.

Step 4:  Build your payment page

Our streamlined checkout process makes buying a breeze for your customers. Create the checkout page with all the purchase details - order summary, necessary information inputs and consents, price, and the checkout button. It’s a great way to expand the form asking for more information you can then use in custom fields for personalization and audience segmentation. You can also add the option to subscribe to your newsletter.

In this step, you’ll have access to the styles settings, including images, colors, and fonts. It will make the whole purchase flow visually consistent, creating a pleasant and professional experience for your customers. 

Once the user reaches this stage of the checkout process, they will be redirected to Stripe to complete the transaction.

Step 5:  Design the confirmation page

Thank your customers for the purchased products. Create a confirmation page they will be redirected to once they complete the payment process. Summarize the order and inform them that their products will be delivered via email.

Step 6:  Create the post-purchase email

It’s time for the cherry on top! Send the post-purchase email which will contain a link to download the digital product. Add the details of the transactional email your customers will receive after purchasing. Remember that transactional emails do not have to be boring. There are many effective practices to leave an impression on your customers.

Why choose Elastic Email?

No domain needed

You do not need to own your own domain. Product pages are created within the myelasticemail.com domain. You can customize it by adding a prefix that will be applied to your entire account, such as ula.myelasticemail.com. That is, every other page you create with us, such as another product page or a landing page will start with this prefix.  But, each of your pages will have a unique suffix, which you choose at the checkout creation level, in step 3 - “Checkout link”.

No extra costs on our side

We will not be charging you any additional fees for selling your products. The only cost for you in Elastic Email will be the cost of your plan. You will only be charged a fee directly from Stripe for each transaction. Check more information about Stripe fees.

Set your own terms and conditions

We understand that every business is unique, and your terms and conditions should reflect that. We also want to make it easier for you to sell digital goods online. That’s why we give you complete control over your legal agreements. 

Of course, we prepared a pre-filled template of standard terms and conditions, which you can customize by filling in the placeholders with your specific information. But, if you prefer to start from scratch, you can easily clear the default content and add your own custom terms and conditions.

Turn your customers into your subscribers

The checkout feature is also a chance to convert your buyer into a loyal subscriber. All you have to do is add an option to add a contact to your newsletter, which the customer can select during the checkout process. This way, they automatically land on your list, and you can then send them newsletters, or even promote further products. 

Social media preview

Customize how your page appears when shared on social media and messaging apps. Set your page title and description, and upload an image to create an engaging preview that captures attention and drives clicks.

Create a link in bio page

Combine the checkout feature with other possibilities Elastic Email offers you. If you run social media channels, you can create a link in bio page to accumulate all your important links - including the one to your checkout page. Check our landing page creator and design a page that matches your unique brand and style.

Ready to Monetize Your Content?

Maybe you’re a content creator who has an idea for an ebook, but you don’t have your own website to sell it. Or maybe you’re an artist creating graphics, photos, or presets, and you’re looking for one place where you can present, advertise, and sell your products. Whatever digital products you create, Elastic Email is the perfect solution for you to monetize your content.

Create your product page, design a smooth checkout flow, and process payment quickly and securely. Stop letting your valuable digital content gather dust. Start monetizing your skills and knowledge today! Head over to your account dashboard to explore the new feature and start building your digital empire.