Secure delivery and license control
Selling a digital product is deceptively tricky: the moment someone pays, they need instant access, but you also don't want your file passed around freely or a download link shared endlessly. The store has to deliver instantly and protect what it delivers.
We set up automated, secure delivery so buyers get access right away while you keep reasonable control over the files.
- Instant, automated delivery on payment — no manual emailing of files
- Secure, expiring download links and download-count limits
- License-key generation and validation for software or plugins
- Access tied to accounts so customers can re-download from their library
- Large-file hosting handled properly (video, design assets, audio)
Courses, memberships, and the right platform
Digital products span a wide range — a single PDF is very different from a structured course with lessons, progress tracking, and a community. Picking the right approach up front saves you from outgrowing the store in six months.
We match the build to what you're actually selling, from simple downloads to full course and membership experiences.
- Simple download stores for files, presets, templates, and stock media
- Course platforms with lessons, modules, progress, and drip content
- Membership/gated content with recurring access
- Bundles, tiers, and 'pay what you want' where it fits your model
- Correct digital-goods tax handling (EU VAT on digital sales, US rules by state)
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Frequently asked questions
How do I stop people from sharing or pirating my files?
You can make casual sharing hard — expiring links, download limits, license keys, and account-gated access all raise the friction. But be wary of anyone promising to make a file un-copyable; determined piracy of downloadable content can't be fully prevented. We build reasonable, effective protection and are honest that the goal is deterring casual sharing, not achieving the impossible.
Do I have to charge tax on digital products?
Often yes, and the rules differ from physical goods. The EU requires VAT on digital sales based on the buyer's location, and many US states now tax digital products too. It matters where your customers are, not just where you are. We configure the store to handle it, and you should confirm your specific obligations with a tax professional.
What's the best platform for selling a course versus a file?
For simple files, a standard store (Shopify with a digital-delivery app, or WooCommerce) is plenty. For structured courses with lessons, progress, and drip scheduling, a course/LMS platform or a WordPress LMS is a better fit. Choosing wrong means rebuilding later, so we start by mapping exactly what you're selling and how students should experience it.