Payhip is an ecommerce platform built for digital entrepreneurs, creators, educators, and service providers who want to sell products, courses, and memberships online—without coding or complicated setup. It’s especially popular among authors, coaches, designers, and freelancers thanks to its easy-to-use dashboard and low startup cost.
But like any storefront, success doesn’t just come from listing your products—it comes from having a strategy. That’s where Wakewall steps in: to help you stay consistent, plan content drops, track your creative assets, and grow your audience in public.
This blog post explores Payhip’s strengths, common seller use cases, how to set up listings effectively, and why Wakewall is a perfect business-building partner for Payhip creators.
✅ Pros of Using Payhip
1. No Monthly Fee on Basic Plan
Payhip lets you get started for free, taking only a 5% transaction fee on sales. There are also $29/month and $99/month plans with lower fees (2% or 0%).
2. All-in-One Features
You can sell:
- Digital products (eBooks, templates, audio, fonts, etc.)
- Physical products (with shipping zones, tax support)
- Online courses (with lessons, quizzes, drip scheduling)
- Memberships and subscriptions
- Coaching services or sessions
3. Custom Storefront and Checkout Pages
Customize your own Payhip-hosted store or embed buy buttons into your website or blog. You can even use your own domain.
4. Built-In Marketing Tools
Payhip includes:
- Discount codes
- Affiliate marketing
- Upsells and cross-sells
- Email capture and customer newsletters
- Product bundles
- VAT/tax handling for international sales
5. Instant Payouts via PayPal or Stripe
No waiting for monthly payments—Payhip sends funds directly to your payment account after each transaction.
For more information, check out these other articles below:
- Wakewall Seller’s Guide for Online Marketplaces
- Wakewall’s 50-State SEO Guide for Small Businesses
- Official link: Payhip
To view other platforms, click to expand below:
| Platform | Category | Type | Fee Model |
|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | General Goods | Auction & Fixed Price | Fees apply |
| Facebook Marketplace | General Goods | Local & National | Free |
| Craigslist | General Goods | Local Classifieds | Free |
| OfferUp | General Goods | Local | Free / Optional Fees |
| Mercari | General Goods | Shipping or Local | Fees apply |
| Bonanza | General Goods | Fixed Price | Fees apply |
| Etsy | Handmade & Artisan | Online Marketplace | Fees apply |
| Lucasgift | Handmade & Artisan | Online Marketplace | Fees apply |
| Redbubble | Print-on-Demand | Custom Products | Commission-based |
| Spring (TeeSpring) | Print-on-Demand | Custom Products | Free / Commission |
| Society6 | Print-on-Demand | Custom Products | Commission-based |
| Gumroad | Digital Goods | Downloads & Subscriptions | Fees apply |
| Sellfy | Digital Goods | Digital & Physical | Subscription |
| Ko-fi | Digital Goods | Donations & Sales | Free / Optional Fees |
| Buy Me a Coffee | Digital Goods | Donations & Sales | Free / Optional Fees |
| Payhip | Digital Goods | Downloads & Memberships | Fees apply |
| Poshmark | Fashion | Mobile Fashion Marketplace | Fees apply |
| Depop | Fashion | Vintage & Trendy | Fees apply |
| Vinted | Fashion | Clothing Resale | No Seller Fees |
| Curtsy | Fashion | Women’s Fashion | Fees apply |
| 5miles | Fashion & General | Local Marketplace | Free / Optional Fees |
| BookScouter | Books | Price Comparison | Free |
| Amazon | Books & Goods | Individual Seller | Fees apply |
| eBid | General Goods | Auction | Low Fees |
| Autotrader | Vehicles | For Sale Listings | Listing Fee |
| Cars.com | Vehicles | For Sale Listings | Listing Fee |
| PartingOut | Auto Parts | Marketplace | Free / Optional Fees |
| Chairish | Furniture & Decor | Curated Marketplace | Commission-based |
| AptDeco | Furniture | Local Delivery | Fees apply |
| Reverb | Musical Gear | Specialty Platform | Fees apply |
| StockX | Sneakers & Apparel | Authentication Based | Fees apply |
| GOAT | Sneakers & Apparel | Authentication Based | Fees apply |
| TheRealReal | Designer Goods | Consignment | Commission-based |
| ThredUp | Clothing | Consignment | Commission-based |
❌ Cons of Using Payhip
1. Limited Design Customization
The storefront builder is simple and clean, but lacks deep customization (compared to Shopify or WooCommerce).
2. Smaller Ecosystem
Payhip doesn’t have a large app store or partner ecosystem, so integrating with third-party tools may require Zapier or manual workarounds.
3. No Marketplace Discovery
There’s no internal search or discovery system. Traffic must be driven through your own channels like email, social media, or SEO.
4. Course Features Are Basic
You can build and drip online courses, but it’s not as advanced as Teachable, Podia, or Kajabi in terms of automation or interactivity.
5. Steeper Fees on Free Plan
While Payhip’s free plan is great for testing, the 5% fee can add up. Moving to a paid plan is more efficient once you have steady sales.
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📘 What You Can Sell on Payhip
Payhip is great for anyone building a creator business with digital products, online education, or community-based memberships.
Top digital products:
- eBooks and guides
- Printables and planners
- Excel/Google Sheet templates
- Notion templates
- Design assets (fonts, mockups, icons)
- Audio files or sample packs
- Video tutorials and presets
- Coding scripts or software tools
Physical products:
- Art prints
- Stickers and zines
- Handmade goods
- Branded merch (via integration or print-on-demand)
Online services:
- 1:1 coaching
- Resume reviews
- Branding packages
- Content critiques or consultations
📝 How to Create Great Listings on Payhip
Product Titles: Make Them Clear + Searchable
Good:
“Minimalist Budget Planner Template (Printable + Excel)”
“500+ Instagram Caption Hooks – Content Creator Toolkit”
Avoid:
“Super Cool Thing I Made 💥🔥”
Tip: Use keywords that reflect product type, format, and use case.
Descriptions: Focus on Benefits and Clarity
Include:
- What the customer receives (format, pages, links, file types)
- Key features or benefits
- Target audience
- Any usage rights or licensing terms
- Instructions (if needed)
Example:
This Notion content planner helps digital creators plan, track, and repurpose social media content. Includes monthly calendar, content pillars, and analytics tracker. Delivered as a Notion template link + PDF guide.
Images and Files: Visuals Sell
- Use 2–4 mockups or in-context images
- Add branded cover art
- Show screenshots or sneak peeks of content
- Name your files clearly and zip folders if needed
Pricing Strategy:
- Use tiered pricing or bundles for value
- Offer discounts on launches or holidays
- Test Pay-What-You-Want for visibility or freebies
- Try upsells for complementary items (e.g., ebook + template)
🚀 How Wakewall Helps You Succeed on Payhip
Payhip helps you build a store. Wakewall helps you build the business behind it.
Here’s how:
1. Track Product Launches, Versions, and Links
Use Wakewall to log:
- All of your Payhip product titles and categories
- Pricing history and discount dates
- File versions, feedback, or revisions
- Launch dates and promotion plans
- Notes for future updates or new product ideas
Everything’s searchable—no messy docs or spreadsheets.
2. Set Reminders for Content Releases and Emails
Stay consistent and never miss a beat by setting reminders for:
- Weekly blog or content drops
- Email marketing campaigns
- Monthly product promotions
- Seasonal bundles or sales
- Course release or drip content
You stay organized. Your audience stays engaged.
3. Promote with a Public Wakewall Profile
Payhip is great for sales, but Wakewall gives you a public content feed to build your voice.
Use it to:
- Announce new digital products
- Share previews or behind-the-scenes
- Link to your Payhip store or specific offers
- Post customer testimonials or user success stories
- Use hashtags like #payhipshop, #digitaldownloads, #creativebusiness
You can even build a content-based funnel—with no website required.
4. Grow an Audience That Outlives Any Platform
Wakewall lets people follow you, engage with your updates, and find your products through discovery features—even if they’ve never heard of Payhip.
- Your creative identity stays intact across platforms
- You get long-term visibility, not just transaction-based traffic
- You build connection, not just sales
5. Plan Across All Channels from One Hub
Creators on Payhip often also use:
- Gumroad
- Notion
- Substack or Mailchimp
- YouTube or TikTok
Wakewall becomes your central place to:
- Plan content
- Store links
- Manage creative output
- Bridge all your channels into a consistent brand
💡 Final Thoughts
Payhip is one of the most powerful, flexible, and affordable tools for creators who want to sell their work online—without paying for bloated platforms or hiring developers. But to thrive long-term, you need more than a storefront. You need consistency, visibility, and a brand strategy. That’s exactly what Wakewall gives you. Payhip runs your store. Wakewall builds your brand. Together, they help you launch products, grow your following, and stay organized while doing what you love.
