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Overview

This guide covers everything you need to create a digital product in Pocketsflow—from basic setup to advanced configuration including variants, pay-what-you-want pricing, and product delivery. Typical setup time: 10-15 minutes for a basic product

Before You Start

Have these ready:
1

Product concept

Clear understanding of what you’re selling and who it’s for
2

Digital files

PDFs, videos, ZIP files, or links to external content
3

Pricing

Decided price point and currency (USD, EUR, GBP, etc.)
4

Visual assets

Thumbnail image and optional gallery images (JPG/PNG, max 5MB each)

Step 1: Create New Product

  1. Go to Dashboard → Products
  2. Click Create Product (top right)
  3. You’ll see the product creation form

Product Types

Pocketsflow supports two main product types:
TypeBest ForBilling
One-Time ProductCourses, eBooks, templates, softwareSingle payment
SubscriptionMemberships, communities, recurring accessMonthly or yearly
Choose carefully—you cannot change between one-time and subscription after creation. You can duplicate and recreate if needed.

Step 2: Basic Product Information

Required Fields

Product Name (required)
  • Maximum 100 characters
  • Shows on product page, checkout, and receipts
  • Example: “Complete Social Media Templates Bundle”
Slug (required)
  • URL-friendly identifier
  • Auto-generated from name, but customizable
  • Example: complete-social-media-templates
  • Must be unique across your account
  • Can only contain letters, numbers, and hyphens
Subtitle (optional)
  • 1-2 sentence value proposition
  • Shows under product name
  • Maximum 200 characters
  • Example: “150+ professionally designed templates for Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn”
Description (required)
  • Rich text editor with formatting options
  • Explain what’s included, who it’s for, benefits
  • Supports:
    • Headings, bold, italics
    • Bullet lists and numbered lists
    • Links and images
    • Code blocks
Pro tip: Use bullet points for “What’s included” and “You’ll learn” sections. This improves readability and conversion.

Step 3: Pricing Configuration

Standard Pricing

Price (required)
  • Enter amount in your chosen currency
  • Minimum: $1.00 (or equivalent)
  • Maximum: $999,999.99
  • Shows on product page and checkout
Currency
  • Supported: USD, EUR, GBP, CAD, AUD, and 50+ more
  • Cannot be changed after first sale
  • Customers see prices in your chosen currency

Pay-What-You-Want (PWYW)

Enable flexible pricing where customers choose their price: Enable PWYW:
  1. Toggle Pay What You Want switch
  2. Set Minimum Price (required)
  3. Set Suggested Price (optional, shows as default)
  4. Set Maximum Price (optional)
Example configuration:
Minimum: $10
Suggested: $25
Maximum: $100
Customers will see a slider or input to choose their price within your range. When to use PWYW:
  • ✅ Launch promotions
  • ✅ Pay-it-forward products
  • ✅ Bundled past products
  • ❌ Premium high-ticket items (use fixed pricing)

Step 4: Upload Product Files

Digital File Delivery

File Upload:
  1. Click Upload File in the Product Files section
  2. Supported formats: ZIP, PDF, MP4, PNG, JPG, MP3, EPUB, and more
  3. Maximum file size: 2GB per file
  4. Multiple files allowed—upload each separately
Best practices:
  • Use ZIP files for multiple assets
  • Name files clearly (e.g., “Social_Media_Templates_v2.zip”)
  • Include a README or instructions inside ZIP files
  • Test downloads to ensure files aren’t corrupted
If your product is hosted elsewhere: URL field:
  • Paste link to Google Drive, Dropbox, course platform, etc.
  • Shows to customers after purchase
  • Examples:
    • https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/...
    • https://www.dropbox.com/sh/...
    • https://courses.yoursite.com/access
Important: Ensure external links don’t require additional authentication. Use public or “anyone with link” sharing settings.

Step 5: Product Images

Thumbnail Image (required)

  • Purpose: Main product image shown in listings
  • Dimensions: Recommended 1200x630px (16:9 ratio)
  • Format: JPG or PNG
  • Max size: 5MB
  • Tips:
    • Use high-quality mockups
    • Show the product in use
    • Maintain brand consistency
Add up to 10 additional images:
  • Click Add Image in Gallery section
  • Drag to reorder
  • Shows in slideshow on product page
  • Use for:
    • Product previews
    • Screenshots
    • Sample pages
    • Social proof (testimonials as images)

Step 6: Product Variants

When to Use Variants

Create variants for products with multiple options:
  • Different tiers (Basic, Pro, Premium)
  • License types (Personal, Commercial)
  • File formats (Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD)

Creating Variants

  1. Scroll to Product Variants section
  2. Click Add Variant
  3. For each variant:
    • Name: E.g., “Pro License”
    • Description: What makes this different
    • Price: Can be different from base price
    • File: Upload variant-specific file (optional)
    • Thumbnail: Variant-specific image (optional)
Example variant structure:
Base Product: "UI Design Kit"

Variant 1:
- Name: Personal License
- Price: $49
- File: ui-kit-personal.zip

Variant 2:
- Name: Commercial License
- Price: $149
- File: ui-kit-commercial.zip (includes extended license)
Customers select variants during checkout. Each variant can have its own file and pricing.

Step 7: Branding & Colors

Custom Color Scheme

Override global brand colors for this product: Available color settings:
  • Primary Color: Main buttons and CTAs
  • Background Color: Page background
  • Text Color: Body text
  • Accent Color: Links and highlights
Setting colors:
  1. Click color picker for each option
  2. Enter hex code (e.g., #FF5733)
  3. Or use visual color picker
  4. Preview updates in real-time
When to customize:
  • Product has specific branding (e.g., course about nature → green colors)
  • Different product lines (e.g., music products → purple, business products → blue)
  • Special promotions or seasonal offerings

Step 8: Advanced Settings

Product Questions

Collect custom information during checkout:
  1. Navigate to Product Questions section
  2. Click Add Question
  3. Configure:
    • Question text: E.g., “What’s your skill level?”
    • Type: Text, dropdown, radio, checkbox
    • Required: Toggle if mandatory
    • Options: For dropdown/radio/checkbox
Use cases:
  • Skill level for course customization
  • Company name for invoices
  • Use case to improve product
  • Social media handles for community access

Upsells

Offer related products after checkout:
  1. Go to Upsells section
  2. Select upsell product from dropdown
  3. Set discount (optional): “Get 20% off Premium Course”
  4. Configure:
    • Offer text: “Upgrade to Premium?”
    • Primary button: “Yes, Upgrade”
    • Secondary button: “No thanks”
Customers see upsell offer on thank-you page after initial purchase. See Upsells & Bundles for detailed strategies.

Discounts

Apply automatic or code-based discounts:
  • Link to discount codes created in Discounts section
  • Set product-specific promotions
  • Time-limited offers
See Coupons & Promotions for details.

Step 9: Publishing & Visibility

Publication Status

Draft (default):
  • Not visible to customers
  • Only you can see it
  • Perfect for setting up and testing
Published:
  • Visible to customers at product URL
  • Appears in your store/creator page (if enabled)
  • Ready for sales

Toggle Published

  1. Scroll to top of product editor
  2. Toggle Published switch
  3. Save changes
Test before publishing: Open product link in incognito mode to verify files, pricing, and checkout flow work correctly.

After saving, you’ll see: Product URL:
  • https://pocketsflow.com/p/your-product-slug
  • Share on social media, email, website
Direct Checkout URL:
  • https://pocketsflow.com/checkout/[product-id]
  • Skip product page, go straight to checkout
  • Great for email campaigns
Copy link options:
  • Click Copy Link button
  • Share via integrated social buttons
  • Embed in bio links or course platforms

Testing Your Product

Test Checklist

Before promoting your product:
1

Incognito test

Open product URL in private/incognito browser
2

Verify content

Check all text, images, and pricing display correctly
3

Test checkout

Use payment gateway test card (4242 4242 4242 4242) to complete purchase
4

Verify delivery

Confirm files/links are accessible after test purchase
5

Check emails

Ensure purchase confirmation email sends properly
Payment gateway test cards:
  • Success: 4242 4242 4242 4242
  • Decline: 4000 0000 0000 0002
  • Requires authentication: 4000 0027 6000 3184
Use any future expiry date and any CVC.

Product Settings Reference

All Available Fields

FieldRequiredTypeNotes
NameTextMax 100 chars
SlugTextAuto-generated, customizable
SubtitleTextMax 200 chars
DescriptionRich TextHTML supported
PriceNumberMin 1,Max1, Max 999,999.99
CurrencyDropdownCannot change after sales
FileUploadMax 2GB
URLTextExternal link
ThumbnailImageMax 5MB
Gallery ImagesImagesUp to 10 images
PWYW EnabledToggleFlexible pricing
Min PriceNumberRequired if PWYW
Suggested PriceNumberPWYW default
ColorsColor PickerOverride brand
PublishedToggleVisibility control

Common Issues

File Upload Fails

Problem: Upload errors or timeout Solutions:
  • Check file size (must be under 2GB)
  • Use stable internet connection
  • Try different browser
  • Compress ZIP files
  • Split large files into parts

Slug Already Taken

Problem: “Slug is not available” Solutions:
  • Try adding numbers: my-product-2024
  • Use more specific names: complete-bundlecomplete-social-media-bundle
  • Check your existing products for duplicates

Thumbnail Not Displaying

Problem: Image doesn’t show on product page Solutions:
  • Verify image format (JPG or PNG only)
  • Check file size (under 5MB)
  • Try different image
  • Clear browser cache

Next Steps

Subscriptions

Set up recurring membership products

Upsells & Bundles

Increase revenue per customer

Checkout Page

Customize the checkout experience

Product Types

Learn about all product types

Product Optimization Tips

Increase Conversions

  1. Strong headline: Focus on outcomes, not features
  2. Social proof: Add testimonials as gallery images
  3. Clear CTA: Use action-oriented button text (“Get Instant Access”)
  4. Transparent pricing: Show value vs. price comparison
  5. FAQ section: Address common objections in description

Pricing Strategy

  • Anchor pricing: Show original price crossed out with discount
  • Value stack: List everything included (500valuefor500 value for 99)
  • Scarcity: Time-limited or quantity-limited offers
  • PWYW for launches: Let early customers set their price
  • Tiered pricing: Use variants for Basic/Pro/Premium

File Delivery Best Practices

  • ZIP everything: Single download vs. multiple files
  • Include README: Text file with instructions and links
  • Version files: Include version number in filename
  • Provide manifests: List of all included files
  • Bonus content: Add extra value beyond description

Analytics & Monitoring

Track your product performance:
  1. Dashboard: View sales, revenue, and customer count
  2. Product Stats: Conversion rate, visitor count, click rate
  3. Revenue Trends: Daily, weekly, monthly sales graphs
  4. Customer Feedback: Read reviews and product questions
See Analytics for detailed reporting.