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 productBefore You Start
Have these ready:Step 1: Create New Product
Navigate to Products
- Go to Dashboard → Products
- Click Create Product (top right)
- You’ll see the product creation form
Product Types
Pocketsflow supports two main product types:| Type | Best For | Billing |
|---|---|---|
| One-Time Product | Courses, eBooks, templates, software | Single payment |
| Subscription | Memberships, communities, recurring access | Monthly 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”
- 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
- 1-2 sentence value proposition
- Shows under product name
- Maximum 200 characters
- Example: “150+ professionally designed templates for Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn”
- 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
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
- 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:- Toggle Pay What You Want switch
- Set Minimum Price (required)
- Set Suggested Price (optional, shows as default)
- Set Maximum Price (optional)
- ✅ 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:- Click Upload File in the Product Files section
- Supported formats: ZIP, PDF, MP4, PNG, JPG, MP3, EPUB, and more
- Maximum file size: 2GB per file
- Multiple files allowed—upload each separately
- 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
External Links
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
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
Gallery Images (optional)
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
- Scroll to Product Variants section
- Click Add Variant
- 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)
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
- Click color picker for each option
- Enter hex code (e.g.,
#FF5733) - Or use visual color picker
- Preview updates in real-time
- 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:- Navigate to Product Questions section
- Click Add Question
- Configure:
- Question text: E.g., “What’s your skill level?”
- Type: Text, dropdown, radio, checkbox
- Required: Toggle if mandatory
- Options: For dropdown/radio/checkbox
- 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:- Go to Upsells section
- Select upsell product from dropdown
- Set discount (optional): “Get 20% off Premium Course”
- Configure:
- Offer text: “Upgrade to Premium?”
- Primary button: “Yes, Upgrade”
- Secondary button: “No thanks”
Discounts
Apply automatic or code-based discounts:- Link to discount codes created in Discounts section
- Set product-specific promotions
- Time-limited offers
Step 9: Publishing & Visibility
Publication Status
Draft (default):- Not visible to customers
- Only you can see it
- Perfect for setting up and testing
- Visible to customers at product URL
- Appears in your store/creator page (if enabled)
- Ready for sales
Toggle Published
- Scroll to top of product editor
- Toggle Published switch
- Save changes
Step 10: Get Your Product Link
After saving, you’ll see: Product URL:https://pocketsflow.com/p/your-product-slug- Share on social media, email, website
https://pocketsflow.com/checkout/[product-id]- Skip product page, go straight to checkout
- Great for email campaigns
- 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:
Payment gateway test cards:
- Success:
4242 4242 4242 4242 - Decline:
4000 0000 0000 0002 - Requires authentication:
4000 0027 6000 3184
Product Settings Reference
All Available Fields
| Field | Required | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | ✅ | Text | Max 100 chars |
| Slug | ✅ | Text | Auto-generated, customizable |
| Subtitle | ❌ | Text | Max 200 chars |
| Description | ✅ | Rich Text | HTML supported |
| Price | ✅ | Number | Min 999,999.99 |
| Currency | ✅ | Dropdown | Cannot change after sales |
| File | ❌ | Upload | Max 2GB |
| URL | ❌ | Text | External link |
| Thumbnail | ✅ | Image | Max 5MB |
| Gallery Images | ❌ | Images | Up to 10 images |
| PWYW Enabled | ❌ | Toggle | Flexible pricing |
| Min Price | ❌ | Number | Required if PWYW |
| Suggested Price | ❌ | Number | PWYW default |
| Colors | ❌ | Color Picker | Override brand |
| Published | ❌ | Toggle | Visibility 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-bundle→complete-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
- Strong headline: Focus on outcomes, not features
- Social proof: Add testimonials as gallery images
- Clear CTA: Use action-oriented button text (“Get Instant Access”)
- Transparent pricing: Show value vs. price comparison
- FAQ section: Address common objections in description
Pricing Strategy
- Anchor pricing: Show original price crossed out with discount
- Value stack: List everything included (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:- Dashboard: View sales, revenue, and customer count
- Product Stats: Conversion rate, visitor count, click rate
- Revenue Trends: Daily, weekly, monthly sales graphs
- Customer Feedback: Read reviews and product questions