The specific content is sourced from Reddit. Teacher GPT has provided the following most common pricing ranges for e-books:
The pricing of e-books sold on Gumroad typically depends on the depth of the content, the target readership, and the author's influence.
Common Pricing Ranges
$1–$5:
Short e-books, beginner's guides, and niche content.
Suitable for attracting the first batch of readers or serving as a "traffic-driving product."
$5–$20:
Standard-length e-books (30–100 pages).
Practical, content-rich materials such as tutorials, strategy guides, and workplace skills resources.
This is the most common pricing range with relatively high conversion rates.
$20–$50:
High-quality, in-depth content (e.g., investment strategies, programming tutorials, market analysis).
Usually targeted at professionals or users with a habit of paying for content.
Requires a professional cover, clear introduction, and positive user reviews.
Above $50:
Ultra-high-value content, supporting materials, or e-books of course-level quality.
Typically include a combination of formats such as PDF + videos + templates, suitable for experts in knowledge monetization.
Tips
You can try the "Pay What You Want" pricing model (set a minimum price and let buyers choose freely).
Users on Gumroad prefer a clear value proposition. Remember to clearly state "what problems you can solve for readers."
For example, standard e-books (usually 30–100 pages) around the following topics generally focus on a clear theme, with an emphasis on practicality, organization, and operability. Below are several common content types:
Practical Tutorials (Most Common)
Teach readers how to do something with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Examples:
How to Build a Personal Brand from Scratch
Beginner's Guide to Data Analysis with Python
Professional Skills
Focus on skill improvement for specific professions, such as programmers, designers, and freelancers.
Examples:
A Programmer's Guide to Job Hopping
Efficient Work Methods for Freelancers
E-book for Product Managers' Writing Training Camp
Mindset/Growth
Share your experiences and philosophies, suitable for authors with a personal brand or distinct writing style.
Examples:
How I Tripled My Income in One Year
How Writing Changed My Life
Niche Interests
Niche knowledge targeted at specific groups.
Examples:
How to Make Money in the Secondhand Market
A Handbook for Beginners on Vintage Film Photography
Hybrid: Stories + Practical Insights
Examples:
30 Failed Side Hustle Stories and the Lessons We Learned
The Truth About My 10 Years in Silicon Valley
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