How to Sell Digital Products Securely for Free
In the ever-evolving landscape of digital content distribution, creators and entrepreneurs face a persistent challenge: how to sell digital products securely.
If you quickly google "how to protect my digital products," you will discover countless horror stories and forums of people who have seen their digital products get stolen and re-distributed.
Speaking from experience, as digital product creators ourselves, we understand the importance of protecting our creations and ensuring our hard work and investments of time and energy do not go to waste.
Protect your digital products for free
You can upload all your best PDFs, templates, frameworks, etc. you've created and curated and charge for access to them - all without using a "link to download." All for free.
The problem with download links
Once a customer receives the link to download your digital product, they essentially hold the key to unlimited reproductions. The problem with platforms relying on download links (like the one below) lies in their inherent vulnerability.
Platforms like Gumroad, Etsy, and Patreon – all facilitate the downloading of your digital creation through a simple link, increasing the risks of piracy and re-distribution. This not only jeopardizes your sales but also undermines the very essence of a secure transaction.
Imagine investing hours into creating a valuable PDF resource, only to find it circulating freely on the internet, diminishing both your revenue and hard work.
It's a frustrating reality that many content creators have encountered. Fortunately, we built Kahana in a way that protects your digital products from being stolen.
How Kahana protects your digital products
Unlike conventional methods and other platforms, Kahana doesn't allow users to download your PDF content. Instead, it operates uniquely through a secure hub system where paying customers gain full access to the content without the ability to download it or re-distribute it.
When someone pays for access to a Kahana hub containing your digital product (e.g. PDF content, e-book, etc.), they can view the material seamlessly within the platform. However, the crucial distinction lies in the absence of an option to download the file.
Your customers can read, learn, and engage with your digital products directly on Kahana, but the full absence of a downloadable link or button means they cannot steal your file and re-distribute it.
What if people share the Kahana hub link with others?
If your customers share the Kahana hub link with other people, everyone else will still see the paywall until they have paid successfully.
When someone shares your Kahana hub link with others, each new person will only be able to access the content after they have purchased it. You can also receive notifications whenever there is a successful purchase and see your list of customers from within your hub.
Digital download protection features
To get a clearer picture of how Kahana protects your digital downloads, you can check out our quick video (less than 3 minutes) that compares the mechanisms for how your customers receive your digital products in Kahana vs. Gumroad.
How to protect Your digital products quickly
We understand that time is of the essence, and your goal is to protect your digital products as quickly as possible. We've distilled the entire step-by-step process of setting up your digital product sales on Kahana into a comprehensive 15-minute Crash Course.
What happens if someone screenshots my digital products in Kahana?
While we strive to create a secure environment for your digital products on Kahana, we acknowledge that individuals may attempt to take screenshots. However, rest assured that placing your content in Kahana adds an extra layer of difficulty to such actions.
We are committed to continuously enhancing our security measures and are actively working on implementing robust systems to monitor and flag any suspicious activities, including potential attempts to capture your hub content.
Furthermore, should we identify any user engaged in unauthorized actions, we reserve the right to take swift and decisive action, including removing them from your hub and platform. Your peace of mind is paramount to us, and we're dedicated to staying one step ahead to protect the integrity of your digital creations on Kahana.
The future of digital download protection
Selling digital products securely is not just about protecting your creations; it's about safeguarding the value you bring to your audience.
Your trust means everything to us, and we want you to create with confidence. We have your back, and we are dedicated to fighting alongside you to ensure that your creations remain exclusively in the hands of those who recognize and respect their true worth.
If you have any questions or want to get in touch, please feel free to email us at info@kahana.co or start a Live Chat on our website!