How to use your $1000 phone to make income
How I Turned My Instagram Into a Money-Making Machine with Digital Products & Ghost Commerce
I’ll be honest with you… I wish I knew this sooner.
For years, I scrolled Instagram on my $1000 iPhone, posting here and there, but never making a dime. I thought Instagram was just a place to share pictures and maybe connect with other moms. What I didn’t realize was that it could actually be a business—one that works in the background while I homeschool, work, or spend time with my family.
The secret? Digital products and something called ghost commerce.
What Are Digital Products?
Digital products are anything you can create once and sell over and over without shipping or inventory. Think:
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Journals and planners
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Templates and checklists
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eBooks and guides
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Audiobooks or digital courses
They’re perfect for busy moms like me because you can build them around what you’re already passionate about—fitness tips, parenting hacks, meal plans, mindset, or anything else that lights you up.
What Is Ghost Commerce?
Here’s where it gets even better.
Ghost commerce is like running a business without having to “show up” the traditional way. You don’t have to create your own products from scratch, stock inventory, or even show your face if you don’t want to.
Instead, you:
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Partner with companies or creators who already have products ready to sell.
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Share them on your Instagram (through posts, reels, or stories).
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Earn a commission—or keep 100% profit if you’re using MRR (Master Resell Rights) or PLR (Private Label Rights) digital products.
It’s called “ghost” because you’re working behind the scenes. People see the value you share, but they don’t see you stressing about shipping labels or late-night product development. You literally get to work anywhere.
How I Started Monetizing Instagram
Here’s what worked for me (and what you can do too):
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Talk About What You Love
I started posting simple content about things I was already passionate about. It could be homeschool hacks, faith, mindset tips, or even wellness routines. -
Use Canva for Simple Digital Products
Canva was a lifesaver. I designed journals, planners, and templates in minutes—no fancy design skills required. -
Leverage Ghost Commerce
When I didn’t have time to make something from scratch, I used done-for-you products with resell rights. I could rebrand them and sell them as my own, keeping the profit. -
Host It Online
I used free tools like Systeme.io and Beacons to create a simple “shop page.” This way, people could buy my products anytime—even while I slept. -
Post Reels with a Purpose
Instead of random posts, I created 5–7 reels that shared my story, explained the problem my product solved, and gave people a reason to take action.
Does This Really Work?
Yes. And not just for me.
Digital products and ghost commerce have helped everyday people (not influencers, not experts—just regular moms like us) create real income online. According to Forbes, the digital product industry is expected to hit $1.5 trillion by 2030.
That’s not a trend—that’s a massive shift.
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