I Tried Selling AI Prompts on Etsy for 7 Days. (Here’s What Happened & How Much Money I Made!)

You see people making money in all sorts of ways online. Some sell pretty templates on Notion. Others run YouTube channels without ever showing their face. Everywhere you look, someone is finding a way to turn digital ideas into real income. That made me wonder if I could do the same.

I had been hearing a lot about people selling AI prompts. These are ready-made instructions for tools like ChatGPT or Midjourney. They help people write better, create faster, and save time. On Reddit groups and private chats, I kept seeing stories of shops selling these prompts on Etsy. Some were getting hundreds of sales every single month.

That was enough to spark my curiosity. I wanted to see if this was real or just hype. So I gave myself one week to test it out. In this post, I’ll take you through my whole journey. You’ll see the steps I took, what worked, what didn’t, and exactly how much I made in the end.

Step 1. Research the Market and Find a Niche

Before I uploaded anything, I had to see what people were already buying. I opened Etsy and searched for words like ChatGPT prompts, Midjourney prompt packs, Notion AI templates, AI business prompts, and AI for journaling.

Here’s what I noticed.

• Most of the listings were priced under 10 dollars.
• The products were usually digital downloads like PDFs, Google Docs, or Canva templates.
• The niches were very specific. Some sellers targeted teachers. Others went after parents, business owners, or people who wanted to be more productive.
• The thumbnails were colorful with bold fonts and little AI icons.
• Many of the best shops had anywhere from 100 reviews to over 2,000 reviews.

To double-check, I also looked at Google Trends. I used tools like Marmalead and eRank for Etsy SEO. Then I searched TikTok and YouTube for videos about AI Etsy shops.

The biggest insight I got was this. General AI prompts don’t sell well anymore. The ones that work are niche and outcome-based. For example, “30 AI Prompts for Busy Etsy Sellers” or “Midjourney Prompts for Kids’ Coloring Books.” That’s where the gold is.

Step 2. Choose My Niche and Product Type

After my research, I had two ideas.

1. ChatGPT prompts for content creators. This would be 50 high-converting prompts for blogs, newsletters, and social media. I could make it as a PDF plus a Notion template.
2. Midjourney coloring book prompts. This would be for sellers who want to create printable coloring books. It would include sample JPG images and ready-to-use prompt formats.

I picked the first one. Content creators were an audience I understood better. It was easier to create and test. And the design part was much simpler than trying to build a whole coloring book system.

I also decided to add a little bonus. Along with the PDF and Notion template, I included 5 Canva carousel templates that could go with the outputs from the prompts.

Step 3. Create the Prompt Pack

This was both fun and frustrating. It took me about three focused days to finish everything.

Here’s what I did.

1. I curated 50 strong prompt formulas. They were not just random questions. Each prompt was structured like this. “Act as a growth marketer. Write a type of content that helps an audience achieve an outcome using an angle.” Every prompt came with a description, suggested tweaks, and even sample outputs with ChatGPT screenshots.
2. I designed the PDF in Canva. I used a free eBook template. Then I added a cover, a table of contents, and little icons to make it look polished. I exported it as a high-quality PDF.
3. I made a Notion version. It was a simple dashboard with category filters like blog prompts, hooks, and content repurposing. I shared it as a view-only link inside the PDF.
4. I packaged everything neatly. The final folder had the prompt pack PDF, the Notion link, the Canva templates, and a ReadMe file with instructions.

Step 4. Set Up My Etsy Shop

With the product ready, I needed a place to sell it. I created an Etsy account, chose a shop name, and added a banner, bio, and logo. I also set up payments and billing.

Then I wrote the listing.

Title
50 ChatGPT Prompts for Content Creators | AI Prompt Pack for Blogs, Newsletters, and Carousels

Description
I explained what the product includes, who it’s for, and the benefits. I highlighted how it could save time and help creators avoid writer’s block. I also explained how to access the digital files.

SEO Tags
I added words like AI prompt pack, ChatGPT for content creators, blog writing prompts, social media prompt ideas, Notion AI template, and digital downloads for entrepreneurs.

Product Thumbnails
I made 5 images. They showed product mockups, sample screenshots, and bold text overlays like “50+ Proven Prompts” and “Editable in Notion.” I used laptop mockups and dashboards to make it clear.

Finally, I set the price at $7.99. It felt like the sweet spot for impulse digital purchases.

Step 5. Launch, Promote, and Test

Once the listing was live, I knew Etsy alone wouldn’t bring in sales. I had to promote it myself.

Here was my launch plan.

• I posted a short video on TikTok showing the product.
• I shared the link in my bio and also in some Twitter threads.
• I joined Facebook groups like “Etsy Printables,” “ChatGPT Prompt Sellers,” and “AI for Creators.”
• I gave away 10 free copies to creators in exchange for testimonials.

In the first week, I made 3 sales. All of them came from my own audience. After that, sales slowed down to about 1 or 2 per week.

Step 6. Lessons Learned and Next Steps

This side hustle can work, but not exactly the way people think.

What Worked

• Niche-specific prompts were attractive.
• The Notion integration added extra value.
• Clean thumbnails and an SEO-friendly title helped me get noticed.
• Selling a real solution was better than just offering random prompts.

What Didn’t Work

• Etsy traffic was too slow without ranking.
• TikTok was hit or miss. Some videos got views, others didn’t.
• I underestimated how important reviews were.
• The prompt category on Etsy is now very crowded.

What I Would Do Differently

• Bundle more offers, like a 3-in-1 starter kit.
• Build an email list from the first day.
• Use Etsy ads for the first month to boost visibility.
• Create YouTube Shorts to show the prompts in action.
• Try higher-priced bundles between $15 and $25 that offer more value.

How Much Did I Actually Make?

In the first two weeks, I made about 40 dollars. That won’t change anyone’s life, but now I know what works. My next product will be ten times better.

Conclusion

So is this a good side hustle in 2025? The answer is yes, but only if you treat it like a real business. If you niche down, design well, and build an audience, you can make consistent sales. But if you just upload generic prompts and expect easy money, you’ll probably get buried.

The smarter way is to use Etsy as a discovery tool while driving traffic from social media, newsletters, or blogs. Think of your prompt packs as real products, not leftover scraps from an AI tool.

If you’ve been holding onto a collection of ChatGPT prompts, maybe it’s time to package them, polish them, and put them out there. You never know. Your idea might just be the next digital product that sells.