๐งฉHow to create a Custom Digital Product
Some digital products are made just for your customer โ like a custom logo, a unique piece of art, or a tailor-made song. If thatโs what you sell, then this guide is for you!
This step-by-step guide will show you how to create a Custom Digital Product using Big Digital Download, and how to send the files once theyโre ready.
For example, letโs say Iโm a designer and I want to sell custom pet portraits. Every order is different, so I donโt have a file ready when the customer purchases. With this feature, I can send it later when it's done โ
๐ ๏ธ Steps to create your Custom Digital Product
Letโs get started!
In your Shopify admin dashboard, look at the left panel and click on Apps.
Click on Big Digital Download.
Go to Digital Products.
Click on Create Digital Product.
๐ Now choose the Custom Digital Product option.

This type of product doesnโt need a file upfront โ youโll upload it later once it's ready for the customer.
๐ Link your Shopify product
This step is required.
Under Product name, click Select a product and choose the Shopify product that represents this custom order.
โ Once selected, the product name will automatically match the name of your Shopify product.
๐ฌ Add a file-ready notice (optional)
Under Files not ready notice, you can write a message to your customers to let them know their files will arrive soon. For example:
โWeโll deliver your custom artwork in a few days. Keep an eye on your inbox!โ
This message will appear:
At Thank you page
In the confirmation email
๐ฉ It's a great way to set clear expectations with your customers!

๐ค Send the final files when theyโre ready
Once your custom file is ready, follow these steps to deliver it to the customer:
Go to the Orders section inside the Big Digital Download app.
Find the order and click on Associate files to order.
Upload the final file(s) for that specific order.
โ Check the box "Send the updated order to the customer".
Click on Update order files.

๐ Thatโs it! The customer will receive an email with their custom digital file, ready to download.
Once someone places an order for this digital product it will show up in Apps > Big Digital Downlaod > Orders.
In there you will want to click associate files to order on the order you need to assign a file to.
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