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How to Automate Your Digital Product Sales and Make Money While You Sleep Dec 23, 2025

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Start selling digital products and services with MiloTree for FREE! If you're an online coach, course creator, or digital product seller, you've probably experienced this: You're working 35-45 hours a week managing sales, manually sending products, and personally following up with every customer. You're making some money, but you're completely burnt out. Sound familiar? In my newest episode, I shared the exact automation strategy that helped our MiloTree customer Ava transform her business. She went from making $1,800 a month while working 45 hours a week to earning over $11,000 a month working just 9 hours a week. The secret? She automated three key parts of her sales process using MiloTree. And in this post, I'm going to show you exactly what she automated and how you can set up the same system to sell digital products on autopilot. Show Notes: MiloTree Free Plan MailerLite (recommended email service provider) Goldmine Product AI Prompt Join The Blogger Genius Newsletter Become a Blogger Genius Facebook Group Subscribe to the Blogger Genius Podcast: iTunes YouTube Spotify The Problem: Manual Sales Are Killing Your Business Growth Here's what's happening to most digital product creators. You've built amazing products—courses, coaching packages, memberships, digital downloads. You're getting some sales, but you're stuck in a manual sales cycle that looks like this: Someone downloads your freebie → You manually add them to your email list → You manually send follow-up emails → You manually process orders → You manually deliver products → Repeat. This manual process has three major problems: Time Drain: You're spending hours every week on tasks that could be automated Revenue Cap: You can only make as much money as the hours you can physically work Burnout Risk: Eventually, managing everything manually becomes unsustainable The good news? You can automate your entire sales process so your business runs without you working harder—you just work smarter. The Solution: Three Types of Sales Automation That Actually Work There are three powerful ways to automate your digital product sales: tripwires, order bumps and upsells, and email sequences. Let me break down each one and show you exactly how they work together to create a sales system that runs on autopilot. 1. Tripwires: Turn Freebie Seekers Into Buyers Instantly A tripwire is a low-cost product (usually $7-$27) that you offer immediately after someone opts in to get your free lead magnet. Here's how it works: Someone sees your content on social media → They click to download your free cheat sheet → They enter their email on your opt-in page → They land on the thank you page → Right there, they see an offer for your complete toolkit for just $17 → They click, they buy → MiloTree delivers the product automatically. You do nothing. It all happens automatically. The beauty of tripwires is that they convert freebie seekers into paying customers right away. Once someone has bought from you once, they're 9 times more likely to buy from you again. 2. Order Bumps and Upsells: Increase Average Order Value Without More Traffic Here's where things get really powerful. Someone's already buying your $47 course. At checkout, you offer a $12 complimentary workbook with one simple checkbox. They tick the box—boom, they've added it to their order. After they complete the purchase, they land on your thank you page. Now you offer them your $97 "done-for-you" premium version. With another click, they've purchased that as well. You just turned a $47 sale into a $156 sale without getting a single additional customer. Order bumps and upsells can increase your revenue by 30-50% without any additional marketing. You're simply maximizing the value of customers you're already getting. 3. Email Sequences: Build Relationships and Sell While You Sleep This is the foundation that makes everything else work. An email sequence is a series of automated emails you set up once that go out to new subscribers automatically. One of our MiloTree customers, Amanda, set up her main email sequence six months ago. That one sequence generates over $1,500 a month for her business, and she hasn't touched those emails since she initially created them. Here's what a good email automation does: Builds Relationships: Your subscribers get to know, like, and trust you through consistent communication Delivers Value: You're providing helpful content that solves their problems Sells Naturally: You're making offers that feel like helpful solutions, not pushy sales pitches Email is one of the best channels for sales. For every $1 you spend on email marketing, you typically make about $36 in return. That's a 3,600% ROI. Why You Can't Do Email Marketing Through Gmail (And What You Need Instead) Here's something crucial to understand: You cannot do email marketing through Gmail, Yahoo, or any regular email account. You need what's called an email service provider (ESP). An email service provider is a platform like MailChimp, MailerLite, Kit, or Flodesk. It's built specifically for business email marketing. Here's what ESPs do that regular email can't: Deliverability: They get your emails into people's inboxes instead of spam folders Analytics: They track who opens your emails, who clicks links, and who buys Segmentation: They let you organize subscribers based on their interests and behavior Automation: They let you set up those money-making email sequences we talked about My favorite email service provider is MailerLite. We use it ourselves for MiloTree's email marketing. I recommend it for three reasons: Free to Start: You get your first 1,000 subscribers completely free User-Friendly: It's the easiest ESP I've used—intuitive drag-and-drop design Seamless Integration: It works perfectly with MiloTree for automated product delivery MiloTree integrates with 24 email service providers, including MailChimp, Kit (formerly ConvertKit), Flodesk, ActiveCampaign, MailerLite, Klaviyo, and many others. We're always adding new integrations based on customer requests. But if you're just starting out and asking me what to try first, I'd go with MailerLite. How MiloTree and Your Email Service Provider Work Together Let me show you the exact flow of how MiloTree and your email service provider work together to automate your sales. This is where the magic happens. Here's the complete automated workflow: Step 1: Someone sees your content on Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, or your blog Step 2: You offer a lead magnet (a free download, cheat sheet, template, etc.) Step 3: They click and land on your MiloTree opt-in page where they enter their name and email Step 4: MiloTree captures that email and automatically sends it to your email service provider Step 5: MiloTree instantly delivers the freebie to your new subscriber on the thank you page—they can download it immediately Step 6: At the same time, MiloTree sends a "tag" to your email service provider Step 7: That tag triggers your automated email sequence to start Step 8: Your welcome sequence begins—usually 5-7 emails that go out over the next week Step 9: These emails build the relationship, provide value, and make offers Step 10: When someone clicks to buy, MiloTree processes the payment and delivers the product automatically You do nothing. It all runs on autopilot. The Power of Tags: How to Trigger Different Email Sequences Here's what makes this system so powerful: tags. A tag is simply a label you assign to a subscriber based on what they've downloaded or purchased. Let's say you have three different freebies: A "Social Media Content Calendar" (tagged: social-media-freebie) A "Product Launch Checklist" (tagged: launch-freebie) An "Email Marketing Guide" (tagged: email-freebie) When someone downloads your Social Media Content Calendar, MiloTree automatically tags them with "social-media-freebie" in your email service provider. That tag triggers your social media email sequence. The beauty of this system is that different freebies can trigger different email sequences. Someone interested in social media gets emails about social media. Someone interested in email marketing gets emails about email marketing. You're sending the right message to the right person at the right time—all automatically. How to Set Up Your MiloTree and Email Service Provider Integration in 2 Minutes Setting up this automation sounds complicated, but it literally takes about two minutes. Let me walk you through it step by step. Step 1: Log into your MiloTree dashboard at milotree.com Step 2: Click on "Email Integration" in the menu Step 3: Select your email service provider from the dropdown menu (MailerLite, MailChimp, Kit, etc.) Step 4: Follow the simple connection instructions—every platform is slightly different, but we have step-by-step guides for each one Step 5: Test the connection to make sure it's working That's it. Now every time someone opts into your freebie, their email automatically flows into your email service provider and triggers your automated sequence. If you have any trouble with the setup, just email me at jillian@milotree.com and I'll personally help you get it working. Your Action Plan: Set Up Your Automated Sales System Today Here's exactly what I want you to do right now to start automating your sales: First, if you don't have an email service provider yet, sign up for one. I recommend MailerLite to start because it's free for your first 1,000 subscribers and it's incredibly user-friendly. Second, sign up for MiloTree if you haven't already. Start with our free plan to test everything. You can create a freebie opt-in page for free, sell a product for free, and see how the system works. Then when you're ready to scale, upgrade to one of our paid plans to run your entire digital product business with MiloTree. Third, connect MiloTree to your email service provider using the two-minute process I outlined above. Don't worry if you get stuck—just reach out and we'll help you. Fourth, create your first lead magnet if you don't have one yet. Download my free AI prompts that will help you create an irresistible freebie in about 10 minutes: The 3 AI Prompts You Need to Create a Freebie Cheatsheet Fifth, set up your welcome email sequence. This is the series of 5-7 emails that will build relationships and make sales automatically. Why MiloTree Makes Selling Digital Products Easier Than Any Other Platform At MiloTree, we built our platform specifically for coaches, course creators, and digital product sellers who want to automate their sales without dealing with complicated tech. Here's why creators love MiloTree: All-in-One Platform: Sell digital products, offer unlimited freebies, grow your email list, process payments, and deliver products—all from one simple dashboard No Tech Skills Required: Our AI tools help you create opt-in pages, sales pages, and checkout pages in minutes, not days Start Free: Test everything with our free plan—no credit card required. Create opt-in pages, deliver freebies, and see how the system works before you upgrade Affordable Pricing: Our paid plans start at just $9/month and grow with your business. No surprise fees or complicated pricing tiers Built for Creators: Unlike generic ecommerce platforms, MiloTree is designed specifically for digital product creators, so everything is streamlined for your needs Integrates With Everything: We connect with 24 email service providers, plus all major payment processors Personal Support: When you have questions, you can email me directly at jillian@milotree.com and I'll help you personally 👉 Ready to automate your sales and grow your digital product business? Sign up for MiloTree's free plan and start creating beautiful opt-ins and selling digital products today—it's simple, affordable, and effective. What to Do After You've Set Up Your Infrastructure Okay, so now you've got the infrastructure in place. You've connected your email service provider to MiloTree. You've set up your freebie. But here's what you need next: the actual emails. What do you say in those automated emails? How many should you send? How do you build trust while actually selling? That's exactly what I'm covering in my next podcast episode. I'm giving you an AI prompt that will write your entire welcome series in about 10 minutes—a series that will make you money on autopilot. In the meantime, make sure you're getting value from every subscriber by understanding the psychology of why people buy. Download my 6 Purchasing Triggers guide to learn exactly what motivates your audience to purchase. Final Thoughts: Automation Isn't About Working Less—It's About Working Smarter Here's what I want you to understand: Automation isn't about being lazy or removing the human element from your business. It's about working smarter so you can focus on what matters most—creating great content, serving your customers, and growing your impact. When Ava automated her sales process, she didn't just make more money ($11,000 vs. $1,800 per month). She got her life back. Instead of working 45 hours a week on manual tasks, she works 9 hours a week on strategic activities that actually grow her business. She has time to create better products. She has time for her family. She has time to live her life instead of being chained to her inbox. That's what proper automation gives you: freedom and growth at the same time. The time to start is now. Set up your infrastructure today, and in a few weeks, you could have an automated sales system that generates revenue while you sleep. Your future self will thank you. Other Related Blogger Genius Podcast Episodes You'll Enjoy: Why Email Marketing is Critical for Digital Product Sellers Hate Marketing Your Digital Products? Use These 2 AI Prompts + a 90-Day Plan (and Make Your First $1,000 Fast) Your Vibe Is Costing You Sales: Use This Free AI Prompt to Turn "Meh" Into Money

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How to Double Your Revenue with Order Bumps and Upsells (Without Getting New Customers) Dec 10, 2025

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🚀 [MAKE MONEY ONLINE] 🚀 Sell digital products, grow your list, and boost your social media with ease—all for FREE! Start now! ➡️ https://milotree.com/

Are you selling digital products but struggling to increase your revenue? You're not alone. Most online creators, coaches, and bloggers focus all their energy on finding new customers, but here's a secret: the real money is with the people who are already buying from you.

What if I told you that one simple strategy could increase your monthly revenue by 30-50% without running a single new ad or creating more content? That's exactly what order bumps and upsells can do for your business.

In this newest episode of The Blogger Genius Podcast, I'm breaking down the exact strategies that helped one of my customers, Karen, go from making $500 a month to $1,200 a month—without getting a single new customer. She simply added an order bump and an upsell to her existing sales funnel.

In this post, I'll show you how to create a simple sales funnel that maximizes every sale, what order bumps and upsells are (and why they're not complicated), and how to set them up in under an hour using MiloTree.

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Your Next Steps:

Download the AI Funnel Design Prompt and use ChatGPT to map out your funnel
Sign up for MiloTree's Grow Plan to start building your foundation—no credit card required
Create your order bump and upsell products using the strategies I've shared

With MiloTree and ChatGPT, setting up a profitable sales funnel is easier than you ever imagined. Your future self (and your bank account) will thank you.

Ready to multiply your revenue? Sign up for MiloTree and start creating your profitable funnel today.

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3 Easy Black Friday Offers for Creators: Coaching, One-Product, or Bundles (with MiloTree) Nov 13, 2025

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Struggling with what to sell for Black Friday? You're not alone. The good news: creators and coaches are making serious money with simple offers—no complicated funnels required. During last year's sale, one creator sold only coaching sessions and cleared nearly $3,000 in four days; another launched a single spreadsheet and made $8,400; and a more advanced seller bundled products for an $23,000 week.

Below are three proven "paths" you can set up in under an afternoon. Pick the one that fits where you are right now.

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Path 1: No Product Yet? Sell Coaching (20-Minute Setup)

Offer: A one-hour strategy session in your niche (e.g., social media, real estate, nutrition). Pricing: Regular $250 → Black Friday $97.

You need only three tools:

MiloTree (Free Plan): AI-generated sales page + payment processing
Calendly: scheduling
Zoom: hosting your sessions

Proof it works: Amanda sold 30 "Black Friday social media strategy" sessions—$2,900 in four days.

Quick build (copy/paste prompt): "Create a Black Friday coaching offer for [YOUR NICHE] using at least one purchasing trigger (make money, save money/time, reduce pain, increase happiness/status). Include: session name, what we'll cover, regular vs. Black Friday price, coupon code, and three transformation bullets."

How to set it up in MiloTree (Free Plan): Create product → paste sales copy (AI will draft a page) → add coupon → add Calendly link on the thank-you page → publish.

Path 2: Just Starting? Sell One Digital Download (15–60 Minutes)

Offer: One focused, practical asset (guide, template, checklist). You can create it in 1–2 hours, then set it up in MiloTree in ~15 minutes with AI generating your sales page and a coupon.

Proof it works: Rachel promoted a $37 real-estate spreadsheet for four days and made $8,400.

Quick build (copy/paste prompt): "Create a Black Friday digital product for [YOUR NICHE] using at least one purchasing trigger. Include: product name/type, the problem it solves, what's included, regular price, Black Friday price, coupon code, and three sales-page bullets."

Path 3: Already Selling? Launch 3 Tiers of Bundles

Offer: Three bundles at ascending price points, using MiloTree's Grow Plan ($25/mo) so you can sell unlimited products. Starter ($17–$27), Best Value ($47–$67), Premium ($97–$147).

Proof it works: Tom ran an 8-day Black Friday sale and made $23,000—his pro tip was adding coaching to the highest tier to raise AOV.

Conversion boosters included in Grow: Unlimited products, unlimited coupon codes, order bumps, and upsells.

Quick build (copy/paste prompt): "Create a three-tier Black Friday bundle for [YOUR NICHE] using at least one purchasing trigger. Include: Tier 1 (1–2 items), Tier 2 (best value), Tier 3 (premium), with what's included and who each is for."

Timing: 4 Days vs. 8 Days (Both Work—Pick Your Pace)

Simple: Black Friday → Cyber Monday (4 days)
Max Revenue: Monday before Thanksgiving → Cyber Monday (8 days)

Promotion checklist:

Post more than once per day on multiple channels
Share your MiloTree sales links everywhere
Email your list daily
Use urgency ("Only 48 hours left," "Ends tonight")

Why MiloTree (Fast, Friendly, Built for Momentum)

Free Plan: Sell one digital product, offer one freebie, and add a social media pop-up—AI builds your page; coupons supported. Perfect for Path 1–2.
Grow Plan ($25/mo): Unlimited products, coupons, order bumps, upsells—ideal for Path 3 and bundles.

Your 60-Minute Action Plan

Choose your path (Coaching, One Download, or Bundles).
Grab the Black Friday AI Prompt Pack to generate offer names, pricing, bullets, and coupons.
Set up in MiloTree (free for one product; Grow for bundles). AI drafts your sales page; add your coupon; publish.
Promote daily for 4–8 days with urgency CTAs.
Over-promote (seriously). The harder you promote, the more sales you'll see.

Show Notes & Resources

MiloTree Free Plan — sell one product + deliver a freebie + add a social pop-up
MiloTree Grow Plan ($25/mo) — unlimited products, coupons, order bumps & upsells
Black Friday AI Prompt Pack — pick your path and spin up your offer copy fast

Final Nudge

Black Friday is a "yes-season." People are primed to buy—your only job is to make saying yes easy. Pick a path, plug the prompts into MiloTree, and launch. Let's make this your highest-earning week of the year.

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The Product Goldmine AI Prompt: The Fastest Way to Find Profitable Digital Product Ideas Oct 10, 2025

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If you've been spinning your wheels creating products that barely sell, this post is your shortcut. Lisa spent 6 months making 9 different digital products and earned under $300. Then she used one AI prompt—what we call the Product Goldmine Prompt—and did $12,000 in 30 days. This post gives you the exact strategy so you can do it too.

The Real Problem Most Creators Miss

Most creators choose offers based on gut and passion. Winners pick offers based on buyer psychology—problems people are already paying to solve. That's what the Product Goldmine Prompt surfaces in minutes.

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The 6 Purchasing Triggers Behind Every Best-Selling Offer

After analyzing 1,000+ launches, every profitable product reliably hits at least one of these six triggers:

Make money
Save money
Save time
Move toward happiness
Move away from pain
Raise social status

Here's the kicker: "Make money" and "Save money" offers can outperform by 400% because they solve expensive problems. That's why a $297 tax-savings guide can outsell cute $27 planners—same effort, different trigger, bigger profit.

The Product Goldmine Prompt (How It Works)

This AI prompt gets you a list of ready-to-buy product ideas in your niche—mapped to triggers, target customers, prices, and hooks—so you're choosing winners before you build.

What you'll get when you run it:

20 product ideas in your niche
The exact problem each solves
Target customer
Suggested price point ($27–$497)
Which trigger(s) the offer hits (prioritizing Make/Save Money)
Why buyers would pay now
A one-sentence marketing hook The prompt intentionally avoids oversaturated spaces and focuses on daily frustrations and costly problems—so you're picking offers with real demand.

👉 Freebie: Download the Product Goldmine Prompt to copy/paste and run in ChatGPT. (Link in the resources below.)

10-Minute Workflow to Your First Profitable Offer

Run the prompt with your area of expertise (e.g., "for food bloggers," "for Etsy sellers," "for executive assistants," "for realtors").
Pick 1–2 ideas that hit Make Money or Save Money (bonus if they also Save Time).
Validate the value: choose the idea with the clearest, costly problem (e.g., "save $5,000 on taxes," "book 3 new clients/month," "cut ad spend by 30%").
Create the MVP (checklist, template pack, swipe files, calculator, short course, workshop replay). Keep it simple.
Launch tonight with MiloTree's free plan (details below).

Launch in Hours with the MiloTree Free Plan (No Website Needed)

Once you've selected your winner, MiloTree makes selling effortless:

Add your product name, price, and description
Click Create Sales Page—our AI builds an optimized page highlighting the problem and your solution
Share your unique link everywhere (blog, email, socials, DMs)
Start selling on the free forever plan:
- Sell one product
- Offer one freebie (deliver it automatically)
- Add a social media pop-up to grow followers No credit card. No complicated tech. Just results.

Your 24-Hour Action Plan

Step 1: Download the Product Goldmine Prompt (free). Run it tonight.
Step 2: Sign up for the MiloTree Free Plan and publish your AI sales page. Test your offer immediately.
Step 3: Share your link on socials, email, bio, and DMs. Iterate fast.

FAQs

What if my niche feels "small"? Great. Smaller niches = clearer problems = easier to monetize (and charge premium prices). The prompt favors urgent, costly problems over broad topics.

Can I grow an email list too? Yes. Use your freebie on the MiloTree free plan to collect emails and deliver the lead magnet automatically. Then sell your product to new subscribers.

Do I really need to focus on Make/Save Money? If you want faster sales at higher price points, yes. Those triggers consistently outperform because buyers can quantify the ROI.

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How to Start Selling Printables (Fast) Even If You're Not a Designer Oct 03, 2025

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Get MiloTree for free to sell digital products and grow your audience. Sign up here.

Struggling to launch your first digital product? If you've got a blog or online audience, selling printables is the simplest way to start earning—without mastering complex tech or spending weeks creating a course. In my latest Blogger Genius Podcast episode with Sherry Smothermon-Short, founder of Printables & More Club, we break down how to get your first printable live in minutes, what sells, and how to turn freebies into tripwire sales.

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The Problem

You want to monetize your audience, but…

You're short on time and design skills
"Making a full course" feels overwhelming
You're unsure what will actually sell

The Simple Solution

Start with printables: checklists, planners, activity pages, wall art, party kits—small, useful downloads that solve a specific problem for your audience. Use templates to speed up creation, then launch with a freebie → tripwire funnel to validate and sell quickly.

Why Printables Work Right Now

Low lift, high leverage: Customize a Canva template (fonts, colors, logo) and publish—often in under an hour.
Evergreen sales: Once published, they can sell on autopilot for months or years.
Niche = pricing power: Generic planners might be $3–$7, while niche planners (e.g., Cub Scouts, ADHD students, cosplay) can command $27–$30+.

What Sells: Printable Ideas You Can Launch This Week

Niche Planners Social media manager planner, homeschool unit planner, event vendor planner, cosplay build planner. (Niche = higher price.)
Checklists & Trackers "Publish a blog post" checklist, budget tracker, habit tracker, kids' sports gear checklist.
Kids' Activities (Seasonal wins!) Holiday scavenger hunts, coloring pages, word searches, puzzle packs.
Party Printables Theme decor + games (e.g., unicorns, secret agent kits), ready to print and assemble.
Wall Art Quote prints, nursery sets, bold geometric scripture posters for a younger aesthetic.

Pro tip: Mine your top 3 blog posts and create a hyper-relevant printable for each. Ask: "What's the reader's very next step after this post?" Build that as a checklist or mini-planner.

Your 60-Minute Launch Plan (Step-by-Step)

00:00–10:00 — Pick the idea Choose a printable tied to one of your highest-traffic posts (or a pain point you solve).

10:00–40:00 — Customize a Template Grab a Canva template (e.g., from Printables and More Club) and make quick edits: brand fonts/colors, logo, page titles, swap graphics. Keep it simple.

40:00–60:00 — Publish with MiloTree (Free)

Create a freebie (e.g., Easter scavenger hunt) to collect emails.
Add a tripwire on the thank-you page (e.g., full Easter activity pack).
MiloTree hosts/delivers both, and your AI-generated sales page is done for you—free plan available.

Funnel That Converts: Freebie → Tripwire

Lead Magnet (Freebie): One valuable page (checklist, scavenger hunt, mini-planner page).
Tripwire (Paid): Right after signup, offer the bigger, done-for-them pack (e.g., 20-page activity bundle or full planner) at a limited-time price. This works because the freebie pre-qualifies intent—buyers already want more of the same.

Tools & Tactics That Make It Easy

Templates in Canva: Perfect for non-designers; update in minutes.
MiloTree Free Plan:
- Spin up AI-generated sales and opt-in pages
- Deliver freebies automatically
- Add social pop-ups to grow followers
- Set up tripwires without extra tools (all on the free plan)
Optional Digital Planning: Many customers still print PDFs, but some use GoodNotes on iPad; simple PDFs work great.

Pricing Hints

Starters: $5–$9 for checklists/trackers
Bundles/Activity Packs: $9–$19
Niche Planners: $27–$30+ (specific beats generic)

Quick Start Checklist

Pick 1 printable tied to a top post
Customize a Canva template (fonts, colors, logo)
Upload to MiloTree (Free) as a paid product
Create a matching freebie to grow your list
Add a tripwire offer on the thank-you page
Promote the opt-in link in your post + sidebar + social bios
Iterate weekly (new seasonal or niche variation)

Final Takeaway

You don't need a huge course to monetize—you need one helpful printable aligned to a real problem your audience has. Use a template, ship a freebie today, add a small paid upgrade, and let MiloTree handle the delivery and sales page for you. Rinse and repeat, especially for seasonal content. Your first $7 sale is the hardest; the rest compound.

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The Simple Way to $1K–$10K Months: Launch a "Low-Key Membership" (No New Tech Needed) Sep 28, 2025

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If you're tired of chasing one-off ebook/course sales and want income that stacks every month, a low-key membership is the fastest, simplest path—built with tools you already use (Zoom + Facebook/WhatsApp + your email service).

In my latest Blogger Genius episode, I break down the exact approach (plus 2 copy-and-paste AI prompts) to design, launch, and grow a membership that compounds without burning you out.

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TL;DR (Problem → Solution)

Problem: One-off product sales force you to keep launching and promoting to make money and for many people that is hard. Solution: A low-key membership: 2 Zoom sessions/month + lightweight community + simple emails. That's it. Recurring payments keep coming in—even when you're not launching.

Why "Low-Key Memberships" Win in 2025

Recurring revenue > one-offs: Each new member adds to your baseline.
Members stay for community, not modules: Overstuffed content = churn. Connection and momentum = retention.
Zero tech headaches: Use platforms people already check daily (FB/WhatsApp) and Zoom they already know.

Real-world results shared in the episode:

Weight-loss creator: $300/mo → $2,800/mo with Zoom + private FB group.
Anxiety coach: $4,100/mo with WhatsApp + biweekly calls.

Your Starter Stack (Keep It Simple)

Delivery: 2 Zoom sessions/month (Teaching + Q&A).
Community: Facebook Group or WhatsApp for quick wins + peer support.
Communication: Your existing email service provider (Mailchimp, MailerLite, Flodesk, ConvertKit).
Payments & pages: MiloTree—AI sales pages, Stripe checkout, recurring billing. Start free to grow your list; upgrade when you're ready to accept membership payments.

7-Day Launch Plan (No Pre-Recorded Library)

Day 1: Pick your promise (one painful problem you'll help members solve monthly). Day 2: Post your interest waitlist with a freebie (see below). Day 3: Price: $27–$97/mo. Add a 10× annual option (e.g., $47/mo or $470/yr). Day 4: Create an outline for your first month's sessions. Day 5: Open your MiloTree membership (AI sales page + Stripe billing). Day 6: DM warm leads (from FB groups/WhatsApp/LinkedIn) with your waitlist link. Day 7: Host a founders' kickoff (set expectations, celebrate early wins).

Pro tip: Build with your members. Teach what they ask for next. That "fluid plan" keeps content laser-relevant and retention high.

Copy-and-Paste AI Prompts (Use These to Build It Fast)

Prompt #1 — Design your membership "Design a low-key membership for my expertise in [YOUR NICHE]. I want something simple that builds community using free platforms people already know. First, validate my niche using these six purchasing triggers: makes money, saves money, saves time, moves toward happiness, moves away from pain, raises social status (explain which apply). Then create a concept that: meets twice monthly (1 teaching call, 1 Q&A via Zoom); uses Facebook Groups/Discord/WhatsApp for interaction; uses email for schedules/recordings/updates; focuses on implementation (not info overload); builds naturally without tons of pre-created content; develops a supportive community; and is priced $27–$97/mo. Finally, give me the name, core promise, monthly structure, and an engagement + referral strategy."

Prompt #2 — Find your first members "I'm launching the [MEMBERSHIP NAME] from the previous prompt. Give me the 10 best places to attract ideal members with specific strategies. Include communities, social platforms, networking, and partnerships. For each, show how to introduce my offer naturally (not salesy), what value to lead with, and how to start DMs that convert. Also give me 5 content ideas that demonstrate expertise and nudge people toward ongoing support."

Pricing & Positioning (Simple Rules)

Start $27–$97/mo; add a 10× annual plan to boost cash flow and commitment.
Promise one result per month (not a giant library).
Sell outcomes: "From stuck to consistent posting," "From chaos to meal-prep routine," "From anxiety spiral to daily calm."

Retention Playbook (Why Members Stay)

Two predictable touchpoints (Teaching + Q&A).
Community micro-wins (weekly check-ins, share wins, peer feedback).
Fluid curriculum (teach what members ask for next).

Use MiloTree to Power It (Free → Paid, Without Friction)

Start free: Use MiloTree Free Plan to build your list fast—create an AI-generated opt-in page for your freebie, store the file, and deliver it automatically.
When ready to charge: Upgrade to accept recurring membership payments—MiloTree auto-generates your sales page with AI and runs Stripe billing for you. Set monthly + annual prices in minutes.

Freebie to Kickstart Signups

Offer something your ideal member can use this week, e.g.:

"7-Day Kickstart Calendar"
"Swipe Files: Posts/Emails/Templates"
"Quick-Wins Checklist"

My freebie: Low-Key Membership AI Prompt Pack—the exact prompts above, ready to paste and launch. (Grab it below.)

Show Notes / Resources

MiloTree Free Plan – start building your email list and delivering freebies today.
Low-Key Membership AI Prompt Pack (Free) – copy, paste, launch.
Set Up Your Membership in MiloTree – add your name, price (monthly + annual), and let AI build your page; Stripe handles recurring payments.

FAQ

Do I need a content library before launch? No. Teach live, capture recordings, and let member questions shape the roadmap. That's what keeps it relevant and light for you.

Which platform for community? Pick where your audience already is (FB Group, Instagram, Discord, WhatsApp, Slack, etc.). Lower friction = higher engagement.

How soon can I hit $1K/month? Many creators reach their first $1K within ~90 days using this simple stack and outreach. Your mileage varies—but the model compounds.

Call to Action

👉 Grab the Low-Key Membership AI Prompt Pack (Free), set up your MiloTree Free Plan to collect emails + deliver the freebie, and when you're ready, turn on recurring payments with MiloTree to start your membership—no new tech, no overwhelm. Your $1K/month baseline can start this week.

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This AI Prompt Fixed My Selling Fear and Made Me $3,247 (Copy & Paste) Sep 13, 2025

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Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/j4eaNgNz3yw?si=7is17YCNNiMMx2Mw

If you've created a guide, checklist, or mini-course—but you're not promoting it because you're thinking "Who am I to sell this?"—you're not alone.

The real blocker usually isn't your product; it's confidence and not knowing what to say or where to say it. In this post, I'll show you two quick AI prompts that flip that script and give you the exact words and plan to promote—plus how to publish a ready-to-buy sales page with MiloTree's Free Plan in minutes (no website needed).

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The Real Problem: "Who am I to sell this?"

Most creators stall after hitting "publish" because they're afraid to promote. The result? Crickets—not because the product is bad, but because no one heard about it enough times to buy. The fix is a mindset + messaging shift you can trigger with AI in under a minute.

The 60-Second Fix: Copy/Paste These 2 Prompts Prompt #1 — Confidence & Language

Paste this into your AI tool:

Act as my business coach and mindset mentor. I've created a digital product about [TOPIC] but I feel nervous promoting it. Remind me why my experience has value, explain how selling helps people, write me a confident script for talking about my product, and give me 5 places to share it today. Be encouraging but honest.

This gives you: a quick reframe, a confidence boost, and a short script you can actually use in DMs, posts, and conversations.

Prompt #2 — Distribution Plan (What to Post & Where)

I'm ready to promote with confidence. Give me 10 places to share my product today with exact words for each platform (helpful, not salesy). Include social media, email ideas, and networking conversation starters. Also give me a simple 7-day promotion schedule.

This turns "random posting" into a repeatable weekly cadence that compounds—how you go from your first $100 to your first $1,000.

Make Buying Frictionless: Use MiloTree (Free Plan)

Confidence is great—but people still need a place to buy. Here's the fast path with MiloTree:

Set up your product in MiloTree → choose Digital Download.
Name, price, and upload your PDF or file (e.g., "Time Management for Busy Moms" at $27).
Click Create Sales Page → MiloTree's AI writes your sales copy for you.
Get one shareable link you can paste everywhere (social, email, DMs).
Payments go to you via Stripe; MiloTree auto-delivers the file to customers.

Why creators love this workflow

No website or tech stack required
AI-written sales page (goodbye blank page)
Auto-delivery + instant payments
Share one link everywhere and focus on consistent promotion

👉 Try the MiloTree Free Plan: set up a product, offer unlimited freebies to grow your list, and share your sales link in under 5 minutes.

15-Minute Launch Plan (Do This Today)

Minute 0–2: Run Prompt #1 → copy your confidence script. Minute 2–5: Run Prompt #2 → copy the 7-day schedule + 3 platform scripts. Minute 5–12: In MiloTree, create your Digital Download, let AI write your sales page, connect Stripe. Minute 12–15: Publish and share your one link in 3 places (Stories, an email P.S., and 5 warm DMs).

Copy-Ready Snippets (Steal These)

DM Intro: "Hey! I made a quick [result]-focused guide that helps with [pain]. No pressure, but it might save you [time/money]. Want the link?"
Story CTA: "I turned my process into a simple download. If [outcome] would help, grab it here. I'm answering Qs today!"
Email P.S.: "P.S. I just released a 1-hour solution for [problem]. Here's the link if that's on your list this week."

(Use your Prompt #1 script to personalize these.)

Show Notes & Freebies

Confidence & Promotion AI Prompt Pack (Free): Get both prompts from this post—copy/paste and go.
MiloTree Free Plan: Sell a digital product, deliver freebies, and grow your list—no website required.
Next Step: Watch the Digital Product Ladder training to map offers that scale to $10K/month.
Coming Up: Turn one sale into two with a simple AI prompt (order-bump strategy).

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SEO Isn't Dead in 2025—You're Just Playing the Old Game (Here's the New One) Sep 05, 2025

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If your traffic fell off a cliff after recent Google updates and AI answers, you're not alone—especially if you're a recipe, YMYL (Your Money or Your Life), or niche blogger who used to win with long posts and ads. But SEO isn't dead—it's evolved.

In my latest Blogger Genius Podcast episode, I'm talk to SEO strategist, Steven Schneider, who breaks down exactly how creators can still win in 2025: build visible authority, earn strategic backlinks, improve UX, and shift revenue toward newsletters and products.

Show Notes:

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The Problem Creators Are Facing in 2025

AI is answering queries and compressing clicks—brutal for "quick-answer" niches like recipes.
Google is rewarding authority (E-E-A-T) and punishing thin UX (endless scroll, intrusive ads, fluff).
Old playbooks (publish more posts, stuff in keywords, hope for ad RPM) don't move the needle.

Solution in a sentence: Treat search like a brand + authority channel, not a traffic lottery. Build proof of expertise on every page, earn real mentions/links, and turn all attention into owned audiences and product revenue.

What's Working Now (According to Steven) 1) Authority > everything

Add clear E-E-A-T signals on every post and key page (not just your About page):

Real author byline + headshot
2–3 credential links (culinary school, certifications, LinkedIn)
Awards/press mentions (linked)
Concise author bio block on each post This helps Google and readers trust that a human expert wrote it.

2) Backlinks with intent (no spray-and-pray)

Guest on podcasts (links in show notes = high-quality, relevant).
Offer expert quotes to other bloggers/journalists; pitch quick 2–3 sentence tips they can drop in with a link.
Vary anchor text (brand, URL, topical phrases) and use reciprocal links sparingly.
Paying for "time" vs "links" is a gray area—be selective and ethical.

3) UX that respects the reader

Stop the 4,000-word detours; give the answer fast and add optional depth.
Keep one H1 per page, logical H2/H3s, strong internal linking, and basic schema hygiene.
Recipes/how-to: lead with the steps; put the story below.

4) BOFU content (not just top-of-funnel)

Steven's agency prioritizes bottom-of-funnel, high-intent topics that convert to leads or sales—because SEO must tie to revenue.

5) Newsletter > ad RPM

Clicks are down, but email still converts. Build a free newsletter, nurture weekly, and sell your own offers (ebooks, mini-courses, templates, memberships).

7-Step Action Plan (Do this in the next 14 days)

Add E-E-A-T blocks site-wide Byline, headshot, 2–3 credential links, "Reviewed by" where relevant.
Fix on-page structure One H1, clean headings, scannable sections, strong internal links among related posts.
Create one "wow" asset (lead magnet or calculator) Examples:
- Gluten-free flour swap chart (instant, high-value)
- Meal-prep planner (fillable PDF)
- ROI/Cost calculator (tools get links + emails)
Pitch 10 podcasts in your niche Offer 3 topic angles, a short bio, and a value-packed outline; request a site link in show notes.
Run a "quote outreach" sprint Identify 25 relevant posts; email the author a ready-to-paste 2–3 sentence expert tip + your preferred link target (vary anchors).
Publish 3 BOFU posts Bottom-of-funnel queries aligned to your product (e.g., "Meal-prep templates," "Gluten-free baking guide PDF," "One-hour blogging audit").
Launch or revive your newsletter Weekly format: 1 tip, 1 tool, 1 template. Soft-pitch your product/freebie in each send.

Make This Easy (and Free) with MiloTree

With the MiloTree Free Plan, you can:

Sell one digital product (ebook, template, workshop replay)
Offer a freebie/lead magnet with automatic delivery
Add a social pop-up to grow followers while you sleep
Spin up AI-generated pages (sales + opt-in) in minutes

👉 Start free: set up your product or freebie and start collecting subscribers + sales today. (No tech headaches, no credit card required.)

FAQ (Quick Answers)

Is there a way to "write for AI" specifically? Not really. Write for humans with clear structure, show expertise, and earn authority; that is what LLMs and Google both surface.

Should I pay for links? It's a gray area; focus on earning links via value (podcasts, tools, quotes). If compensation is about someone's time to implement, be selective and ethical.

What on-page items still matter? Single H1, logical headings, internal links, page speed, helpful schema. Meta descriptions are less critical but still fine to include.

Your Next 2 Moves (Start Today)

Spin up a freebie in MiloTree (cheat sheet, planner, or calculator) and add it site-wide.
Pitch one podcast + send one expert quote email before you log off today.

You've got this. The new game rewards real expertise, useful assets, and owned audiences—and that's a much more resilient business.

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How to Build a Digital Product Ladder That Turns $7 Customers into $2,000 Customers (Complete AI System Revealed) Aug 31, 2025

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If you're a coach, blogger, or online entrepreneur struggling to make consistent income from your digital products, you're not alone.

Most creators try to sell one digital product and fail because they're missing a crucial piece of the puzzle: a systematic approach that transforms low-paying customers into high-value clients.

In my latest episode of The Blogger Genius Podcast, I revealed the exact AI-powered system that successful creators use to build $10,000+ monthly businesses. This isn't theory—it's the proven strategy that MiloTree users like Sarah have used to grow from 200 email subscribers to $11,000 monthly revenue in just six months.

In this post, we'll unpack how to create a digital product ladder, use AI to build your entire system, and leverage MiloTree to handle all the tech without the headache.

Show Notes:

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Why Most Digital Product Creators Fail (And How to Avoid Their Mistakes)

The biggest mistake creators make is building products they're passionate about instead of solving problems people actually pay to solve. Before you create anything, your digital product idea must pass what I call the "Purchasing Triggers Test."

Your product needs to do at least two of these six things:

Make someone money
Save them money
Save them time
Move them toward happiness
Move them away from pain
Raise their social status

If your idea doesn't hit at least two triggers, don't build it. You'll waste months creating something nobody wants to buy.

Let's test this with a real example: "Time Management for Busy Moms"

✅ Save them time? Absolutely
✅ Move them toward happiness? Yes (less stress, more family time)
✅ Move them away from pain? Yes (overwhelm and guilt)

This passes with flying colors because it hits three triggers.

The Digital Product Ladder System That Creates $10K Months

Here's what successful creators understand that others don't: instead of selling one product, they build a digital product ladder. This system starts with a free valuable resource and guides customers through increasingly valuable solutions at higher price points.

The magic happens when someone who downloads your free guide eventually becomes a $2,000 mastermind member. That's how you reach $10,000 monthly revenue—not by selling a million $10 products.

The 6-Step Digital Product Ladder Framework

Step 1: Free Valuable Resource (Freebie)

Solves one specific problem
Delivers a quick, tangible win
Gets people on your email list

Step 2: Tripwire Product ($7-$27)

Small purchase on your thank-you page
Naturally follows from the freebie
Turns subscribers into buyers

Step 3: Product Bundle ($47-$97)

Combines multiple resources
Provides comprehensive results
Higher perceived value

Step 4: Mini Course or Coaching Package ($197-$497)

Structured learning experience
Leads customers toward membership
More hands-on support

Step 5: Monthly Membership ($27-$97/month)

Ongoing support and community
Recurring revenue stream
Builds long-term relationships

Step 6: Premium Mastermind ($997-$2,997)

High-touch program
For serious implementers
Your highest revenue generator

The AI Prompt That Builds Your Entire Business Model in 30 Seconds

Here's the game-changing AI prompt that creates your complete digital product ladder system. Simply go to ChatGPT (the free version works fine) and enter this prompt with your specific details:

"I want to create a complete digital product ladder for [YOUR NICHE/TOPIC]. Help me design a six-step customer journey that transforms a free subscriber into a high-value customer.

Step 1: Create a valuable freebie that solves one specific pain point and delivers a quick, tangible win.

Step 2: Design a tripwire product that's something small I can sell on the thank-you page after someone joins my list. This product should naturally follow from the freebie and provide deeper value.

Step 3: Develop a product bundle that combines multiple resources for comprehensive results.

Step 4: Structure a mini course or coaching package that ultimately leads customers into joining my membership.

Step 5: Design a monthly membership that provides ongoing support and community.

Step 6: Create a premium mastermind or high-touch program for serious implementers.

For each step, provide the product concept, main benefits, suggested price, and how it connects to the next level."

How MiloTree Eliminates the Tech Overwhelm

The biggest obstacle most creators face isn't knowing what to create—it's the technical setup. How do you actually build all this without getting overwhelmed by complicated tech?

This is where MiloTree becomes your secret weapon. You can set up each step of your ladder—from your freebie to your mastermind membership—right inside MiloTree without needing a website or expensive tech tools.

Why MiloTree is Perfect for Digital Product Ladders:

1. AI-Powered Sales Pages MiloTree's AI writes your sales pages for you. You use AI to create the products, then use AI to sell them. It's like having a sales team working 24/7 to move customers up your ladder.

2. Hassle-Free Setup

Set up products in under 5 minutes
No tech skills required
AI tools handle the heavy lifting

3. Complete Delivery System MiloTree handles the delivery of your digital downloads directly to your customers. No complicated email sequences or third-party integrations needed.

4. Start for Free With MiloTree's Free Plan, you can:

Sell one digital product
Offer one freebie
Add one social media pop-up to your site

5. With the MiloTree Grow Plan

Sell digital products
Offer unlimited freebies
Grow your email list
Build customer relationships
Scale with affordable plans

Your Action Plan: Start Building Your Digital Product Ladder Today

Ready to transform your online business? Here's exactly what to do:

Step 1: Test Your Idea Use the six purchasing triggers test. If your idea doesn't hit at least two triggers, pick a different problem to solve.

Step 2: Use the AI Prompt Copy the complete digital product ladder AI prompt and run it through ChatGPT with your specific niche details.

Step 3: Start with Your Freebie Don't try to build everything at once. Start with step one—your valuable freebie that gets people on your email list.

Step 4: Set Up Your Tech Stack Sign up for MiloTree's Free Plan and create your opt-in page. You can have your freebie live and collecting emails within the hour.

Step 5: Build Systematically Once your freebie is working, add your tripwire product, then your bundle, and so on. Build your ladder one step at a time.

Free Resources to Get You Started

🎯 Sign up for MiloTree's Free Plan – Start building your digital product ladder today with AI-powered tools and zero tech headache.

📝 Download the Complete Digital Product Ladder AI Prompt – Get the exact prompt used in this post to build your six-step customer journey.

✅ Take the 6 Purchasing Triggers Test – Validate your product idea before you build it.

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This $100/Sale Hack Changed Everything (Digital Product Secret) Aug 25, 2025

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If you sell digital products, you've probably asked: "How do I increase revenue without adding more work?" Good news—there's a simple, ethical, customer‑friendly tactic that top creators use every day:

Order bumps.

In this post, I'll show you what an order bump is, why it reliably grows your average order value (AOV), real examples that convert, and a copy‑paste prompt to brainstorm your own in minutes. I'll also share how to set this up with MiloTree (including what you can do on the Free Plan), so you can start today.

What's an Order Bump?

Think "add fries to your burger."

An order bump is a small, complementary offer shown right on the checkout page—purchased with a single checkbox click.

Why it works

Zero extra friction: Buyer is already in buying mode.
Clear added value: The bump makes the main product easier, faster, or better.
Low price point: Sweet spot is usually $5–$15.

With MiloTree, the bump appears as a simple checkbox on your Stripe checkout. Your customer selects it, and boom—both items are purchased in one click. No extra pages. No confusion.

Real creators using MiloTree report 30–40%+ of buyers taking the bump—turning a $27 sale into $33–$38 in seconds.

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How to Brainstorm Your Order Bump (Copy‑Paste Prompt)

Open ChatGPT (free version is fine) and paste:

You're an expert digital product strategist. I want to sell one main product and one smaller related product as an order bump. My niche is: [insert niche] My audience's biggest problem is: [insert problem] Give me 5 ideas for the main product and, for each one, a smaller related digital product that can be offered as an order bump.

In minutes, you'll have pairs you can sell individually and together.

Pro tip: If your solution is good, people don't care about fancy design. You can draft the whole bump in a simple Google Doc.

Pricing & Positioning: Quick Guidelines

Keep it bite‑sized: A quick win your buyer can use today.
Price for impulse: Aim for $5–$15.
Complete the win: Ask, "What would make the main product easier/faster?" That's your bump.

Step‑by‑Step: Set It Up in MiloTree

Create your main product (Google Doc → PDF works great).
Create your bump product (short checklist, template pack, scripts, flashcards, etc.).
Connect Stripe in MiloTree.
Add the order bump to the main product's checkout (it appears as a checkbox).
Test your flow and publish.

What can you do on the MiloTree Free Plan?

Sell 1 product for free and offer 1 freebie to grow your list.
Perfect for getting your first product live fast and validating demand.

Note: Because an order bump sells a second product, bumps require a paid MiloTree plan. Plans start affordably, and many creators earn back the cost (and more) just from the bump uplift. When you're ready to add bumps (and unlimited products), upgrade and flip the switch.

When Not to Use a Bump

If it's unrelated or bloats the purchase.
If the price is too high for an impulse add‑on.
If it introduces new tools/tech that slow the buyer down.

Keep it tight, relevant, and helpful.

Final Thought

Order bumps turn the sale you're already making into a bigger win for your customer and more revenue for you—without more content, hustle, or tech.

What's your main + bump combo? Drop it in the comments and I'll help you refine it.

Want help getting this live—fast?

Spin up your first product + one freebie on the MiloTree Free Plan today. When you're ready to add the order bump checkbox, upgrade and watch your AOV climb.

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