Hi everyone. I am new to Shopify, and I am an affiliate marketer based in Dubai, UAE. selling or promoting fitness gear (portable home gym equipment) from Amazon. I need your guidance on what to do. And is it possible to add e-books as well to the same store, or will it be confusing? If it’s possible to add ebooks, how do I do it? Here is my store link: pohia256.myshopify.com. Also, provide suggestions for improvement if needed. Thank you in advance.
Here is how to add products:
Yes you can add e-books. Shopify supports digital products, and Shopify’s free Digital Downloads app can deliver files after purchase. Shopify also notes that digital goods can be sold alongside physical goods, and digital products usually should not use shipping/inventory the same way physical products do
Uncheck physical shipping if it is a digital product.
you site need lots of improvement and it does not look like finish site so you have to finish the site before suggestion
Shopify developed a free app to help you do that: Digital Downloads.
You can upload digital files (your ebook) as products in your store. When a customer purchases a product with a digital file, they receive a link to download the file.
Steps to upload ebooks with Digital Download app:
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Click Add digital product.
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Optional: In the dialog, enter a custom product name. By default, the product name is
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Click Upload file or drag and drop files.
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Optional: Upload additional files.
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Click Next: Set up product to create the product and open it in your Shopify admin.
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Enter the info for your digital product, such as Title, Description, and Price.
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In the Inventory section, ensure that the Inventory not tracked setting is activated.
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In the Shipping section, ensure that the Not a physical product setting is activated.
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In the Status section, use the drop-down to select any of the following options:
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Active: Available on select sales channels and markets.
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Draft: Not visible on selected sales channels or markets.
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Unlisted: Accessible only by direct link.
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Click the icon, select the sales channels where you want to make the digital product available, and then click Done.
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In the Product organization section, add the following additional information:
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Select a Type.
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Select a Vendor.
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Click Add collections to add the digital product to your collections.
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Click Add tags to add tags to your digital product.
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Click Save.
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All the bests,
Ellie from BOGOS: Free Gift Bundle Upsell team
Welcome to Shopify 
Great to see you getting started — and you’re already on a solid path with affiliate marketing + fitness niche.
1. Your Current Model (Amazon Affiliate + Shopify)
Yes, what you’re doing is possible, but here’s the reality:
- Shopify is designed for direct selling, not purely affiliate stores
- If you’re sending users to Amazon, your conversion tracking + control is limited
- Also, you must clearly follow Amazon Associates policies (no misleading checkout, pricing sync, etc.)
Better approach (recommended):
- Build Shopify as a brand/storefront
- Use Amazon links as fallback OR validation
- Gradually move toward own product / dropshipping / private label
2. Can You Add E-books to the Same Store?
Yes, 100% possible — and actually a smart move if done right.
But the key is: Positioning matters
Good Strategy:
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Keep everything under one theme: Fitness / Home Workouts
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Example:
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Products: Resistance bands, portable gym kits
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E-books:
- “Home Workout Plan (Beginner to Pro)”
- “Fat Loss Guide”
- “Diet Plan PDF”
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This makes your store feel like a complete fitness solution, not random products.
What to avoid:
- Mixing unrelated ebooks (e.g. crypto, business, etc.)
- That will confuse buyers and kill trust
3. How to Add E-books in Shopify
You can do it easily:
Option 1: Use Digital Product Apps
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Use apps like:
- Digital Downloads (free by Shopify)
- Send PDF automatically after purchase
Option 2: Manual Method
- Create product → Upload ebook file → Deliver via email (less automated)
Best is Digital Downloads app — simple and clean.
4. Store Improvement Suggestions (Important 
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Since you’re just starting, focus on these:
Branding
- Your domain (pohia256…) looks temporary
Buy a clean brand domain (e.g. fitgearhub.com)
Homepage
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Add:
- Clear headline: “Build Your Home Gym Anywhere”
- Benefits (portable, affordable, effective)
- Trust badges
Product Pages
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Don’t just copy Amazon
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Add:
- Benefits-focused description
- Real-life use cases
- Short videos / GIFs
Conversion Optimization (CRO)
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Add urgency:
- “Limited Stock”
- “Sale Ends Today”
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Add reviews (very important)
Funnel Idea (Very Powerful)
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Run ads → send to:
- Free lead magnet (ebook)
- Collect email
- Upsell products
This is how real affiliate pros win.
5. Pro Strategy (Game Changer 
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Instead of only sending traffic to Amazon:
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Build:
- Content + brand
- TikTok / Instagram fitness clips
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Sell:
- E-books (high margin)
- Then physical products
This way:
- You own customer data
- You build a long-term asset, not just commissions
Final Advice
You’re not wrong — just think bigger:
Don’t build a “random affiliate store”
Build a fitness brand ecosystem
- Products (gear)
- Knowledge (ebooks)
- Content (social media)