90-Day AI Creator Plan: Sell With Shopify From Week One
Take Your AI Creations to the Next Level

A 90-Day AI Creator Execution Plan (Built to Sell Immediately)
This is a self-directed execution plan for creators using AI tools to accelerate production, branding, and monetization.
The goal is not to prepare forever. The goal is to sell immediately, then improve.
Within your first 7 days, you should have:
- A newsletter
- A free PDF or download
- A storefront using Shopify
- At least one monetization path live
This plan does not guarantee income. It provides structure, speed, and informed execution.
Quick Start (Read This First)
- Day 1: Newsletter + Free PDF
- Day 2–3: Shopify storefront live
- Day 4–7: First product + affiliate links live
- Week 2+: Improve, expand, iterate (based on metrics)
On This Page
- What This Plan Is (and Isn’t)
- Beginner Guidance (Facts)
- Week 1: Minimum Viable Business
- Immediate Monetization Options
- Beginner Metrics (What to Track)
- Common Beginner Mistakes
- How This Evolves Over 90 Days
- Next Step
What This Plan Is — and Is Not
This plan is:
- A practical execution outline
- Designed for beginners and early creators
- Built around immediate monetization
- Compatible with AI music, AI writing, and AI visuals
- Optimized for Shopify + affiliate marketing
This plan is not:
- Coaching or consulting
- A promise of success
- A “build first, sell later” framework
- Dependent on one platform or one product
Beginner Guidance: Facts You Need to Know Up Front
Fact 1: Most new stores don’t fail because of traffic.
They fail because nothing is for sale, checkout is broken, the offer is unclear, or the creator waited too long to publish.
Fact 2: Low traffic is normal — silence is not.
10–50 visitors/day is normal early. Zero sales is normal early. No email capture is not normal.
Fact 3: Your first products are temporary.
Early offers are placeholders to validate checkout, delivery, and demand. You can replace them later.
Fact 4: Affiliate products are beginner-friendly.
Affiliate marketing allows you to sell before your flagship product is finished.

Week 1: Minimum Viable Business (Non-Negotiable)
Within 7 days, beginners should have all four live:
1) Newsletter (Required)
- One signup form
- One welcome email (even if simple)
- Clear explanation of what subscribers will receive
Week 1 metrics (normal):
- Visitor → email conversion: 2–5%
- 5–25 subscribers in week one is healthy
2) Free PDF or Download (Required)
This is a value exchange, not a complicated funnel.
Good beginner options:
- AI prompt pack
- Short guide (5–10 pages)
- Checklist
- Resource list
- Sample/preview pack
3) Shopify Storefront (Required)
Your Shopify store is your central hub, not just a shop.
Minimum store setup:
- Homepage
- One product page
- Email capture connected
- Clear navigation
4) Something for Sale (Required)
Your first paid offer can be simple. Price matters less than functionality.
Beginner-friendly options:
- Low-cost digital product
- Print-on-demand item
- Affiliate product collection
- “Support the project” product
- Resource bundle

Immediate Monetization Options (Beginner Safe)
Affiliate Marketing (Strongly Recommended)
Affiliate products give you instant inventory, no fulfillment, and no production delay.
Recommended categories:
- Creator tools you actually use
- Platforms and software
- Educational resources
- Relevant physical gear, books, or supplies via Amazon
Affiliate links may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Digital Products (Low Risk)
- PDFs
- Music downloads
- Prompt packs
- Templates
- Bundles
Print-on-Demand + Collections
Use print-on-demand, collections, or partner fulfillment so you can sell without buying inventory upfront.
Beginner rule: Never buy inventory upfront.
Beginner Metrics (What to Track and Why)
You don’t need advanced analytics. Track only what informs decisions.
Beginner Defaults (Use These If Unsure)
- Free PDF length: 5–10 pages
- First product price: low (often under $20)
- Affiliate links: 3–5 relevant links max
- Traffic sources: focus on 1–2 platforms
- First goal: working checkout + repeatable workflow
Baseline Metrics Table (Normal Ranges)
| Phase | Visitors/Day | Email Opt-In | Email List | Store Conversion | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 (Setup) | 10–50 | 2–5% | 5–25 | N/A | Sales may happen but are inconsistent |
| Days 30–60 (Optimize) | 50–300 | 3–10% | 50–300 | 1–3% | Small but repeatable sales patterns emerge |
| Days 61–90 (Expand) | 300+ | 3–10% | 300+ | 1–3% | Multiple monetization paths should be active |

Common Beginner Mistakes to Avoid
- Waiting to feel “ready”
- Building too many products at once
- Buying inventory upfront
- Over-optimizing before you have sales data
- Ignoring email capture
- Promoting random affiliate links that don’t match your audience
How This Plan Evolves Over 90 Days
- Week 1: Store + email + free PDF + selling live
- Days 1–30: Improve clarity, content, and offers
- Days 31–60: Add stronger products and bundles
- Days 61–90: Double down on what converts and cut what doesn’t
You are always selling. You are simply getting better at it.
Next Step
Decision:
- If you’re ready, begin with Week 1 and execute the Quick Start (coming soon)
- If you’re not, bookmark this page and return when you are.

