Sell on MultiVendor
Sell your digital magazine or zine
Independent publishers and zine makers can sell each issue as a PDF download from a branded shop on MultiVendor Market. Use a few sample spreads as a free preview, list back issues and bundles, and get paid directly through your own Stripe or PayPal account.
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Tips for selling digital magazines
- Use the cover, contents page and one feature spread as the free preview.
- Put the issue number, theme and date in the title.
- Offer a back-issue bundle as an option alongside single issues.
- Export a reading-optimized PDF (single pages) and a print PDF (spreads) if you can.
- Share each new issue with a trackable link and QR code on social and at events.
Start a digital magazine marketplace
Build a newsstand for independent publishing. With MultiVendor you can launch a digital magazine and zine marketplace on your own domain, with your own categories and publishers. The AI builder sets up the structure, and every publisher connects their own payments.
Ideas to start from
- → An independent zine marketplace for a city's creative scene
- → A literary journal and poetry magazine store
- → A marketplace for photography and design magazines
- → A hobby publication marketplace for one craft or sport
How selling works on MultiVendor
- Step 1
Open your shop
Create a seller account, add your logo and shop description. Free to apply.
- Step 2
List your digital magazines
Add photos, prices and options like colour or size. Set shipping, downloads or schedules.
- Step 3
Get paid directly
Buyers pay you through your own Stripe or PayPal. MultiVendor never holds your money.
Questions about selling digital magazines
Can I sell recurring subscriptions to my magazine?
MultiVendor Market sells each issue as a digital download. Many publishers list new issues as they release them and offer bundles of back issues.
Do I need permission for contributors' work?
Yes. Make sure your agreements with writers, artists and photographers allow digital sale of their work.
Can I sell a single article from an issue?
Yes, if your contributor agreements allow it. Some publishers list standout features or guides as separate downloads alongside full issues.