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Free vs. Paid Content: What to Give Away and What to Sell
The line between lead magnets and paid products.
AwayBase TeamJune 1, 2025
Give enough to build trust. Hold back enough to create desire. The balance matters.
Give Away
- Actionable tips and frameworks
- Samples and previews
- Checklists and simple templates
- Answer common questions
Sell
- Deep dives and complete systems
- Personalized or customized versions
- Community and live support
- Advanced techniques
The Bridge
Your free content should make them think "I want more." Tease the full solution. One free template → full template pack. One tutorial → full course.
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