Seller exclusivity defines how and where you can sell your digital products. On WhatDigit, you can choose to become an Exclusive or Non Exclusive author. This choice affects your visibility, earnings, and profile badges. This guide explains both options clearly so you can choose the best model for your business.

1. What Is Seller Exclusivity

Exclusivity is an author setting that determines whether you sell your digital products only on WhatDigit or on multiple platforms.
You can select your exclusivity preference from the Seller Settings under the Account tab.

Your choice influences your seller badge and may affect your marketplace reputation and opportunities.

2. Exclusive Author

An Exclusive Author agrees to sell all their items only on WhatDigit.
This means you will not distribute or sell the same product on any other marketplace.

Benefits of becoming an Exclusive Author may include:

Better visibility in search results
Exclusive Author badge displayed on your profile
Higher trust from buyers
Potential for improved commission structure in the future
Professional branding as a committed WhatDigit creator

Responsibilities include:

Not selling identical items on other platforms
Following WhatDigit item guidelines and policies

Exclusive status is ideal for creators who want to focus on one marketplace and build a dedicated presence.

3. Non Exclusive Author

A Non Exclusive Author can sell their digital products on multiple platforms, including WhatDigit, simultaneously.

Benefits include:

Freedom to upload your items anywhere
Flexibility to manage your portfolio across multiple marketplaces
No restrictions on distribution of your original works

Responsibilities include:

Maintaining quality and compliance across marketplaces
Following licensing rules when selling on WhatDigit

Non Exclusive status is ideal for creators who prefer a wider distribution strategy.

4. Switching Between Exclusive and Non Exclusive

You can change your exclusivity settings at any time by visiting:

Settings
Account
Exclusivity of your items

Select either Exclusive or Non Exclusive from the dropdown menu and save your changes.

Note: Changing your exclusivity may impact your badges, marketplace identity, and future opportunities.

5. What Buyers See

Your exclusivity status is displayed on your seller profile through badges such as:

Exclusive Author
Non Exclusive Author

These badges help buyers understand your level of commitment and reliability as a creator.

6. How Exclusivity Affects Marketplace Trust

Exclusive authors typically receive higher trust and recognition because their items are unique to WhatDigit.
This reduces duplication across markets and improves buyer confidence.

Non exclusive authors remain flexible but may not receive the same level of marketplace differentiation.