If you're just getting started with beehiiv—or considering it—this blog is for you. We’re walking through the platform’s most important features with clarity, humor, and plenty of practical tips you can use today.

beehiiv is much more than an email tool. It’s your website builder, subscriber CRM, monetization engine, and growth toolbox—all in one place.

By the end of this post, you'll know how to:

• Launch your first newsletter

• Design and preview content for email and web

• Segment subscribers and automate emails

• Monetize through premium subs, ads, and referrals

• Track everything from one clean dashboard

Table of Contents

• Who Is This Video For?

• Top 6 Key Timestamps:

• Top Takeaways & Action Steps:

• Key Resources & Tools Mentioned:

• Closing Note:

Who Is This Video For?

• New creators launching their first newsletter

• Bloggers looking to upgrade from Substack or Mailchimp

• Marketers who want better segmentation and data control

• Writers, consultants, and indie entrepreneurs exploring new monetization options

• Anyone who wants to grow an email-based business without needing code

Top 6 Key Timestamps:

1. [00:01:00] Intro to beehiiv Structure

Workspace > Publications. Think: one account, many newsletters or brands.

2. [00:13:00] Editor & Design System

Draft cleanly, style globally. Focus on writing, not formatting.

3. [00:24:00] Visibility Settings

How to show different content to free vs. paid subscribers (or web vs. email).

4. [00:38:00] Automations & Segments

Build welcome sequences, tag users, and trigger flows like a seasoned email pro.

5. [00:45:00] Monetization Tools Overview

Premium subscriptions, ads, boosts, and the referral engine.

6. [01:10:00] The Website Builder Sneak Peek

A drag-and-drop CMS coming soon with serious design flexibility.

Top Takeaways & Action Steps:

1. Set Up Your Workspace and Publication Right

Next Step: Fill in your brand info, set your default email sender/reply, and upload logos.

2. Use the Design System to Save Time

Next Step: Set global fonts, colors, and spacing in one place—no more manual formatting.

3. Create Smart Segments Early

Next Step: Tag users by signup source, behavior, or survey answers for better targeting.

4. Leverage Polls, Referrals, and Recommendations

Next Step: Add a poll to every newsletter. Set up a referral ladder. Activate Boosts for paid growth.

5. Experiment with Premium Content and Ads

Next Step: Add a paywall widget to test converting free users to paying subs. Or join beehiiv’s ad network for passive revenue.

6. Save Your Best Issue as a Template

Next Step: Once you have a layout you love, turn it into a reusable template to speed up publishing.

Key Resources & Tools Mentioned:

• beehiiv Editor – Simple but powerful editor for email + web content

• Design System – Global styling for effortless branding

• Polls – Interactive content that drives engagement

• Boosts – Paid growth engine with guaranteed ROI

• Referral Engine – Incentivize subscribers to spread the word

• API & Webhooks – Integrate with thousands of tools (Zapier, Make, etc.)

• Monetization Dashboard – Track revenue from ads, boosts, and premium plans

• Slack Community – The Hive – Join 3,500+ active users helping each other grow

Closing Note:

beehiiv is not just a newsletter tool. It’s a creator’s launchpad—offering real power to own your audience, tell your story, and grow a business on your terms.

Whether you’re just getting started or you’re migrating from another platform, beehiiv’s depth of features, clean UX, and all-in-one approach make it an incredibly smart bet for 2025.

Start small. Stay consistent. Use the tools. And don’t be afraid to ask for help—beehiiv’s community and support team are some of the best in the business.