Mastering beehiiv: Your Ultimate Guide to Building and Growing a Newsletter

Whether you're starting from scratch, migrating from another platform, or looking to scale your existing audience, this webinar recap will walk you through everything you need to know. From setting up your account and mastering the editor to leveraging beehiiv’s unique growth tools and monetization features, we’re covering all the bases to get your newsletter buzzing with activity. Let’s dive in and transform your newsletter journey!

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?

This blog is perfect for aspiring newsletter creators, small business owners, content marketers, and anyone looking to harness the power of email to build a community or drive revenue. Whether you're launching your first newsletter or migrating from platforms like Substack or Mailchimp, this guide will provide actionable insights to make the most out of beehiiv's features.

Top 6 Key Timestamps:

1. [00:03:00] Setting Expectations
   EJ White sets the tone for an interactive, practical session focused on maximizing beehiiv’s features.

2. [00:10:00] Navigating the Dashboard
   A comprehensive overview of the dashboard’s key metrics: subscriber count, open rates, and growth sources.

3. [00:20:00] Customizing Account Settings
   How to set up workspaces, manage team permissions, and integrate with APIs for advanced functionality.

4. [00:35:00] Crafting Your First Newsletter
   A deep dive into beehiiv’s editor, including content creation, widgets, and design separation.

5. [01:10:00] Growth Features Unpacked
   Exploring referral programs, recommendations, and the “Boosts” marketplace to supercharge subscriber growth.

6. [01:25:00] Monetization and Analytics
   Setting up paid subscriptions, ad placements, and understanding detailed analytics to optimize performance.

Top Takeaways & Action Steps:

Set Up Your Workspace Correctly

• Next Step: Ensure your workspace and publication settings are optimized for collaboration and growth.

Master the Editor

• Next Step: Experiment with widgets and section settings to create visually engaging newsletters.

Leverage Growth Tools

• Next Step: Activate referral programs and explore Boosts to grow your subscriber list organically and through paid channels.

Monetize Your Content

• Next Step: Set up paid subscriptions and consider running ads through beehiiv’s network to diversify revenue streams.

Utilize Automations and Segmentation

• Next Step: Build automated email sequences and segment your audience for personalized engagement.

Dive into Analytics

• Next Step: Regularly review subscriber engagement metrics to refine content and improve performance.

Key Resources & Tools Mentioned:

• beehiiv Help Center

• API Documentation

• Custom Domain Setup Guide

• beehiiv Growth Webinars

• beehiiv Referral Program

Closing Note:

beehiiv isn’t just another newsletter platform—it’s a comprehensive toolkit designed to help creators, businesses, and marketers grow, engage, and monetize their audiences effectively. Whether you're just starting out or looking to scale, the tools and strategies covered in this webinar can help you succeed at every stage of your newsletter journey. So, fire up beehiiv, start experimenting, and don’t be afraid to reach out to the community for support. Happy writing!