Beehiiv

Beehiiv is a newsletter platform built by early employees of Morning Brew. It is designed specifically for growth, offering advanced tools like a referral program, ad network, and boosts (paid recommendations) to help writers scale their audience. Like Ghost, it takes 0% fees on subscription revenue.

Beehiiv's integrated ad network allows creators to monetize free newsletters by placing sponsored ads from premium brands. It is a legitimate and rapidly growing platform that combines the ease of Substack with the advanced marketing tools of ConvertKit.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. specific fees on subscriptions?

Beehiiv charges 0% fees on your paid subscriptions. You keep all the revenue minus Stripe processing fees. They monetize through their monthly SaaS subscription plans for creators.

2. How does the Ad Network work?

Beehiiv connects you with premium advertisers. You can choose to include sponsored ads in your newsletter, and you get paid based on clicks or impressions. Beehiiv handles the sales and billing.

3. specific free plan?

Yes, Beehiiv offers a generous free plan for up to 2,500 subscribers. This allows new writers to start and grow their list without paying monthly fees until they have a substantial audience.

4. What are Boosts?

Boosts is a feature where you can pay other Beehiiv newsletters to recommend your publication, or you can get paid to recommend others. It is a marketplace for newsletter growth.

5. Can I use a custom domain?

Yes, paid plans allow you to use a custom domain for your newsletter website. This is important for SEO and building your own brand authority independent of the platform.