Beehiiv: Configure built-in newsletter ads
Beehiiv
Demo summary
A walkthrough of the beehiiv Ad Network, showing how to select an advertiser (Riverside), choose an ad format, and schedule it for an upcoming newsletter.
Step-by-step
- Navigate to the Ad Network section to view available opportunities
- Select an advertiser from the list of available campaigns
- Choose a specific ad format or creative style
- Click Next
- Select the scheduled date for your newsletter launch
- Confirm the commitment to run the ad
Options
- Choose between different ad creative lengths (e.g., with or without a logo)
- Select from various advertisers like Riverside, Google AdSense, or beehiiv
Watch out for
- Selecting a date and confirming the ad acts as a commitment to the advertiser to run the placement
Tips
- Choose ad creatives that look visually appealing, such as those featuring people in relevant settings
- Use the built-in ad network to monetize even with a small subscriber base since pay is based on cost-per-click
Highlights
“monetizing your newsletter is just baked in from the start. it's fantastic.”
All demos from “beehiiv vs Substack: My Complete Migration”
- 2:230:50Migrate content from Substack to beehiivThe creator demonstrates the step-by-step process of importing existing newsletter content from a Substack URL into the beehiiv platform.Beehiiv· Import / migrate contacts
- 3:331:14Configure built-in newsletter adsCurrentA walkthrough of the beehiiv Ad Network, showing how to select an advertiser (Riverside), choose an ad format, and schedule it for an upcoming newsletter.Beehiiv· Set up ads
- 4:541:14Monetize and grow with beehiiv BoostsThe creator shows the Boosts interface where users can earn money by recommending other publications or pay to acquire new subscribers through the network.Beehiiv· Set up a referral program
- 7:180:45Setting up a growth offer with BoostsDemonstration of creating a new growth offer, including setting the cost per subscriber and filtering by location and verification layers.Beehiiv· Grow the list (capture)
- 10:460:28Customizing the newsletter websiteA brief look at the drag-and-drop website builder in beehiiv, showing how to adjust layouts, colors, and hero posts.Beehiiv· Build a lead-capture landing page
- Watch “beehiiv vs Substack: My Complete Migration” →