Design a newsletter in Beehiiv
Beehiiv
Demo summary
The creator demonstrates how to start a blank draft, upload a thumbnail image, and customize the visual style including background colors and typography.
Step-by-step
- Navigate to the Newsletter section and click Start Writing
- Select Blank Draft to start from scratch
- Upload a thumbnail image by selecting Upload a new image
- Switch to the Style tab to access design settings
- Adjust the Outside Background and Post Background colors
- Customize typography, spacing, and borders
- Modify advanced features like margins if necessary
- Click Next to proceed to audience and publishing settings
Options
- Choose a pre-made template instead of a blank draft
- Publish to Email and Web or just one of the two
Tips
- Use a template to save time if you don't want to design from scratch
- Concur with the recommended image size for better visual results
- Choose a clean, readable style for your text
- Ensure the text color contrasts well against your chosen background colors
Highlights
“absolutely beginnerfriendly”
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