Using the beehiiv editor and slash commands

beehiiv·Sep 2024

Demo summary

Demonstrates how to upload images, use stock libraries, format text, and use the slash command menu to add components and blocks to a post.

Step-by-step

Click the image icon to upload an image or access free stock libraries
Apply filters or tags to your images to organize them
Click the author name to add additional authors from your account
Enter a subtitle and adjust the preview text visibility
Highlight text to access formatting options like bold, strike-through, and font family selection
Type a forward slash '/' to open the command menu for components and blocks
Select premium features like paywalls or boosts from the slash menu if on a paid plan
Type a colon ':' followed by a keyword to insert emojis via shortcuts

Options

Upload your own images or use integrated free stock libraries
Toggle the visibility of the subtitle and preview text
Add multiple authors to a single post
Insert layout breaks, buttons, or referral program blocks via slash commands

Watch out for

Premium components like paywalls and boosts require a specific paid plan level

Tips

Use the slash command menu to quickly find specific components without leaving the keyboard
Use emoji shortcuts (typing a colon) to speed up your writing process

All demos from “How to Write a Post in beehiiv (Full Beginner's Guide)”

1:154:53Using the beehiiv editor and slash commandsCurrentDemonstrates how to upload images, use stock libraries, format text, and use the slash command menu to add components and blocks to a post.Beehiiv· Design a newsletter / email (drag-and-drop editor)
6:281:34Setting content visibility by subscriber tierShows how to use sections to gate content based on subscriber tiers (free vs premium) and manage visibility preferences within a single post.Beehiiv· Segment the list
8:441:27Previewing and sending test emailsWalks through the preview mode to see how posts look on different devices and how to send a simulated test email to team members.Beehiiv· Design a newsletter / email (drag-and-drop editor)
12:301:43Configuring audience and delivery settingsDemonstrates selecting the delivery channel (web vs email) and filtering the audience using specific segments before publishing.Beehiiv· Send a broadcast campaign
16:212:14Scheduling a post for future deliveryShows the final steps of the publishing workflow, including setting a specific date and time to schedule the email broadcast.Beehiiv· Send a broadcast campaign
Watch “How to Write a Post in beehiiv (Full Beginner's Guide)” →

Design a newsletter / email (drag-and-drop editor)

0:490:26Customize Beehiiv branding and general infoShows how to navigate to general settings to update the newsletter name, description, and visual branding.Super Serious Guides
2:021:01Create and edit a Beehiiv newsletterDemonstrates using the 'Start Writing' editor to add titles, body content, images, buttons, and links.Super Serious Guides
2:402:41Design a newsletter in BeehiivThe creator demonstrates how to start a blank draft, upload a thumbnail image, and customize the visual style including background colors and typography.Digital Tutorials 101
14:394:31Create and publish a newsletter postA step-by-step guide to using email templates, editing content blocks, setting up SEO metadata, and scheduling or publishing the post.Allan Borch - Dotcom Dollar
3:323:59Design a newsletter using Beehiiv templatesDemonstrates selecting a newsletter template, editing text and images, adding redirect URLs, and preparing the post for publication.Simple Answers
9:020:41Creating a post in BeehiivThe creator uses the Beehiiv post editor to draft content and shows the toggle for publishing to email versus web.Steve Builds Websites
1:154:53Using the beehiiv editor and slash commandsCurrentDemonstrates how to upload images, use stock libraries, format text, and use the slash command menu to add components and blocks to a post.beehiiv
8:441:27Previewing and sending test emailsWalks through the preview mode to see how posts look on different devices and how to send a simulated test email to team members.beehiiv
55:182:51Customizing the newsletter editor and stylesDemonstrates the beehiiv editor, showing how to customize the visual style of the newsletter and manage the web-based archive pages.Greg Isenberg