Beehiiv: Previewing and sending test emails

Demo summary
Walks through the preview mode to see how posts look on different devices and how to send a simulated test email to team members.
Step-by-step
- Click the Preview button to access the draft preview mode
- Toggle between different device views to see how the post looks on mobile and desktop
- Select the option to send a test email
- Choose the team members you want to receive the simulated email
- Click to send the test version
Options
- Share a preview link with friends or external parties
- Send a simulated email to specific team members
Tips
- Preview your draft first to see exactly what the reader sees before sending it out
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