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At beehiiv, we’re always moving fast, but this time we’re taking a moment to slow down and let you in on what’s next. 
We’ve built an entirely new post builder experience, and we’re excited to offer Early Access to anyone on a Max or Enterprise plan. Want to be part of it? <a href="https://beehiiv.typeform.com/to/swtjI6Iw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Join the Early Access Program here</a> — or <a href="https://app.beehiiv.com/settings/billing?_gl=1*37l18q*_gcl_au*MTExODI0NzU0LjE3MTk5NDMxNzE.*_ga*MWMyNTFlMDctOWNmZS00YzQ1LWExMjctNDQ4ZmI3NjMzODEw*_ga_E6Y4WLQ2EC*MTcyNTU0ODI2Ny43LjEuMTcyNTU0ODc5OC41NS4wLjQxMDIwOTk1Ng.." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">upgrade to Max</a> and then fill out the form to get in on the excitement!
Otherwise, take a look at this demo with a written (or audio) overview of the new steps and features of the post builder flow.
<h2 id="h_01J71HERSGMAEY9QE9VYMXTKS8">Watch and learn: Post Builder Flow</h2>
<div><iframe style="width: 100%;" title="NEW: Post Builder Flow 📝" src="https://try.beehiiv.com/embed/cm0mmwysu0045b3yn7toko4o5?embed_v=2" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" allow="clipboard-write"></iframe></div>
<blockquote>Disclaimer: The Early Access program is available exclusively for users on <a href="https://www.beehiiv.com/pricing" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Max and Enterprise plans</a>. Additionally, due to the evolving nature of the program, some details shown in this video demo may differ from what you see in your account.</blockquote>
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<h2 id="h_01J71K2VXY22PQRJKAA6WQG5Q0">Compose Page</h2>
The new post builder flow starts with Compose, which is now designed to give you more writing space and a more organized layout for settings. 
Previously, key settings were located in a sidebar, but now they are easily accessible within this new layout. This change ensures you won’t miss important post configurations before publishing. With more room to write, you’ll also find more dedicated space for individual settings.
<img src="https://beehiivhelp.zendesk.com/hc/article_attachments/26164449962391" width="635" height="138">
 
If you're using the <a href="https://www.beehiiv.com/support/article/17525818225431" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">beehiiv Ad Network</a> to send ads in your post, your upcoming ad placements will appear here on the Compose page. <img src="https://beehiivhelp.zendesk.com/hc/article_attachments/26164466309527" width="491" height="202"> You can drag and drop them directly into your post to build your content, and the section can be closed at any time for convenience.
<h3 id="h_01J71K2VXYNX49SM04AJCEQ910">Key Features</h3>
You’ll have quick access to essential post settings such as the post title or thumbnail, content tags, subtitle, and authors — all within the post editor itself. To edit any of these, simply click on them.
There are helpful tooltips built in, like when uploading or replacing a thumbnail image, you'll see a ‘Recommended thumbnail size’ displayed to ensure optimal formatting. 
At the top of your posts, you can add or edit the following:
<ul>
<li>Post Title: named New Post</li>
<li>Post Subtitle: named Add a subtitle</li>
</ul>
By default, the Email subject line and Preview text will match the post title and subtitle. However, if you prefer different preview text for your email, you can manually change these from the Email page.
To hide your post title or subtitle from email or web versions, simply click on the visibility settings next to the title or subtitle, and toggle the "Show in email" or "Show in web post" options.
<h3 id="h_01J71K2VXYSY5M6WW0198DEC64">New Visibility Settings</h3>
Clicking the 6-dots menu to access the Visibility settings for each item, you can:
<ul>
<li>Hide post titles and subtitles in emails.</li>
<li>Hide the author's names and profile pictures in emails.</li>
<li>Choose whether to show the post thumbnail at the top of the web post. <img src="https://beehiivhelp.zendesk.com/hc/article_attachments/26164466311703" width="371" height="114"> 
</li>
</ul>
<h3 id="h_01J71K2VXYX4MC1ER59R0GNEJT">Preview Options</h3>
Additionally, you can preview your post on different devices by clicking Preview. The preview will display how your post looks on both the web and email versions. 
To share a draft of your web post without publishing, you can generate a Draft Link through the dropdown next to the Preview button. Draft Links do not expire, however, resetting the link will cause the previous link to become inactive.
You can also send a test email or preview your post from a subscriber’s perspective. 
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<h2 id="h_01J71K2VXY3Z9KVDA0RVDA00VV">Audience Page</h2>
On the Audience page, it's now easier than ever to define who will receive or view your post. You can publish the post to both your email subscribers and your website audience, or select one of the two. Depending on your choice, you’ll be guided to the Email page, or Web page, or both. <img src="https://beehiivhelp.zendesk.com/hc/article_attachments/26169335366039" alt="Audience step (1).png" width="558" height="228">
For email, you can:
<ul>
<li>Choose to send to Free and/or Premium subscribers.</li>
<li>Include or exclude specific segments of your audience.</li>
<li>See a summary of your selected audience after making your choices.</li>
</ul>
For your Web Audience, you can select specific premium tiers or free subscribers to view the post on your website. If you want to limit access to specific premium tiers, this is where you’ll configure that.
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<h2 id="h_01J71K2VXYP32MVT8DBZWKDSY0">Email Page</h2>
The Email page is where you customize the content and layout of your email before sending it to subscribers.
Here, you can:
<ul>
<li>Edit the Subject line and Preview text of your post.</li>
<li>Set up A/B testing for subject lines, creating up to 4 variations to compare.</li>
<li>Customize how long the A/B test runs and the percentage of your audience it’ll reach.</li>
</ul>
In addition to A/B testing, social and engagement buttons can be configured to enable readers to share, like, or comment.
<h3 id="h_01J71K2VXYMY09FF8521MY38KX">Email Header Buttons</h3>
By default, Social sharing will be enabled for each new post you create. You can toggle this off from these Email page settings. From here, you can also turn on Engagement (the like and comment buttons) at the top of your post. 
<img src="https://beehiivhelp.zendesk.com/hc/article_attachments/26164449972759" width="562" height="323"> 
<h3 id="h_01J71K2VXYM92W9APHNFHBS6F0">Advanced Settings</h3>
Under Advanced Settings, you can also modify the Read Online URL, which is particularly useful for those who publish posts on non-beehiiv-hosted websites.
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<h2 id="h_01J71K2VXY3K7WS9D1W7ZK8QET">Web Page</h2>
The Web page controls settings for how your post appears on your beehiiv website. 
Here, you can:
<ul>
<li>
Customize the Post URL before the post is published.</li>
<li>
Enable Email Capture like popup or gated capture for the post.</li>
<li>
Control who can comment on your post.</li>
<li>
Toggle on the Audio Newsletter feature, which converts the post into audio, displayed at the top of the web post.</li>
</ul>
<h3 id="h_01J71KWD9SP1SE3HVH8CPHZ8RB">Post URL</h3>
If you have Web Audience selected on the Audience page, the Post URL is where your readers will go after clicking the link in your newsletter. You can update your Post URL here. <img src="https://beehiivhelp.zendesk.com/hc/article_attachments/26164466320279" width="468" height="182">
<h3 id="h_01J71K2VXY11G9AFM9PTM1HPKE">
 SEO Settings 
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You'll also find various SEO tools to optimize your post for search engines. You can enter the Meta title and description for the page and configure Visibility settings, such as hiding the post from your website feed or featuring it on the home page. Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter have their own SEO options (this does not autofill), so you will click into each module to update the Meta and Descriptions. <img src="https://beehiivhelp.zendesk.com/hc/article_attachments/26164449976599" width="505" height="287">
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<h2 id="h_01J71K2VXYAGZ8K0R0ESH4QNRE">Review Page</h2>
The final step in the flow is the Review page, where you can double-check all your settings before publishing. <img src="https://beehiivhelp.zendesk.com/hc/article_attachments/26169335368727" alt="Review step (1).png" width="563" height="364">
Here, you can:
<ul>
<li>Confirm the audience that will receive your post.</li>
<li>Review the details of your A/B test.</li>
<li>Schedule your post for a future date, using historical data to inform your decision, or publish now.</li>
<li>Get ready to publish with confidence, aided by a live countdown.</li>
</ul>
After clicking Publish Now, your post will be live for your selected audience. You can then easily share the post URL or promote your content across social media through the newly added Share modal.
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What’s coming in the new post builder

As your newsletter grows and evolves, so do your readers' preferences. Allowing them to update these preferences helps keep them engaged and reduces the likelihood of unsubscribing.
You can create your Subscriber Preferences Center from the <a href="https://app.beehiiv.com/subscribers/preferences" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Preferences</a> tab in your Subscriber dashboard. This feature lets you customize options to match your publication’s needs, giving you the flexibility to enhance the reader experience. Here are a few ways you can use subscriber preferences:
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Newsletter Frequency: Give readers the option to receive fewer emails, such as opting for a weekly edition instead of a daily one, which can help prevent them from unsubscribing entirely.</li>
<li>
Multiple Newsletters: Let your audience browse and select the newsletters they wish to receive from your collection.</li>
<li>
Event Updates: Allow subscribers to choose whether they want to receive emails specifically about upcoming events, reducing the chance of uninterested readers unsubscribing.</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="h_01J6012XRFEPCG158J3N5F29EH">How to set up your subscriber preferences</h2>
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<li>From the left panel Dashboard, go to Audience &gt; <a href="https://app.beehiiv.com/subscribers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Subscribers</a>. <img src="https://beehiivhelp.zendesk.com/hc/article_attachments/25861462268567" width="189" height="267"> 
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<li>Your Subscribers dashboard will initially open on the Subscribers tab. Click on the Preferences tab instead. <img src="https://beehiivhelp.zendesk.com/hc/article_attachments/25861430305175" width="568" height="148"> 
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<li>To start building your subscriber preferences, click on the New Preference button. <img src="https://beehiivhelp.zendesk.com/hc/article_attachments/25861430310039" width="551" height="409"> 
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<li>A New Preference form will open on the right. Enter in the details of the preference and then click on Create in the bottom right corner. New preferences and changes will be saved automatically. <img src="https://beehiivhelp.zendesk.com/hc/article_attachments/25861430312215" width="389" height="617">
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<h4 id="h_01J6012XRFVMM93484DTE76935">New Preference form contents</h4>
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Name (required): This is what the preference will be called in the subscriber profile. It can be a question or a prompt. 
</li>
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Description (optional): Provide additional context to your question or prompt in the Name field. 
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<li>
Type (required): Select the format of the preference. Choose from:
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Multiple Choice: Lets readers pick from a list of options. With this selection, be sure to toggle on the Allow multiple responses setting. Then, choose an Options Format: Checkbox, Numerals, or Unstyled. Note: You’ll want to pair this with a List (Multi-Select) custom field if you would like a subscriber to select multiple options. 
</li>
<li>
Short Response: Enables users to type their answer into a field. 
</li>
<li>
Dropdown Menu: Creates a list of options that readers can select from using a dropdown menu. 
</li>
<li>
True / False: Allows readers to toggle the preference on or off. 
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
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<li>
Custom Field: Choose a custom field from the list or click the 'new custom field' link in pink to create a new one. 
</li>
<li>
Visible: By default, your Preference Center Settings are set to visible. Toggle it off if you don’t want subscribers to see this option in their preference center. 
</li>
<li>
Save It: Don’t forget to click Create to save your preference.</li>
</ol>
After creating a new preference, you’ll be redirected back to the Preferences tab, where you can see the new option in a summary view. To add more preferences, simply click the New Preference button and repeat the process as needed to add more preferences. 
Once added, you can click the 3-dots menu next to each preference to choose from Edit, Create Segment, or Delete.    
To rearrange the order of the preferences, click the Configure Preference Center button. This will take you to Design &gt; Website Builder &gt; Settings &gt; <a href="https://app.beehiiv.com/website_builder/settings/static_pages" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Static Pages</a>, where you can adjust the display order under the Subscriber Preferences section.
 
<img src="https://beehiivhelp.zendesk.com/hc/article_attachments/25861430316183" width="641" height="399">
 
<h2 id="h_01J6012XRF5PG08743D36F8SJ3">FAQs about subscriber preferences</h2>
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<li title="How many preferences can I add for a subscriber?">
You can add as many preferences as needed to customize your subscriber experience. There’s no limit to the number of preferences you can create.
</li>
<li title="How can I see what the preferences look like for a subscriber?">
To see what your subscriber preferences look like from the subscriber's perspective, you will need to subscribe to your own publication. Once subscribed and logged into your publication site, click on your profile in the top right corner and select Manage Subscription from the dropdown menu. Your subscription information will appear, click on Preferences from the left panel menu to open and manage your preferences.
</li>
<li title="Can my subscribers sign up for all of my publications at once?">
Yes, but you will first need to select the publications they can subscribe to in the Website Builder. To do this, go to Design &gt; Website Builder &gt; Settings &gt; <a href="https://app.beehiiv.com/website_builder/settings/static_pages" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Static Pages</a>, then navigate to the Publications area. Click into the dropdown options and choose which publications you wish to add to the Subscribers Preference Center. <a href="https://support.beehiiv.com/hc/en-us/articles/15594403635863" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Refer to this article for more information about managing static pages on your publication site.</a> <img src="https://beehiivhelp.zendesk.com/hc/article_attachments/25861430318487" width="321" height="162"> 
</li>
<li title="How do I delete a preference?">
To delete a preference, go to the <a href="https://app.beehiiv.com/subscribers/preferences" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Preferences</a> tab in your Subscribers dashboard. Under the Subscriber Management Preferences section, click the 3-dots menu next to the preference you want to remove, then select Delete from the dropdown menu. Lastly, click Confirm in the popup that appears. <img src="https://beehiivhelp.zendesk.com/hc/article_attachments/25861430321047" width="550" height="281"> 
</li>
<li title="If I delete a preference, will it delete the attached custom field?">
No, deleting a preference will not delete the custom field that is attached to it.
</li>
<li title="What if I delete a custom field, will it delete the corresponding preference?">
You cannot delete a custom field if it is linked to an existing preference. Even if you delete a preference, the associated custom field will remain in your account.
</li>
<li title="How do I hide a preference?">
To hide a preference, go to the <a href="https://app.beehiiv.com/subscribers/preferences" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Preferences</a> tab in your Subscribers dashboard. Under the Subscriber Management Preferences section, click the 3-dots menu next to the preference you want to hide, then select Edit from the dropdown menu. <img src="https://beehiivhelp.zendesk.com/hc/article_attachments/25861430322967" width="560" height="293"> Scroll to the bottom of the page and toggle off Visible then click Update to save your preference. This will remove the option from your subscribers' view, but the linked custom field will remain in the accounts of past subscribers. <img src="https://beehiivhelp.zendesk.com/hc/article_attachments/25861462289815" width="443" height="157">
 
</li>
<li title="How can I provide a link to the preference center for my subscribers to update their preferences?">
Currently, the only available link to the preference center is included in the footer of your emails. It appears as: “Update your email preferences or unsubscribe here.” A subscriber will click on “email preferences” to be taken to their preference center.
</li>
<li title="How can I create a preference segment?">
To create a segment based on a custom field from a preference, click the 3-dots menu next to the preference and select Create Segment. Choose the custom field you want to use for the segment. Once created, you can view and manage the segment by going to Audience &gt; <a href="https://app.beehiiv.com/segments" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Segments</a>. <img src="https://beehiivhelp.zendesk.com/hc/article_attachments/25861462291991" width="525" height="289">
 
</li>
<li title="If a subscriber updates their preference, will it update my segment or automation?">
Yes, if a custom field is used in both a preference and a segment or automation, any changes made to that preference will update the segment or automation accordingly. Subscribers will be added to or removed from segments and automations based on their updated preferences.
<blockquote>Tech Note: Segments would be updated as soon as it’s recalculated, so either manually recalculate a segment or the default will update the segment, once every 24 hours. We recommend users manually recalculate the segment before sending to a segment for a preference.</blockquote>
For automations that use a custom field that is also a preference as a condition:
The verification for the custom field happens on the qualifying trigger step, so that if a custom field (preference) gets changed after a subscriber has already entered an automation, it won’t be removed unless the publication has that custom field condition listed in every step of the automation.
If a publication wants to exclude a certain (preference selection) custom field they should add that condition to each step.
</li>
</ol>

Setting up a Subscriber Preferences Center

Merge tags are a powerful tool that allow you to personalize your posts or automation emails by using custom fields from your account. By incorporating merge tags, you can tailor content to each individual subscriber, making your communications more engaging and relevant.
<h2 id="h_01J5Y6E4PR4KMM3GK71HE5KHT0">Using fallback values with merge tags</h2>
Once you’ve <a href="https://beehiivhelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/7712894720023" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">set up custom fields</a>, you can create merge tags to be used in your posts or automation emails that looks like this:
<pre>{{ name of custom field | fallback value }}</pre>
 
A fallback value is a default text or value that is displayed when a merge tag doesn’t have a specific value to pull from. This means that if you use a merge tag to address subscribers by their first name but some subscribers don’t have a first name in your account, the fallback value ensures that the content still makes sense.
For example, if you want to greet your readers by their first name, you could use:
<pre>Welcome, {{ first name | reader }}!</pre>
<ul>
<li>If a subscriber has a first name saved in their <a href="https://beehiivhelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/25257855415191" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">subscriber profile</a> (like "Claudia"), it will display as such in your post or automation email. 
<ul>
<li>
Looks like: Welcome, Claudia!</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>If they don’t have a first name, the fallback value "reader" will appear, ensuring that your message remains relevant and meaningful. 
<ul>
<li>
Looks like: Welcome, reader!</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>If no fallback value is set, it will just be blank. 
<ul>
<li>
Looks like: Welcome,!</li>
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</li>
</ul>
<blockquote>Pro Tip: On the web, visitors who aren’t logged into their accounts will see the fallback value, so be sure to include one.</blockquote>
 
<h2 id="h_01J5Y6E4PSN2YAW47X56KNAV41">Types of merge tags</h2>
You can create merge tags for any custom field in your account. Here are some examples:
<h3 id="h_01J5Y6E4PS1YJTBK1G8D6J8CM3">Subscriber count merge tag</h3>
Use the {{active_subscriber_count}} merge tag to pull in your current subscriber count and display it in your copy. 
<pre>Thanks for joining the movement, you’re our {{active_subscriber_count}} activist! </pre>
Looks like: Thanks for joining the movement, you’re our 2,202 activist! 
 
<h3 id="h_01J5Y6E4PSNVAM2J6GZJ9FN7XE">Referral Program merge tags</h3>
<a href="https://beehiivhelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/6915674583703" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Merge tags are a great way to enhance your Referral Program</a>. Use the {{ rp_refer_url }} merge tag to display the unique referral URL for each subscriber by adding it to the bottom of your posts.
<pre>Share your link: {{ rp_refer_url }}</pre>
Looks like: Share your link: https://beehiiv.com/subscribe?ref=8KJcP 
Note: The above link is an example. The actual link shown will be unique to each subscriber.
 
<h3 id="h_01J5Y6E4PSGB50MDK2530PDC8V">Other creative ways to use merge tags</h3>
Use a merge tag at the beginning of your post to welcome your audience back.
<pre>Welcome back, {{ first name | friend }}!</pre>
Looks like:  Welcome back, Claudia!
Fallback value: Welcome back, friend!
 
Add a merge tag to the text of a button in a post.
<pre>Click here, {{ first_name | reader }}</pre>
Looks like:  Click here, Claudia
Fallback value: Click here, reader

How to personalize a post using merge tags

<h2 id="h_01J7KN019RRKY49M025M3X4176">NEW CALLOUTS </h2>
<blockquote data-type="note">Just a useful note that needs to be called out. </blockquote>
<blockquote data-type="disclaimer">The beehiiv platform has evolved since the filming of this video so parts of the user interface featured in the video will be slightly different than what you see in your account. 
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<blockquote data-type="reminder">All payments for the Partner Program are facilitated through PayPal, so it is also required to have a PayPal account to receive payouts.</blockquote>
<blockquote data-type="tech-note">There are select reserved fields that are not able to be used as custom fields, and you can view them here.</blockquote>
<blockquote data-type="pro-tip">Featuring your additional publications on your website is an excellent way to provide subscribers with easy access to view and sign up for all your publications at once.</blockquote>
<blockquote data-type="Only THE 1st CAP Holds">Here, we need it to take the styling of the command words. Some words were capped that aren't showing. </blockquote>
<h3 id="h_01J7KN39D0P0Q9BD3SJN6VFVYR">Missing Callouts</h3>
<blockquote data-type="plans">Available on <a href="https://www.beehiiv.com/pricing" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">paid beehiiv plans</a>. Click here to upgrade your account.</blockquote>
<h4 id="h_01J7KMZWW35PKE3A7EMF2SGAQ7">OLD CALLOUTS </h4>
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<blockquote>Pro Tip: If you are already familiar with creating a newsletter page, the experience of creating a custom website page will feel very similar, with options like adding a thumbnail and adjusting your slug. </blockquote>
<blockquote>Tech Note: In order to use the Boosts feature, you’ll need to first confirm your account with <a href="https://support.beehiiv.com/hc/en-us/articles/12889886149655" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stripe Identity Verification</a> and then add funds to your <a href="https://support.beehiiv.com/hc/en-us/articles/14194157250583-How-to-add-funds-to-your-beehiiv-wallet" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Boosts wallet</a>.</blockquote>
<blockquote>Disclaimer: The beehiiv platform has evolved since the filming of this video, so parts of the user interface featured in the video will be slightly different than what you see in your account. In particular, at the 2:15 mark, when you access your beehiiv account, you would go to Design &gt; Website Builder &gt; Settings &gt; <a href="https://app.beehiiv.com/website_builder/settings/pixels" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pixels </a>as outlined in the steps below.</blockquote>
<blockquote>Note: If you are already familiar with creating a newsletter page, the experience of creating a custom website page will feel very similar, with options like adding a thumbnail and adjusting your slug. </blockquote>
<blockquote>Reminder: If you are already familiar with creating a newsletter page, the experience of creating a custom website page will feel very similar, with options like adding a thumbnail and adjusting your slug.</blockquote>
<blockquote data-type="pro-tip">The beehiiv platform has evolved since the filming of this video, so parts of the user interface featured in the video will be slightly different than what you see in your account. In particular, at the 2:15 mark, when you access your beehiiv account, you would go to Design &gt; Website Builder &gt; Settings &gt; <a href="https://app.beehiiv.com/website_builder/settings/pixels" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pixels </a>as outlined in the steps below.</blockquote>
 
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<td style="width: 30%;"><a href="https://www.beehiiv.com/features/boosts" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Boosts</a></td>
<td style="width: 70%;">While you can browse the <a href="https://support.beehiiv.com/hc/en-us/articles/14194737991319-The-5-keys-to-successful-Boosts-campaigns-plus-FAQs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Boosts marketplace</a> during your trial, you won't be able to apply to offers or create your own.</td>
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<td style="width: 30%;"><a href="https://www.beehiiv.com/features/premium-subscriptions" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Premium Subscriptions</a></td>
<td style="width: 70%;">Setting up <a href="https://support.beehiiv.com/hc/en-us/sections/12220579796631-Premium-Subscriptions" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">premium subscriptions</a> is not available during the trial period.</td>
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Transform your written content into an engaging audio experience for your readers by enabling the audio newsletter feature. With over a dozen unique voices to choose from, you can add a personal touch to each of your posts.
Upon publishing, your subscribers can access an embedded audio player at the top of your web post, making it easier than ever for them to read, listen, and engage with your content on the go.
<h2 id="h_01J47WC4VYEBBEBXS0BHAG6G0X">How to enable the audio newsletter feature for a post</h2>
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<li>From an open post, access the editor on the right side and select the Website tab. <img src="https://beehiivhelp.zendesk.com/hc/article_attachments/25348791574679" width="534" height="248"> 
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<li>Scroll down to the Audio Newsletter Settings and then toggle on the option to Add an audio transcript to your post so that it shows as being checked. <img src="https://beehiivhelp.zendesk.com/hc/article_attachments/25348780207895" width="428" height="321"> 
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<li>Click into the Select a Voice options and choose one of the names. To hear a sample of a voice, click on the Volume icon next to the name. 
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<li>Once published to your website, your newsletter will feature a Listen Online option at the top of the post next to the Read Online option. <img src="https://beehiivhelp.zendesk.com/hc/article_attachments/25348791592087" width="477" height="147"> 
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<li>When the Listen Online link is clicked, you’ll be taken to the web post with an audio file option at the top, found just underneath the author, date, and social icons. <img src="https://beehiivhelp.zendesk.com/hc/article_attachments/25348780224151" width="458" height="195"> </li>
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<blockquote>Disclaimer: The audio file will capture the entire post, ignoring visibility settings. It will also be accessible on your published web post, regardless of audience delivery settings. For example, if your post is set to publish to premium subscribers only, free subscribers will still be able to view and listen to the audio file. We are working to improve this experience. </blockquote>
 
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<h2 id="h_01J7225BVWNQSYC2DQQP2XFVDC">Post editor blocks read or not read by the audio newsletter feature</h2>
When using the audio newsletter feature, not all options in the post editor will be read aloud. Refer to the tables below for which blocks are included or excluded.
<blockquote>Note: <a href="https://beehiivhelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/25846316892055" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Merge tags</a> will be read, but you'll need to include a fallback value for web versions.</blockquote>
<h3 id="h_01J722KYHS7TFT56BABWE8REGF">Options under Basics</h3>
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<td style="width: 50%; height: 22px;">Bulleted List</td>
<td style="width: 50%; height: 22px;">Read</td>
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<td style="width: 50%; height: 22px;">Image</td>
<td style="width: 50%; height: 22px;">Read, if caption added</td>
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<td style="width: 50%; height: 22px;">Blockquote</td>
<td style="width: 50%; height: 22px;">Read</td>
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<td style="width: 50%; height: 22px;">Columns</td>
<td style="width: 50%; height: 22px;">Read</td>
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<td style="width: 50%; height: 22px;">File Attachment</td>
<td style="width: 50%; height: 22px;">Not Read</td>
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<td style="width: 50%; height: 22px;">Read</td>
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<td style="width: 50%; height: 22px;">Code Block</td>
<td style="width: 50%; height: 22px;">Not Read</td>
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<td style="width: 50%; height: 22px;">Not Read</td>
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<td style="width: 50%; height: 22px;">Subscriber must enter an email address in order to play audio/access post.</td>
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<td style="width: 50%; height: 22px;">Button</td>
<td style="width: 50%; height: 22px;">Read</td>
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<td style="width: 50%; height: 22px;">Table</td>
<td style="width: 50%; height: 22px;">Read</td>
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<td style="width: 50%; height: 22px;">Section</td>
<td style="width: 50%; height: 22px;">Read</td>
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<td style="width: 50%; height: 22px;">Table of Contents</td>
<td style="width: 50%; height: 22px;">Read</td>
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<h3 id="h_01J722W7Y29KXQFMY8AY9AC56V">Options under Headings</h3>
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<td style="width: 50%;">H1 </td>
<td style="width: 50%;">Read</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;">H2</td>
<td style="width: 50%;">Read</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;">H3</td>
<td style="width: 50%;">Read</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;">H4</td>
<td style="width: 50%;">Read</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;">H5</td>
<td style="width: 50%;">Read</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;">H6</td>
<td style="width: 50%;">Read</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;">Not Read</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;">Tiktok</td>
<td style="width: 50%;">Not Read</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;">Instagram</td>
<td style="width: 50%;">Not Read</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;">Twitter</td>
<td style="width: 50%;">Not Read</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;">YouTube</td>
<td style="width: 50%;">Not Read</td>
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<td style="width: 50%;">Audio</td>
<td style="width: 50%;">Not Read</td>
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<h3 id="h_01J7233T0N1Y878XMRNGMWDN8V">Options under Dynamic Tags and Premium</h3>
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<td style="width: 50%; height: 22px;">Footnotes </td>
<td style="width: 50%; height: 22px;">Read</td>
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<td style="width: 50%; height: 22px;">Advertisement</td>
<td style="width: 50%; height: 22px;">Not Read</td>
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<td style="width: 50%; height: 22px;">Referral Program</td>
<td style="width: 50%; height: 22px;">Not Read</td>
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<td style="width: 50%; height: 22px;">HTML Snippet</td>
<td style="width: 50%; height: 22px;">Not Read</td>
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<td style="width: 50%; height: 22px;">AI Writer</td>
<td style="width: 50%; height: 22px;">Not Read</td>
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<td style="width: 50%; height: 22px;">Paywall Break</td>
<td style="width: 50%; height: 22px;">Subscriber must be logged into a premium account to access audio/content.</td>
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<td style="width: 50%; height: 22px;">Recommendation</td>
<td style="width: 50%; height: 22px;">Read</td>
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<td style="width: 50%; height: 22px;">AI Image</td>
<td style="width: 50%; height: 22px;">Read, if caption added</td>
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<td style="width: 50%; height: 22px;">Poll</td>
<td style="width: 50%; height: 22px;">Not Read</td>
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<td style="width: 50%; height: 22px;">Boosts</td>
<td style="width: 50%; height: 22px;">Read</td>
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<h2 id="h_01J47V0WV2A2YP59SFH30RHY7N">Frequently asked questions about audio newsletters</h2>
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<li title="Can I enable the audio newsletter feature on previously published posts?">
Yes, you can enable the audio newsletter feature on older posts. It may take between 5-10 minutes for the audio to load. Here's how:
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<li>Open the post you would like to edit. </li>
<li>Access the post editor on the right and navigate to the Website tab.</li>
<li>Toggle on the Audio Newsletter Setting and select a voice.</li>
<li>After waiting for 5-10 minutes, visit the web post and play the audio.</li>
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<li title="Can I change the voice setting as a subscriber?">
No, the voice setting is controlled by the publication.
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<li title="Can I change the voice setting for my publication">
Yes, you can change the voice setting for your post. Return to the post editor, select another voice, and allow 5-10 minutes for the updated selection to load.
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<li title="Will the audio newsletter translate into a different language than what is in the post">
No, the audio will playback in the same language as the post.
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<li title="My post is in another language, not English, can I use the audio newsletter feature?">
Yes, the audio will be in the language of the post. However, the voice may not match the voice selected in the editor.
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<li title="Can a template be stored with the audio newsletter feature enabled, and will this create a new audio or use the old audio?">
No, this is not possible at this time.
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<li title="Can I use the audio newsletter feature on the mobile app?">
Yes, you can playback the audio on the mobile app.
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<li title="Can I use the audio newsletter feature for email-only posts?">
No, the audio newsletter feature is only available for posts that are also sent to the website.
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<li title="Can I download or embed the audio?">
Yes, you can download the audio by clicking the three dots to the right of the player. However, you cannot embed the audio player directly into your post.
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<li title="Can I play the audio directly in the email, or do I need to click a link?">
You’ll need to click the Listen Online link found at the top of the email, which will take you to the post’s webpage where you can play the audio.
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<li title="Can I add a thumbnail image for the audio newsletter, like with the audio embed feature?">
No, the audio newsletter feature does not support thumbnail images.
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<li title="Is there any retention data on time listened available?">
No, not at this time.
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<li title="Is the voice in the dropdown menu EJ from beehiiv? How can I record and use my own voice instead?">
Yes, that’s EJ from beehiiv! At the moment, it’s not possible to customize this feature with your own voice. However, you can <a href="https://beehiivhelp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/24011254016407" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">record an audio file and embed it directly into your post</a>. 
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<li title="I set visibility settings on my post, but all of my audio played in the web version. Why did this happen?">
When you apply visibility settings for free and premium subscribers to specific post blocks, the audio editor is not able to follow those restrictions. As a result, the entire post’s audio will be accessible to all subscribers.
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<li title="I don’t want some of my content to be available in the audio version. What should I do?">
To hide certain content from the audio version, you can adjust the visibility settings for specific blocks. To do this, click on the 6-dots to the left of the block, select Visibility from the dropdown menu, and toggle off Show on Website. This will prevent the block from appearing in the audio version.
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