Updated: Aug 25, 2024

Explore beehiiv: Platform walkthrough and resource links

Welcome to beehiiv! In this article, you'll find a quick overview of the beehiiv platform, complete with links to several KB articles. Start by watching this short Platform Walkthrough video, and then explore the related articles below for more in-depth guidance.

In the video, you might notice some differences between the app shown and what you see in your account (also noted below). Part of the excitement of being with beehiiv is that our platform is constantly evolving. Our commitment to rapidly delivering new features is central to our company ethos, and this is reflected in the updates you’ll see.

Watch and learn: beehiiv Platform Walkthrough

Get oriented using the beehiiv platform with this guided walkthrough explaining how and where to access many of our tools and features.

Disclaimer: The beehiiv platform has improved since the filming of this video, so parts of the user interface shown in the video will be slightly different than what you see in your account. If a feature mentioned in the video has changed locations or names, it is notated below with **.

Intro and publication setup

0:00 - 0:047 The Publication section of your account is the go-to place for anything involved with the setup of your newsletter.

To access your publication settings: From the left panel Dashboard, go to Settings > Publication.

Publication settings articles

Name and URL: How to change the name or URL of your publications
Logo and Thumbnail: How to add a logo or thumbnail to your publication
Tracking Pixels: How to set up tracking pixels
**Tracking Pixels has moved from the publication settings to Design > Website Builder.
Opt-in Options: How to enable double opt-in and Smart Nudge
Welcome Email: How to set up your welcome email
Custom Domain Configuration: How to add and configure custom domains
Import Content: How to migrate or import previous content to beehiiv
Import Free Subscribers: How to import free subscribers and map custom fields or tags
Import Premium Subscribers: How to import premium subscribers

0:48 - 1:14 **The Design Lab has been moved and divided into the Website Builder and Newsletter Builder, providing more customization options than ever for your website and email campaigns.

Find all of the controls for the look of your publication in the Newsletter Builder — a robust yet simple, no-code solution for you to customize every aspect of your newsletter template.

To access the Newsletter Builder: From the left panel Dashboard, go to Design > Newsletter Builder.

Content Breaks: How do I change how my content breaks look?
Footer: How to customize your beehiiv publication footer

Website Builder articles

Access the settings for your publication website through the Website Builder — your one-stop shop for customizing your site and managing your newsletters online.

To access the Website Builder: From the left panel Dashboard, go to Design > Website Builder.

Home Page look and layout: How to customize your beehiiv Home Page
Signup Flow, Security, SEO, Pixels, and more: Settings found in the Website Builder

Writing Posts

1:15-2:08 **The button to start your first post has changed to Start Writing in your beehiiv dashboard, and gives you access to our powerful text editor.

To access the post editor: From the left panel Dashboard, click Start Writing.

Post Editor articles

First Post walkthrough: Creating your first post
Newsletter templates: How to save a post as a template
Post Editor AI features: How do I use the AI features in the editor?
Test Emails: How to send test emails
A/B testing: How to create an A/B subject line test

Dashboard Resources

2:09-2:29 Your beehiiv dashboard is your home for all high-level analytics and at-a-glance data right at your fingertips.

Dashboard Overview: Overview of your account dashboard

Growth Resources

2:30-3:31 The Grow section provides a variety of tools designed to help you expand your audience and increase the reach of your newsletter.

To access the Grow section: From the left panel Dashboard, click Grow.

Articles about growth

Referral Program: Referral Program: Getting set up, sharing, and monitoring
Recommendations: How can I set up Recommendations?
Magic Links: How to use magic links for cross newsletter promotions
Boosts: Boosts dashboard overview

Monetization Resources

3:32-4:22 The Monetize section offers a suite of options to help you generate revenue from your newsletter, enabling you to get paid for creating and sharing your content.

To access the Monetization section: From the left panel Dashboard, click Monetize.