How to Set Up Beehiiv Referral Program for Viral Growth

Beehiiv's Referral Program is powerful when you know how to use it. Here's your complete guide.

Feature Guide

What is Referral Program?

Referral Program is one of Beehiiv's most powerful capabilities. It allows you to work more efficiently and get more done with less effort.

Key Benefits

Using Referral Program in Beehiiv offers several advantages:

  • Increased productivity and efficiency
  • Better organization of your work
  • Easier collaboration with others
  • More flexibility in how you work

Getting Started with Referral Program

Here's how to start using Referral Program in Beehiiv:

  1. Open your Beehiiv workspace
  2. Navigate to the referral program settings or section
  3. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up
  4. Experiment with different options to find what works for you

Advanced Tips

Once you're comfortable with the basics, try these advanced techniques to get even more out of Referral Program:

  • Combine with other Beehiiv features for powerful workflows
  • Create templates to speed up repetitive tasks
  • Use keyboard shortcuts for faster navigation
  • Explore third-party integrations that enhance Referral Program
Step-by-Step

How to Get Started

Access the Feature

Log into Beehiiv and navigate to the feature

Access the Feature

Configure Settings

Set up the feature according to your needs

Configure Settings

Test Your Setup

Verify everything works as expected

Test Your Setup

Go Live

Start using the feature with your newsletter

Go Live

Why Use This Feature?

Native Ad Network

Earn passive income through Beehiiv's ad network. Get matched with relevant advertisers automatically based on your audience.

Built-in Monetization

Monetize from day one with paid subscriptions, ad network, boosts, and sponsorship marketplace. No third-party tools needed.

Advanced Segmentation

Target specific subscriber groups based on behavior, engagement, tags, and custom fields. Send the right content to the right people.

Comprehensive Growth Tools

Pop-ups, embeds, magic links, recommendation engine, and more. Everything you need to grow your subscriber base.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Beehiiv referral program work?

Beehiiv's built-in referral program lets you reward subscribers for sharing your newsletter. Set up milestone rewards (like exclusive content or merchandise) and give each subscriber a unique referral link to track their referrals.

Can I create a website with Beehiiv?

Yes, Beehiiv includes a website builder for creating your newsletter homepage. You can customize the design, add custom pages, display your archive, and use your own domain. No additional hosting needed.

How does Beehiiv make money?

Beehiiv makes money through paid subscription plans. Unlike Substack which takes 10% of creator revenue, Beehiiv charges a flat monthly fee and lets creators keep 100% of their subscription revenue (minus payment processing fees).

Does Beehiiv have segmentation?

Yes, Beehiiv offers powerful segmentation based on subscriber behavior, engagement levels, tags, custom fields, and more. You can create targeted segments to send personalized content to specific groups of subscribers.

Can I A/B test with Beehiiv?

Yes, Beehiiv supports A/B testing for subject lines and content. Test different versions with a portion of your audience, then automatically send the winner to the rest. Great for optimizing open rates and engagement.

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