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Feature Audit

Most publishers are using less than 40% of what beehiiv offers — and leaving serious money, growth, and time on the table. Check off every feature you've actually activated. We'll tell you exactly what you're missing and why it matters.

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How to use this: Check off every feature you have genuinely activated and configured — not just features you know exist. If you set something up but never use it, don't check it.

🏗️ Foundation & Setup

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Custom Domain

Your newsletter lives at yourdomain.com instead of yourname.beehiiv.com. Non-negotiable for brand credibility.

HIGH IMPACT Settings → Publication → Domain

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Newsletter Website Configured

Your beehiiv website is published, styled, and has a real About section + welcome message — not default placeholder copy.

HIGH IMPACT Website → Customize

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Link-in-Bio Activated

beehiiv's built-in link-in-bio page is live and linked from your social profiles. Free subscriber acquisition tool most people ignore.

MEDIUM IMPACT Website → Link-in-Bio

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SEO Meta Tags Configured

Post titles, meta descriptions, and slugs are customized for search. Your newsletter content is findable on Google.

HIGH IMPACT Post Editor → SEO Settings (per post)

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Embed Form on External Site

Your beehiiv subscribe form is embedded on your website, blog, or landing page — not just on your beehiiv URL.

HIGH IMPACT Grow → Subscribe Forms → Embed Code

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beehiiv Branding Removed

The "Powered by beehiiv" footer is removed from your emails and website. Looks significantly more professional to sponsors and readers.

MEDIUM IMPACT Max Plan Required Settings → Publication → Branding

✉️ Email & Content

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Welcome Email Customized

You have a real, on-brand welcome email — not the beehiiv default. This is your highest-opened email. If it's generic, you're wasting your biggest moment.

CRITICAL Settings → Email Preferences → Welcome Email

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Automation Sequence Active

A welcome drip sequence or nurture sequence is set up and running. New subscribers get multiple touchpoints — not just the welcome email and silence.

HIGH IMPACT Scale Plan Required Automations → New Flow

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A/B Testing Subject Lines

You're testing subject line variants before each send. Even a 5% open rate lift compounding over 52 weeks is enormous list value.

HIGH IMPACT New Post → Subject Line → Add Variant

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Polls Inside Emails

You're embedding audience polls in your issues. Drives click activity, improves deliverability signals, and gives you content intelligence.

MEDIUM IMPACT Scale Plan Required Post Editor → Insert Block → Poll

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Audience Segments Created

You've built at least one segment — engaged vs unengaged, free vs paid, by tag or source. Sending to everyone the same way is a deliverability and revenue killer.

HIGH IMPACT Audience → Segments → New Segment

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Custom Fields in Use

You're capturing extra subscriber data beyond email — name, company, interests, referral source. Unlocks personalization and smarter segmentation.

MEDIUM IMPACT Audience → Custom Fields

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Dynamic Content Blocks

Showing different email content to different subscriber segments in the same send. Free readers see an upgrade pitch; paid readers don't.

HIGH IMPACT Max Plan Required Post Editor → Dynamic Content Block

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Audio Newsletter / Podcast

An audio version of your newsletter is embedded and hosted. Expands your audience to podcast listeners. Huge differentiation from competitors.

MEDIUM IMPACT Max Plan Required Settings → Audio Newsletter

📈 Growth & Acquisition

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Referral Program Enabled

Your referral program is live, with defined rewards at each tier. Every send becomes a growth engine when readers can share for prizes.

HIGH IMPACT Grow → Referral Program

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Referral Block in Every Issue

You've added the referral tracking block to your standard newsletter template so it appears in every issue automatically.

HIGH IMPACT Post Editor → Insert Block → Referral Program

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Recommendation Network Joined

You're participating in beehiiv's recommendation network — both recommending others and accepting recommendations to grow your list passively.

HIGH IMPACT Grow → Recommendations

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Magic Links in Use

If you have an existing email list elsewhere, Magic Links let those readers subscribe to beehiiv in one click — no form required. Massive migration tool.

HIGH IMPACT Grow → Magic Links

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Buying Boosts (Subscriber Acquisition)

You're using Boosts to buy verified subscribers from other newsletters. Pay per subscriber, set your own CPL, get vetted audience.

MEDIUM IMPACT Scale Plan Required Grow → Boosts → Buy Boosts

💰 Monetization

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Ad Network Enrolled

You're enrolled in beehiiv's Ad Network and receiving sponsor placement requests. Passive ad revenue that scales with your list. Takes 10 minutes to enable.

HIGH IMPACT Revenue Feature Scale Plan Required Monetize → Ad Network

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Paid Subscriptions Enabled

You have a premium tier set up — even if you haven't launched it publicly yet. Stripe is connected, pricing is defined, upgrade page is live.

HIGH IMPACT Revenue Feature Scale Plan Required Monetize → Premium Subscriptions

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Selling Boosts (Passive Revenue)

You're opted in to sell Boosts — meaning you earn $1–$3 every time one of your readers subscribes to another newsletter via your Boosts placement. Completely passive once set up.

HIGH IMPACT Revenue Feature Scale Plan Required Monetize → Boosts → Sell Boosts

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Digital Products Listed

You have at least one digital product live in your beehiiv store — a guide, template, or mini-course. 0% commission. No third-party storefront needed.

HIGH IMPACT Revenue Feature Scale Plan Required Monetize → Digital Products

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Sponsorship Storefront Active

Your direct sponsorship packages are listed in beehiiv's Sponsorship Storefront so brands can find and book you without a back-and-forth.

MEDIUM IMPACT Revenue Feature Max Plan Required Monetize → Sponsorship Storefront

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Upgrade Pitch in Issues

Free readers see a regular, natural upgrade prompt in your issues — not just a separate sales email. Embedded CTAs convert 3–5x better than cold upgrade emails.

HIGH IMPACT Revenue Feature Post Editor → Add Paywall / CTA block

📊 Analytics & Data

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Reviewing Analytics After Every Send

You check open rate, click rate, and unsubscribes within 48 hours of every send — and use that data to inform the next issue.

CRITICAL HABIT Posts → Analytics → [Your Post]

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3D Analytics Reviewed

You've explored 3D Analytics to understand subscriber acquisition sources, growth trends, and engagement over time — not just per-send numbers.

MEDIUM IMPACT Audience → Analytics → 3D Analytics

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Attribution / UTM Tracking Setup

You know where your subscribers are coming from — which sources, posts, or campaigns drive the most signups. Attribution is configured and readable.

HIGH IMPACT Audience → Subscribers → Source column

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Audience Surveys Sent

You've sent at least one survey to your audience to understand who they are, what they want, and how you can serve them better. Invaluable for positioning and monetization.

HIGH IMPACT Scale Plan Required Audience → Surveys → New Survey

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Ghost Subscriber Segment Built

You have a segment for subscribers who haven't opened in 60–90+ days. These are hurting your deliverability and costing you money if you're on a paid plan.

DELIVERABILITY CRITICAL Audience → Segments → Filter: No Opens

🔧 Advanced & Integrations

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beehiiv AI in Use

You're using beehiiv's built-in AI for subject line suggestions, content assist, or post generation. Saves hours per issue and improves click-worthiness.

MEDIUM IMPACT Scale Plan Required Post Editor → AI button (sparkle icon)

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API Connected to External Tools

Your beehiiv API key is in use — syncing subscribers with your CRM, website, or automation stack. Makes beehiiv the hub, not an island.

ADVANCED Settings → API → Generate Key

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Webhooks Configured

Real-time event triggers are set up — new subscriber, unsubscribe, upgrade — feeding your CRM, Slack, or other tools automatically.

ADVANCED Scale Plan Required Settings → Integrations → Webhooks

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RSS to Send Configured

If you have an active blog, podcast, or content site — RSS to Send automatically turns new posts into newsletter issues. Massive time saver.

MEDIUM IMPACT Max Plan Required Settings → Integrations → RSS

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Two-Factor Authentication Enabled

Your beehiiv account is secured with 2FA. Your subscriber list is your business's most valuable asset. Protect it.

SECURITY CRITICAL Settings → Account → Security

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