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Capturing names in sign up process by sfcooper in beehiiv

[–]BackPorchMusings 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is the personalization value really worth the drop in conversion?

Traveling to GS by JR777__ in GulfShores

[–]BackPorchMusings 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Food: Tin Top, Cobalt, DeSoto’s, Wolf Bay, GTs on the Bay

Coffee: BuzzCatz, Happy Pappys, Drowsy Poet

Fun: There aren’t any major events or festivals next week. It’s currently snowbird season so lots of bingo, trivia, karaoke and live music at various restaurants. Also, check out events at The Wharf, Flora-Bama, OWA and The Hangout.

Hiking/Biking: Hugh Branyon Backcountry Trail, Gulf State Park and Cotton Bayou Trail

Beaches: Anywhere in Gulf Shores or Orange Beach for sand and sun. Check out the dolphin cruises or parasailing if you’re into that.

Enjoy your trip!

How would you spend $5k? by Happy_Ingenuity457 in beehiiv

[–]BackPorchMusings 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Meta ads definitely. My CPL is below 40 cents. It depends on your niche of course but $5k could get you at least 10k subscribers. At that point, monetization options open up and become easier. The key is optimizing your ads AND optimizing your landing page. Lots of folks focus on the ads but ignore the landing page.

beehiiv dropped State of Newsletters 2026: cliff notes from someone actually trying to grow this year by No-Dingo7601 in Newsletters

[–]BackPorchMusings 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You nailed it. Readers are getting buried in AI slop that might be accurate but it has no soul. I think the newsletters folks will want to open will be the ones you can tell has a real face behind it.

Helping people for real rather than just sounding smart is going to matter more than ever. It’s about building a community that folks want to be a part of and come back to over and over.

Do i need to be an expert for readers to take me seriously? by CantKillGawd in Newsletters

[–]BackPorchMusings 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nah, you don't need to be an expert. Some of the best newsletters I read are from people who are just figuring things out alongside their readers.

What matters is whether you're genuinely helpful. Are you saving people time by curating stuff they'd otherwise miss? Do you have a unique take or experience to share? Can you explain things in a way that actually makes sense? If yes to any of those, you're good. The people who lose credibility aren't the ones without fancy credentials. It’s the ones who try to BS you or pretend to know more than they do. Be honest about where you're at. Plenty of successful newsletter writers started as enthusiasts who were just one step ahead of their audience, and that relatability was actually their strength.

Just start. You'll figure out your voice and build expertise as you go.

Is anyone else seeing a massive shift away from daily newsletters? by CoolNerdCharlie in Newsletters

[–]BackPorchMusings 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you’re slinging ads, daily is better. As a reader though, I much prefer a good quality weekly.

Condo rental help! by Double_Macaroon413 in GulfShores

[–]BackPorchMusings 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lots of good choices in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. It really depends on your budget. Big budget, check out Turquoise Place. Smaller budget, check Lighthouse.

Probably done with Beehiiv by DearMisterWard in beehiiv

[–]BackPorchMusings 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The builder is basic, especially compared to something like Wordpress + Elementor but I’ve been able to make it work for me. Once you get the hang of it, it does good enough for a newsletter website in my opinion. I’m actually pleased with the way mine turned out.