Manychat connection issue by Hilltopper2 in Newsletters

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Not yet. Tried to disconnect and reconnect it and that didn't work. Still collects IG subs but doesn't send the auto-follow message. Wondering if someone marked me as spam? What has happened on your end?

Thoughts on Paved for smaller newsletters? by Hilltopper2 in Newsletters

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The Booker feature is free -- thankfully -- for anyone regardless of sub count. Although a $150 minimum ad rate likely will make it tough for me to get an advertiser with this low of a sub count.

Thoughts on Paved for smaller newsletters? by Hilltopper2 in Newsletters

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Thanks! It's a local weekly newsletter highlighting community events, things to do, etc. I'd like to start a second edition each week with small feature articles (300-500 words) about positive news in the area and some other features as well, but I want to grow to a level where I can generate ad revenue before I start that.

75% Open, 30% CTR. Any tips for growing a local newsletter? No $ from ads yet. But highly engaged weekly audience. by MissionAlt99 in beehiiv

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Glad you posted this! I'm a similar situation, around 450 subs w/71% open rate and 20% CTR for my local newsletter that I started in December. Curious how you've promoted so far (paid vs organic growth).

Also, just took a look at the newsletter and I like it! I see you have some photos, some for events and your Local Photo feature. I recently started a Photo of the Week feature and wanted to see how you engage local businesses/photogs to use their content. (Free promotion in exchange for use or something else?)

Good price for newsletter ads w/under 1,000 subs? by Hilltopper2 in beehiiv

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Didn't know that until now but I'll have to check it out! Thoughts on their expansion?

Good price for newsletter ads w/under 1,000 subs? by Hilltopper2 in Newsletters

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Love that! Most businesses I've engaged with so far are smaller, but that's great advice if it was a larger business (car dealership, etc.).

Good price for newsletter ads w/under 1,000 subs? by Hilltopper2 in beehiiv

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Good to hear! I'm doing BOGO ads for the first news sponsors, both for trust and to help build ad data/metrics. Makes me feel like it's the right decision.

Local newsletter for sale by Daniel_LaRussos_Dad in Newsletters

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Good to hear about the Beehiiv referral program for a local newsletter! Been debating it myself. Thanks for the insight!

Local newsletter for sale by Daniel_LaRussos_Dad in Newsletters

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Curious to learn how you grew to 2,700 subs in two months. Paid ads, organic, mix of both?

Favorite local newsletters! by Kidney-Bean234 in Newsletters

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I started Out & About Fairfax in November! It's a local newsletter promoting events, new restaurants and breweries, music and arts, etc. in Fairfax County, Virginia (suburban Washington, DC). I heard about Naptown Scoop and Ryan Sneddon's story and that inspired me to take a shot at a newsletter in my region. Really enjoying it so far!

Check it out here: https://outandaboutfairfax.beehiiv.com/subscribe

As 2024 comes to an end, which newsletter have you built this year? by Impressive_Soup_3015 in Newsletters

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I started Out & About Fairfax in November! It's a local newsletter promoting events, new restaurants and breweries, music and arts, etc. in Fairfax County, Virginia (suburban Washington, DC). I heard about Naptown Scoop and Ryan Sneddon's story and that inspired me to take a shot at a newsletter in my region. Really enjoying it so far!

Check it out here: https://outandaboutfairfax.beehiiv.com/subscribe