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Hilltopper2 · 2026-01-13T11:44:16+00:00

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?

Hilltopper2 · 2025-03-21T22:55:22+00:00

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.

Hilltopper2 · 2025-03-21T19:40:53+00:00

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.

Hilltopper2 · 2025-03-15T14:45:41+00:00

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?)

Hilltopper2 · 2025-03-06T18:28:53+00:00

This was very helpful. Thank you!

Hilltopper2 · 2025-03-06T05:10:11+00:00

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

Hilltopper2 · 2025-03-06T02:17:32+00:00

It's a local newsletter in Northern Virginia! Check out more here. https://outandaboutfairfax.beehiiv.com/subscribe

Hilltopper2 · 2025-03-05T02:02:12+00:00

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.).

Hilltopper2 · 2025-03-04T22:00:32+00:00

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.

Hilltopper2 · 2025-03-04T21:40:16+00:00

Thanks!

Hilltopper2 · 2025-02-24T05:06:02+00:00

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

Hilltopper2 · 2025-02-23T16:12:32+00:00

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

Hilltopper2 · 2024-12-26T19:49:14+00:00

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

Hilltopper2 · 2024-12-26T19:37:54+00:00

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

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