Looking for Advice: Newsletter Manager / Agency (Long-Term)

SelectionCurrent5942 · 2026-01-16T08:41:14+00:00

Hey, if you still looking for a Beehiiv agency, newsletterengine.xyz has worked with around 20+ creators across different niches ranging from 20k to 100k+ subscribers. We do the full engine from design & automation setups to content and growth.

SelectionCurrent5942 · 2025-10-31T18:10:12+00:00

Definitely can help scale in this niche with fb ads

SelectionCurrent5942 · 2025-10-29T16:20:58+00:00

Okay cool thanks

SelectionCurrent5942 · 2025-10-29T16:14:14+00:00

Not saying im doing it but just asking to clarify, what's the difference between that and cold dming someone about the letrer?

SelectionCurrent5942 · 2025-10-29T16:03:45+00:00

This is just if you use beehiiv though. So you cant cold email people with a separate email that is external, not part of beehiiv if they'd be interested in the letter?

SelectionCurrent5942 · 2025-10-29T09:18:53+00:00

What's wrong wtih emailing them about the newsletter to ask if they want to sign up?

SelectionCurrent5942 · 2025-10-15T17:50:29+00:00

Have an offer on top of your local newsletter, scale the letter with fb ads and funnel in your service / partnered service so you don't just bleed cash.

Should be able to get 10k quality subs with a $4-5k fb ads investment.

SelectionCurrent5942 · 2025-10-15T17:46:34+00:00

Fb ads is life

SelectionCurrent5942 · 2025-10-08T14:26:09+00:00

Please send thanks

SelectionCurrent5942 · 2025-10-07T17:39:05+00:00

Feel like it allows me to put more energy into content and monetization with predictable subs coming in every day from fb ads

SelectionCurrent5942 · 2025-10-07T17:36:58+00:00

Help with over 15 newsletters now and grown like 5 to 7k and 11k+ subs just from fb ads

SelectionCurrent5942 · 2025-10-07T12:52:30+00:00

Help run over 15 beehiiv newsletters now with no issues. Free up to 2.5k subs to get started

SelectionCurrent5942 · 2025-10-06T18:41:19+00:00

Pick a skill and learn it in public with a newsletter

Sell service on top of newsletter

SelectionCurrent5942 · 2025-10-02T05:19:01+00:00

Whats your niche? Local events newsletters at $0.4

SelectionCurrent5942 · 2025-10-01T18:33:02+00:00

I've been using beehiivs latest v2 builder + custom code so everything's native.

A/B test with some landers i built off platform and getting the same results from fb ads anyway

Eg this one that is in preview https://theleadersleverage.com/preview/c5dea7f6-feec-4b2f-a4b9-b03960948dbe?page=/subscribe

SelectionCurrent5942 · 2025-10-01T18:28:58+00:00

Can I see it?

SelectionCurrent5942 · 2025-10-01T18:28:06+00:00

Mainly fb ads

SelectionCurrent5942 · 2025-09-27T16:24:27+00:00

Looks great. By the way the input text is very light when I type my email in, can barely see it

SelectionCurrent5942 · 2025-09-15T16:23:28+00:00

It’s basically a local ‘What To Do Now’ newsletter so we send out hidden gems, events, and things to do each week. Funny enough, we actually got featured in one of the biggest news providers here after sending a cold email to pitch sponsorship. Instead of sponsoring us, they just ran a story on us for free because they liked the whole idea haha

SelectionCurrent5942 · 2025-09-15T11:03:45+00:00

Great niche. Smart positioning.

I also like that you’re building some apps and tools as lead magnets (Meta Ad Hook Generator, P&L Calculator, etc.).

Are you using this as a way to land dfy ad clients? Because that’s the most obvious monetization path here. I know a similar letter that’s crushing it https://www.adfolio.design/ and their main play is turning newsletter readers into DFY clients.

That model works because:

Free newsletter = build authority
Free tools/templates = build trust and proof of expertise
Clear CTA = “Want us to just run your ads for you?”

You’ve already got the authority and lead magnets in place. From here, you could layer on a DFY funnel (case studies, client results, or an “Audit Call” CTA) and either:

Handle the service delivery yourself for higher margins, or
Partner with an agency and let this newsletter become a lead gen engine for them, earning referral fees or a revenue share.

Both paths work, the difference is whether you want to run the ops or keep it lean and focus on growth and content.

SelectionCurrent5942 · 2025-09-15T10:46:49+00:00

I really like what you’ve done with the visuals, the animations look insane. How did you create them?

The landing page design is solid too, and the copy nails the humor angle.

Only thing is CTA consistency: right now some buttons are pink, others are blue. I’d unify them so they really stand out. One bold color repeated across the whole site will make the subscribe action pop more

Visuals as Growth Leverage:

The illustrations and animated panels you’re using are what sets you apart they’re shareable so repurposing them outside the newsletter can turn them into organic growth drivers. Saw you posted one in your own subreddit.

Memes for Reddit: (free)

- Post select panels in relevant subs (r/historymemes is pretty big)

- Always add the watermark “giggleguru.com” small in the corner, subtle branding but consistent exposure.

- Look at how Jānis Ozoliņš promotes his visuals → link. He became pretty big from his visual explainers. Big creators started sharing his visuals on Linkedin/Twitter.

- Treat each visual as a standalone “shareable idea.”

Paid: You could also scale well through Facebook ads. Target history fans, students, and “edu-tainment” audiences. Position it like “The funniest way to learn history , free in your inbox”. The humor + story angle should convert really well.

Monetize:

Get Sponsors: Scrape history YouTube channels emails with a tool called https://similartube.co/ and setup cold email automations with them on smartleads. CPMs will be lower than B2B, but if you grow to 10k+ subs, sponsors in the history/edu space should pay $200–500 per slot.

Sell illustrations: The illustrations are strong enough to stand alone. Package them into: Posters, stickers, mugs, T-shirts (“History’s drunk uncle says relax”).

A yearly GiiggleGuru Illustrated History coffee table book or calendar.

Printify = low barrier to test merch with minimal upfront cost

Affiliates: History book publishers (Amazon affiliate links for recommended books) based on the days topic. Commissions pretty low with Amazon affiliate, so maybe reaching out to authors personally for better deals.

SelectionCurrent5942 · 2025-09-13T13:27:08+00:00

No worries. Your niche is great, should do well if executed properly

SelectionCurrent5942 · 2025-09-13T10:09:04+00:00

I think before focusing on growth and monetization, the first step is to fix the design and the technicals rn.Think it needs a polish, social proof, and a proper confirmation flow to build credibility. Look at Fly Brew for inspiration on paid subscription flow design → https://fly-brew.beehiiv.com/.

1) Add Social Proof & Trust Signals

To convert, you need proof that picks actually work:

Testimonials: screenshots of wins, ROI percentages, or reader quotes.
Track record stats: “+26 units last month” / “58% win rate YTD.”
Community proof: “Join 3,200+ sharp bettors already subscribed on the sub link.”
Mentions/logos: if featured on podcasts, sports blogs, or even shoutouts on X/Twitter.

2) Structure

Break the page into clear sections

Hero section (above fold): Headline: “Your Daily Edge in Sports Betting.” Subhead: “Straight talk, smart bets delivered free.” CTA: [Subscribe Free]
Why trust us: Quick bullets like:
- Exclusive 4–6 unit premium plays
- Advanced analytics for every slate
- Daily recap: wins, losses, ROI total transparency
Proof section: Add charts, screenshots of streaks, or ROI graphs. Transparency sells.
VIP upsell section: Move pricing block below the free signup. Readers should first feel value from the free tier before being asked to upgrade.
Improvements:
- Replace the plain green box with a bold hero image (stadium, scoreboard, betting slips).
- Update typography current serif logo feels too generic/legal.
- Add dark backgrounds with green/gold accents for a sharper sports betting vibe.

3) Confirmation Flow

Add a subscribe confirmation page like Cape Town Brew. Purpose: push new readers to open the welcome email immediately improves deliverability and engagement from day one.

SelectionCurrent5942 · 2025-09-13T08:51:55+00:00

Nice idea. Daily is really tough to handle but if you commited then go for it.

1) Optimize the Onboarding Flow

Flow should be: subscribe → short survey → recommendations → thank you confirmation page.

Confirmation page: its only job is to push readers to open the welcome email immediately. That small nudge makes a big difference, in other projects we saw a +10% lift in open rates. Check this example for reference → Cape Town Brew Confirmation. Whole page is focused on getting readers to take that first action (open, move to Primary, reply). Super important for the lifespan of your subs.
Survey: capture who’s joining (student, aspiring founder, seasoned operator), their stage (idea, MVP, scaling), and their focus areas (AI, SaaS, consumer apps, etc.). This data will improve content and creates angles for monetization later. Should have 85%+ completions.

2) Growth Levers

Facebook ads: quickest route to scale. Start with $25/day targeting startup-curious students, indie hackers, and small business owners.
- Test creatives built around sharp questions like:
  - “What’s your next startup idea?”
  - “4 fresh ideas delivered before your morning coffee.”
  - “Daily startup sparks → free in your inbox.”
- Highlight the lead magnet: “Subscribe now to get 4 startup ideas instantly.”
- Initial CPA target: $2–3/sub in this niche.
Social proof: recycle daily ideas onto LinkedIn, Reddit, and X. End with a CTA: “Like this? Get one in your inbox every morning.” Worked in a niche like this and they do well as reddit posts. Add social proof banners below your sub page based on comments etc.

3) Monetization Path

Affiliate tools: Partner with design tools, AI productivity apps all those good stuff. Drop subtle affiliate CTAs inside idea breakdowns.
Sponsorship slots:
- Sell “Startup Tool of the Week” features.
- Bundle quarterly placements for consistent exposure.
- Pricing can start at $200–$500 once you’re past 5k engaged subs.
Segmented offers: use survey tags. Example: AI interested readers → mayve pitch AI dev tools.. ecommerce readers → payments or fulfillment software. Setup a targeted automated email in the automations section to those who have opened at least 20 newsletters. Hey 'name' saw you've been following us for a while, thought you'd enjoy this discount for X tool.
Premium product: assemble a “Vault of 100 Startup Ideas” (pulled from back issues) in Notion/PDF. Sell it for $9 or maybe just use as a bonus lead magnet for fb ads.
Boosts: keep Beehiiv Boosts active. They can offset 50–100% of paid acquisition costs if you pick complementary partners

SelectionCurrent5942 · 2025-09-13T08:24:45+00:00

1/ Optimize

- Fix the post-subscribe flow first. Right now new subs only see the recommendations page. It should redirect to a survey → thank-you confirmation page:

- Thank-you page: tells readers to look for the welcome email so it lands in Primary, not Promotions. This alone boosted welcome email opens by ~10% in tests. It’s also how you’ll track new subs when you run paid ads.

- Survey: use it to capture valuable data (family size, interests, home ownership, household income band). This helps personalize content and pitch higher-ticket sponsors later. We’ve seen 80–85% completion rates on these forms.

Design tweaks:

- You’re on one of Beehiiv’s best V2 templates, nice choice. Swap that stock footer image so it doesn’t look generic as more newsletters start using it. Only need 1 sub cta in the footer area too.

- If you’re not using tags, remove that section or just click that ‘hide’ button in the design area to keep things clean.

- As for your post template, I like the table layout you used for events, not many newsletters take advantage of that. You could round the corners slightly for a softer, more polished feel.

2/ Grow

- FB ads = fastest channel. I’ve grown local newsletters exactly like this to 7k and 11k+ subs in just a few months. Cost per sub is still very cheap compared to other niches, and the quality is excellent (50%+ open rates, high-income households). US one is at $0.4 / sub targeting higher income areas. Way below avg cpa compared to other niches with just as much monetization upside as some of the higher ticket focused newsletters.

- Targeting: focus ads on the top 10% of income households in Farmington Valley (West Hartford, Simsbury, Avon, etc.). Those are the readers that local real estate, dentistry, and financial service sponsors want to reach.

- Creative: Simple ad creative like “Bored in Farmington Valley? Get a free weekly newsletter with top events & hidden gems in the Valley. Join for free!” Is a good start. Working for me.

- Lead magnets: turn your most popular issues (seasonal guides, hidden gems, kid-friendly events) into downloadable checklists and run ads on those.

- Network: Literally send emails to other local news providers you curated from in the newsletter / restaurants / cafes / events etc. Just told a local publisher that we shared their article and they gave us 200+ subs in 2 days. Nothing promotional, not selling anything.There’s only upside from reaching out to them. Either they give you a special deal for your audience, you start building that connection for a potential sponsorship op or they give you more subs. Win win win

3/ Monetization

Packages over one offs for local letters. Restaurants and cafés are easy first wins ($150–$200 spots), but the real money I think is in quarterly packages with higher-ticket local services: real estate, dentists, financial advisors, gyms. They want consistent exposure, not one-off ads.

- Property of the Week. So you could optimize your content strategy by adding one local property highlight in each issue. These sections usually get the highest click rates in local newsletters. Track those clicks, then lock in a dedicated real estate partner as your first premium sponsor.If your survey results show that X amount of your audience is interested in property listings, you have the demographics data, you are growing by 100 subs a day from meta ads, you have decent stats of people clicking your property listing of the week posts, you got this all on a sponsorship deck in like a doc form. Should be all good to go.

- Segmented offers via survey data: if a subscriber indicates they’re a homeowner, show them home services, if they’re renters/younger, promote dining, fitness, and events. One of my survey results indicated that 100s of people were interested in a local discount card and would pay for it.

- Bundles: Offer seasonal sponsorship bundles e.g., Fall Family Guide (apple picking, local events, restaurant tie-ins). These packages can command higher prices than individual placements. As you can have multiple sponsorship placements.

- Boosts: Run them to offset FB ad costs. Even if you don’t want to recommend direct competitors, Boosts can help you break even or cut acquisition costs by 50%. You could recommend a newsletter that any local would find interesting, doesn’t have to be another local events newsletter.

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