Partnerships & loops

beehiiv Boosts

Newsletter recommendation network on beehiiv. Free or paid.

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Cost
Free + paid options

Free or paid recommendations in one network, per beehiiv. Paid boosts cost per subscriber; check current pricing.

Verdict
slow burn

Newsletters recommend each other, for free or for pay. Subscriber quality varies, so track who opens.

Difficulty
Easy

Mostly self-serve. Sign up and post, with light checks.

Effort
Low

About 2 to 4 hours a month.

First result
1 to 2 weeks

A rough range for one person working on it part-time.

Payoff
Steady

a trickle that lasts while you run it.

Best for

Newsletters on beehiiv that want new readers.

Not for

Products without a newsletter.

Pros

  • Free or paid newsletter growth
  • Quick to set up

Cons

  • Subscriber quality varies
  • Only on beehiiv

The full guide

Last verified 2026-10-30

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01What it is and who is there

beehiiv is a newsletter platform, and Boosts is its recommendation network: publishers recommend each other's newsletters to new subscribers, either free or paid. beehiiv describes it as a way to "connect with relevant publishers to reach new readers, earn from your audience, and grow automatically." The audience is newsletter readers on beehiiv publications.

02Cost and what you actually pay for

Free recommendations cost nothing. Paid boosts charge per subscriber gained; you set the price, and beehiiv sets its terms. Check current pricing.

03Is it right for you?

It fits newsletters on beehiiv that want new readers. It fits poorly for products without a newsletter. Quality varies, so new subscribers from paid boosts need watching.

04Before you start

  • A newsletter on beehiiv with a clear topic.
  • A budget per subscriber if you use paid boosts.
  • Read beehiiv's current Boosts terms.

05Step-by-step: how to distribute here

  1. Enable recommendations and add newsletters you genuinely recommend.
  2. Offer a paid boost at a price per subscriber you can afford.
  3. Approve publishers who fit your topic.
  4. Track opens and clicks of boosted subscribers.
  5. Pause partners whose subscribers do not engage.

06What to post or submit

Newsletter description for the network:

[Newsletter] — [topic] for [who], every [schedule]. Readers get [benefit].

07Common mistakes and do-nots

  • Do not accept boosts from unrelated publications.
  • Do not keep paying for subscribers who never open.

08How to measure it

  • Track new subscribers per partner and their open rate after a month.
  • Track cost per engaged subscriber.
  • A realistic test: one month.

09Time budget

  • Before: 1 hour.
  • Ongoing: 1 hour a month.

10Pair it with

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