For those new to beehiiv, we’ve created a helpful video tutorial to guide you through creating and publishing a post (aka your newsletter). Below the video, you'll find written instructions with timestamps, allowing you to easily jump to specific sections of the video.

Watch and learn: How to Write a Post in beehiiv

Getting Started

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Upon logging in, you’ll be brought to your account Dashboard where there are a few easy ways to start creating a post. From the left panel options, you can:
- Click Start Writing to open the Post Builder instantly.
- Click the arrow next to Start Writing to choose from:
  Blank Draft which will open the Post Builder instantly.
  Use Template to choose from an existing template you’ve created.
- Click Posts to view all of your previous posts and drafts.
- Click Start Writing in the upper right corner to open the Post Builder instantly.
Once you begin drafting or choose a template, you’ll be redirected to the Post Builder.
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In the Post Builder, you’ll find five pages at the top: Compose, Audience, Email, Web, and Review. These are the steps you'll follow to create, configure, and publish your post.

Compose Page

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Shortcuts in the post editor

The beehiiv post editor offers these easy shortcuts to speed up your workflow:

Toolbar Shortcuts

Shortcut	Command
Bold	To quickly apply or remove bold from your text, type: Command/Control + B
Italicize	To quickly apply or remove italics from your text, type: Command/Control + I
Underline	To quickly apply or remove underline from your text: type Command/Control + U
Strikethrough	If you need to add strikethrough to your text, type: Command/Control + Shift + X
Highlight	Need to highlight your text? Type: Command/Control + Shift + H
Superscript	To see your text in superscript formatting, type: Command/Control +
Subscript	To see your text in subscript formatting, type: Command/Control +

Text Visualization Shortcuts

Shortcut	Command
Blockquote	Need to quote someone? Use Command/Control + Shift + B to see their quote pulled out from the text as a blockquote.
Codeblock	Have some code to share? Use Cmd/Ctrl + Opt/Alt + C then select which kind of code it is to display a line or chunk of code. Note: This does not transform the code.
Heading	Switch between heading levels by typing Command/Control + Opt/Alt + <number> with the number indicating heading size for the text (H1, H2).
Numbered List	Easily create an ordered, numbered list by typing Command/Control + Shift + 7.
Bullet List	Create a bulleted list by typing Command/Control + Shift + 8

General Shortcuts

Shortcut	Command
Adding Emojis	Type a colon (:) followed by the emoji name.
Search and replace	Use Command/Control + F to search and replace words or phrases in your post. You can replace one instance or all instances of a specific word.
Undo	Make a mistake? No problem. Use Command/Control + Z to undo your last action.
Redo	If you used Undo and didn’t mean to, you can always fix it by typing Command/Control + Shift + Z to redo what you just undid.

Shortcuts Native to beehiiv

Shortcut	Command
Select Parent	To highlight and select the individual node you’re working in, type: Command/Control + A (1x) If you want to highlight and select the entire section you are working in, type: Command/Control + A (2x) If you wish to select the entire newsletter you have written, type: Command/Control + A (3x)
Insert new Footnote with marker	Insert a new footnote with a market by typing ^^
Insert marker for existing footnote	If you wish to add a marker to an existing footnote, type: ^<footnoteNumber>
Comment	To add a comment for your team, type: Command/Control + M

Audience Page

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On the Audience page, you can define which segments of your audience will receive the post. This is where you can include or exclude specific segments of subscribers. The segmentation options allow for greater personalization of your email content, ensuring the right people receive the right message.

Key Elements
- Included/Excluded segments: Choose specific groups based on predefined conditions.
- Preview recipient count in Summary: On the right side of the page, you'll see an estimate of how many people will receive your post based on your selected options.

Email Page

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On the Email page, you'll set up the email details that will be sent to your subscribers. This is where you can personalize the subject line, preview text, and sender details.

Key Elements
- Subject line: Craft a compelling subject line to capture the recipient’s attention.
- Preview text: Add text that shows in the inbox preview, giving more context to the subject.
- A/B test: Test out different subject lines for your post.
- Social, Like, and Comment buttons: You can add social sharing, like, and comments to a post.
- Custom Read Online URL:By default, the 'Read Online' link will lead to the web version of your post. You can choose to override this and redirect to a different site instead. Click into the Advanced Settings drop down menu to get started.

Web Page

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The Web page focuses on how your post will appear on your publication website. This section lets you preview and edit the SEO settings, post visibility, and more.

Key Elements
- Post URL: Customize the slug for your web version before the post is published.
- Advanced email capture: Add a popup or gated capture for your post.
- Comments: Control who can comment on your post.
- Audio newsletter: Toggle this feature on to offer an audio version of your post, a player will be displayed at the top of the web post.
- SEO title and meta description: Customize how your post appears in search engines.
- Canonical URL: If you’re republishing content from another site, you can set the canonical URL here.
- Post Visibility: Decide whether to hide the post from the feed or feature it by toggling the available options. You can feature up to six posts on your webpage.
- Custom display date (Eastern Daylight Time): Click into Advanced settings to choose a custom display date for your article. By default, the publish date is displayed, but you can easily override this without impacting the actual publish date.

Review Page

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The Review page provides a final overview of all the settings before the post is published. You can review the audience segments, email, and web configurations, ensuring everything is correct before hitting publish.

Key Elements
- Review audience and email settings: Ensure the segments and email content are accurate.
- Verify your A/B settings: Confirm they are exactly as you would like them to be.
- Scheduled post or publish immediately: Decide when the post should go live.

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