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Start a newsletter

Define an audience and publish one newsletter issue. Trial signup, delivery, unsubscribe and export before planning growth.

DifficultyBeginner
ScheduleDepends on scope
Steps6
Tools4
B
beehiiv
N
Notion
C
Claude
B
Buffer

Candidate tools and acceptance checks.

1

Pick a platform

B
beehiiv

Create a publication and draft the first issue.

Test signup, delivery and unsubscribe on the chosen plan. beehiiv’s verified free audience allowance is up to 2,500 subscribers; paid features need a separate quote.

Other candidates: Substack · Kit
2

Design a simple landing page

B
beehiiv

Create a subscribe page that states the topic and sending cadence.

Check the current template, domain and form features; trial the page on a phone and with a keyboard.

Other candidates: Carrd · Tally
3

Write with structure

N
Notion

Keep a topic backlog and outline for the first issue.

Use an accessible source of truth and check sharing/export before relying on a team workspace.

Other candidates: Obsidian · Bear
4

Find topic angles

C
Claude

Use an assistant to propose angles or reorganise a draft.

Verify factual claims against primary sources and edit the output; no model is established as a universal long-form winner.

Other candidates: ChatGPT · Perplexity
5

Promote each issue

B
Buffer

Prepare a few relevant promotional posts for channels you already use.

Check current scheduling limits and review each post; publication does not establish subscriber growth.

Other candidates: Typefully · Hypefury
6

Track what works

B
beehiiv

Record signup, delivery, clicks and unsubscribes with their scope.

Treat open-rate signals carefully and compare issues over time; no growth target or monetisation outcome is guaranteed.

Other candidates: Plausible · Fathom

Cost is not quoted.

Obtain the required feature tiers, seats, usage, transaction fees and operating costs before adopting this combination. A free allowance does not establish a complete commercial workflow.

  • beehiiv: USD · Paid prices displayed for 1,000 subscribers with yearly billing. Subscriber count changes the price. Plan names are Free, Lite, Pro and Enterprise. Payment-processing fees are separate from the subscription. Revenue or growth is not guaranteed. Official pricing
  • Notion: USD · USD selected in the vendor UI; annual and monthly billing both inspected. GBP prices are a separate regional display, not currency conversions of this table. Custom Agent credits and other add-ons are separate. The displayed GBP Business price was £16.50/member/month billed yearly; this table preserves USD scope. Official pricing
  • Claude: USD · Consumer subscriptions; API token billing is separate. Subscriptions do not include unlimited usage or API credit. Applicable taxes are additional. Official pricing

9 October 2026 price observations and their limits · Evidence policy

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