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beehiiv Recommendations

Cross-promotion and paid subscriber referral network for newsletters.

From the Xiry library · Updated 3 October 2026

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beehiiv Recommendations (formerly known as Boosts) is a built-in network that lets newsletter writers cross-promote each other or buy and sell subscriber referrals. Publishers can monetize new signups by displaying recommended newsletters after opt-in and earning a set bounty per verified subscriber.

What it's for

  • Monetize new email signups by recommending relevant paid partner newsletters
  • Acquire verified email subscribers by paying other creators a set bounty per lead
  • Swap cross-recommendations with other newsletter publishers for free mutual growth

Features

  • Post-signup recommendation modals for seamless reader opt-in
  • Bounty monetization (formerly Boosts) paying out per verified subscriber
  • Targeting controls by niche category and subscriber geography
  • Auto-pause rules to stop spending if referral engagement drops below a threshold
  • Auto-accept tools to match and approve relevant publisher partners automatically
  • Live dashboard tracking pending, verified, and rejected subscriber referrals

Pricing

Freemium. Free recommendations available on all plans; paid recommendations (Boosts) require Lite or Pro plans plus acquisition spend

Details

Type
Web app
Category
Marketing & Sales
Topic
Email Marketing
Open source
No
Platforms
Web
For
Newsletter creators, digital publishers, and media businesses looking to grow or monetize subscriber acquisition.
Alternative to
SparkLoop, ConvertKit Creator Network, Substack Recommendations
Tags
newsletters, monetization, referrals, audience growth, email marketing

Why it was saved

  • @theclarkgary, 28 August 2023: Allows creators to earn $2 to $4 per subscriber by recommending other free newsletters to their audience upon signup.

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