beehiiv agency for growing newsletters
We set up, migrate, design, grow and monetise newsletters on beehiiv. As an official beehiiv Expert Partner, we know the platform inside out, so every tool is working for your list, not sitting unused.
What is a beehiiv agency?
A beehiiv agency is a specialist team that builds and runs newsletters on beehiiv, the newsletter platform. It handles setup and migration, templates and design, writing and sends, growth tools such as Boosts, Recommendations and referral programmes, and monetisation through the beehiiv Ad Network, sponsorships and paid subscriptions. Expert Partners are agencies and freelancers listed in beehiiv's official Experts directory. Open Rate Media is a London-based beehiiv agency and an official beehiiv Expert Partner, listed as Calu Media Group.
What we do on beehiiv
Hand us the whole newsletter or just the parts you would rather not run yourself. Everything is built around beehiiv's own tools.
Setup & migration
Launch a new publication or move an existing list to beehiiv, with your subscribers, archive and branding carried across.
- New beehiiv launches
- Migration from Substack, Mailchimp and ConvertKit (now Kit)
- Subscriber and content imports
- Custom domains and sending setup
- Deliverability & list health
Design & templates
Branded post templates and a beehiiv website that look like your brand and read well on every screen.
- Post templates
- beehiiv website design
- Sign-up forms & landing pages
- Brand styling
Growth
More of the right subscribers, using beehiiv's own growth tools alongside your other channels.
- Boosts
- The Recommendations network
- Referral programmes
- Cross-promotions
- Social media & LinkedIn
Monetisation
Turn your audience into revenue with the tools built into beehiiv, plus direct sponsorships.
- The beehiiv Ad Network
- Ad sales & sponsorships
- Paid subscriptions
- Earning from Boosts
- Rate cards & media kits
SEO for beehiiv web posts
Every issue can live on your beehiiv website. We optimise those posts so new readers find you through Google and AI search.
- On-page SEO for web posts
- Titles, descriptions & URLs
- Archive structure & internal links
- GEO (AI search)
Automations & reporting
Welcome sequences and automated journeys that turn new sign-ups into loyal readers, with clear reporting on what works.
- Welcome & onboarding sequences
- Automated journeys
- Segments & tagging
- Analytics & reporting
Why hire a beehiiv Expert Partner
beehiiv's Experts directory lists the agencies and freelancers it recommends to publishers on its platform. Open Rate Media is listed there as Calu Media Group, our parent company.
That means you are working with a team that spends its days inside beehiiv, not a general marketing agency learning the platform on your newsletter. See our beehiiv Experts profile.
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Platform depth
beehiiv is the platform we know best and where most of our work happens, from the first send to ad revenue.
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One team for the whole newsletter
Management, growth and monetisation under one roof, so the setup, the content and the revenue plan all fit together.
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Honest advice
We will never promise a subscriber number we cannot stand behind. We tell you what is realistic for your niche and how we plan to get there.
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A focused team
Founded in 2024, we are a team of 6 and have worked with 25+ clients on their newsletters so far.
How it works
A simple process, whether you are launching on beehiiv, moving from another platform or already publishing.
Intro call
Book a 30 minute call. Tell us about your newsletter, your goals and where you are stuck.
Audit & plan
We review your beehiiv setup, or your current platform, and map out a plan for growth and revenue.
Build & launch
We handle setup, migration, templates and automations, then get your next issues out the door.
Grow & monetise
We run your growth and revenue programmes month to month and report back on what is working.
Frequently asked questions
What is a beehiiv Expert Partner?
A beehiiv Expert Partner is an agency or freelancer listed in beehiiv's official Experts directory to help publishers set up, grow and monetise newsletters on the platform. Open Rate Media is an official beehiiv Expert Partner, listed as Calu Media Group, our parent company.
Can you migrate my newsletter to beehiiv from Substack, Mailchimp or ConvertKit?
Yes. We handle migrations to beehiiv from Substack, Mailchimp, ConvertKit (now Kit) and other platforms. That includes importing your subscribers and, where the old platform allows it, your past posts, then rebuilding your templates and setting up your domain so readers keep getting your newsletter without a gap.
Should I use beehiiv or Substack?
It depends on your goals. Substack is quick to start and has a built-in reader network, but gives you less control over design, data and monetisation. beehiiv offers more tools for growth and revenue, plus custom domains and branding. For most brands and businesses we recommend beehiiv, and we are happy to talk through the trade-offs for your situation.
Can you help me make money from my beehiiv newsletter?
Yes. We set up and manage beehiiv's monetisation tools, including the Ad Network, Boosts and paid subscriptions, and we sell direct sponsorships backed by rate cards and media kits. The right mix depends on your audience, niche and goals, so we start with a plan rather than switching everything on at once.
Do I need a beehiiv agency, or can I run it myself?
Plenty of people run their own beehiiv newsletter. An agency makes sense when you want to grow faster, do not have time to learn every feature, or want someone else to handle sends, growth and revenue while you focus on the content or the business. We can take on the whole operation or just the parts you would rather hand over.
Do you only work with beehiiv?
beehiiv is the platform we know best and where most of our work happens. If you are on another platform, we can talk through whether moving makes sense for you and handle the migration if it does.
Ready to grow on beehiiv?
Tell us about your newsletter and we'll come back with a plan and a quote.