Start Your Nurture Sequence Using Beehiiv
🦾 A.I. in Action
You don’t really need to overthink a great customer nurture sequence.
Here’s a step-by-step guide with real prompts that will help you start your first (or next) nurture sequence.
Step 1) Create Your beehiiv Account
Sign up at beehiiv.com, choose a plan, and set your publication name, URL, and branding (logo, colors, typography).
Prompt to ChatGPT:
“You are an experienced newsletter strategist. Help me name and position my beehiiv publication.
My audience: [target audience].
My niche: [topic/focus].
Tone: [professional, friendly, educational, etc.].
Please suggest:
• 3 potential publication names
• 1-sentence tagline for each
• A short ‘About’ description for my beehiiv page.”
Step 2) Set Up Your Domain and Deliverability
Authenticate your sending domain in beehiiv (SPF/DKIM) so your emails hit inboxes, not spam.
Prompt:
“Walk me through verifying my custom domain for beehiiv emails.
Domain provider: [GoDaddy/Cloudflare/Namecheap].
Explain what each DNS record does and how to test email deliverability once it’s set up.”
Step 3) Import or Build Your Audience
Upload your current email list (CSV) or connect tools like ConvertKit, Mailchimp, or Zapier. If starting fresh, use beehiiv’s signup form or pop-up.
Prompt:
“Write a short, friendly opt-in message for my newsletter signup form.
Focus on: [main benefit].
Offer: [free resource, insider tips, or weekly insights].”
Step 4) Write a Welcome Email
Create a warm welcome message that delivers value and sets expectations.
Prompt:
“Write a welcome email for my new beehiiv subscribers.
Include:
• A thank-you note
• What to expect (topics + frequency)
• A recommended first resource or article
• A friendly sign-off from [your name].”
Pro Tip: Turn on double opt-in to keep your list clean and verified.
Step 5) Plan Your Content Pillars and Schedule
Choose 2–4 content themes (e.g. "Growth Tactics", "Tool of the Week", "Case Study Saturday") and decide how often you’ll send (start with once per week).
Prompt:
“You are an editorial strategist. Create 3 content pillar ideas for a [topic/niche] newsletter targeting [audience].
For each pillar, include:
• Example issue titles
• The main takeaway
• CTA idea (e.g., share, reply, click).”
Step 6) Design Your Newsletter Template
Use beehiiv’s built-in templates and customize your header, footer, colors, and sections to match your brand.
Prompt for Canva Magic Studio or Gamma App:
“Design a newsletter header image for [newsletter name].
Use colors [insert hex codes].
Style: clean, modern, and trustworthy.
Include logo placement and a soft gradient background.”
Bonus Prompt (for icons or section graphics):
“Create 3 minimalist icons that fit my newsletter’s visual style and represent my main content pillars.”
Step 7) Write and Publish Your First Issue
Draft your first email and focus on value over length. Include one main idea, actionable insights, and a clear CTA.
Prompt:
“Write my first beehiiv newsletter issue about [topic].
Include:
• A catchy headline
• A 2-sentence hook
• 3 short, actionable insights
• A CTA (e.g., read more, share, reply)
• A short closing sign-off.”
Pro Tip: Add a P.S. asking readers what they’d like to learn next.
Step 8) Promote and Grow
Use beehiiv’s referral system, share your newsletter on social media, and embed signup forms on your website.
Prompt:
“Suggest 5 creative ways to grow my beehiiv newsletter organically.
Include short captions or CTAs for LinkedIn, Instagram, and X (Twitter).”
Step 9) Automate Everything
Connect beehiiv with Zapier or Make to manage subscribers and track engagement.
Prompt:
“Suggest three automations to streamline my newsletter workflow. Include trigger, action, and tool.
Examples:
• New subscriber in beehiiv → Add to Google Sheet
• Opened last 3 emails → Tag as ‘Engaged’
• New signup → Send Slack notification to team.”
Step 10) Analyze and Improve
Review open rates, CTRs, and subscriber growth after each send. Double down on what performs best.
Prompt:
“Here are my beehiiv results:
Open rate: [X%]
Click rate: [Y%]
Subscriber growth: [Z].
Suggest three engagement improvements and two A/B tests to run next week.”
Save your winning prompts in a “Newsletter Prompt Library” for future issues.
Why This Works
✅ A.I. handles setup, content, and design—so you can focus on ideas.
✅ You build a repeatable system for content and growth.
✅ Every step compounds toward a loyal, monetizable audience.
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