Beehiiv creators are buzzing about a new price increase
Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO.Beehiiv, a creator platform that has risen in popularity as an alternative to Substack, is increasing its prices — and many users aren’t happy. In a post on Bluesky, freelance journalist Tim Stevens expresses frustration with the changes to Beehiiv that he’s seen after switching to the platform earlier this year. “Since then, the sponsor choices and ad rates have tanked.” Stevens writes.
- ▪Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO.Beehiiv, a creator platform that has risen in popularity as an alternative to Substack, is increasing its prices — and many users aren’t happy.
- ▪In a post on Bluesky, freelance journalist Tim Stevens expresses frustration with the changes to Beehiiv that he’s seen after switching to the platform earlier this year.
- ▪“Since then, the sponsor choices and ad rates have tanked.” Stevens writes.
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