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Beehiiv Recasts Itself as a Full-Stack Creator Platform With AI Sites, Podcasts and No-Cut Sales

The rollout consolidates websites, podcasts and analytics on one platform, with a no-commission approach to creator revenue.

Overview

  • Beehiiv launched an AI website builder that can generate full sites via chat, drag-and-drop and image inputs, building on its Typedream acquisition.
  • New tools add podcast hosting, link-in-bio pages, professionally designed templates, audience segmentation and automated workflows to centralize creator operations.
  • Real-time analytics debut with granular traffic and engagement insights, with broader rollout of the upgraded web analytics slated after an initial beta phase.
  • Monetization now includes paid subscriptions and digital product sales without platform commissions, with courses and merchandise planned for next year.
  • CEO Tyler Denk reports roughly 55,000 active users, a $32 million ARR and about $1 million in monthly ad revenue, as the revamped ad network introduces dashboards and a 20% cut on network-sold ads while creators earn an estimated $2.5–$3 million per month.