Beehiv
Beehiv creators can now upload videos directly to a Community Feed. The update gives members a place to watch exclusive and early-access footage without opening an embedded video hosted elsewhere.
According to the LinkedIn announcement, native uploads are available now in Beehiiv Community.
Before this release, creators had to upload a video to YouTube, mark it as unlisted and embed the resulting link. That added an extra publishing step and left the unlisted link available to share outside the community. Native uploads keep the publishing workflow inside Beehiv.
Native video uploads shorten the publishing workflow
The change covers video formats that work better beyond a newsletter issue. Examples in the announcement include day-in-the-life footage, trailers, extended podcast conversations, music video first cuts, keynote backstage clips and requests for feedback on a new format.
| Previous workflow | New workflow |
|---|---|
| Upload the video to YouTube | Upload the video to Beehiv Community |
| Mark the YouTube video as unlisted | Publish it directly in the Feed |
| Copy and embed the external link | Members watch from the community |
| Risk the unlisted link being shared elsewhere | Keep delivery within the member Feed |
The update also supports longer or less polished material, including ten-minute blooper reels and behind-the-scenes recordings. Creators can use the Community Feed for video that is intended for their members rather than a wider public audience.
What builders can do with Community video
A newsletter operator can now pair an email publication with member-only video in the same platform. A podcast publisher could post an extended conversation after sending the edited episode. A creator preparing a launch could share a trailer or first cut with members before publishing it more widely. Community feedback requests can also include the video itself rather than an external embed.
The release is focused on publishing and delivery. It removes the separate upload, visibility setting and embedding steps described in the previous workflow.
Frequently asked questions
What are native video uploads in Beehiv Community?
Native video uploads let creators add video files directly to a Community Feed for members. They replace the earlier process of uploading an unlisted YouTube video and embedding its link.
What videos can creators publish in a Beehiv Community Feed?
The announcement lists trailers, day-in-the-life footage, podcast extensions, music video first cuts, keynote backstage clips, bloopers and videos asking members for feedback. It presents these as exclusive or early-access content for members.
Which Beehiv plan includes native Community video uploads?
The announcement does not give pricing or plan details for native video uploads. It confirms that the feature is available through Beehiiv Community.
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