Day 20: How to Get Paid $500 to Write a Blog Post (Email Scripts)

$The$500 Email That Turned My Blog Into a Cash Machine

You’ve been told you need 100k followers to earn “real money” from sponsorships. Another lie.

I once accepted $50 to promote a protein powder—then spent 10 hours rewriting the brand’s awkward script. My reward? A lifetime supply of chalky vanilla shakes.

But last year, I discovered a pitch formula that landed me $500/blog post gigs with brands like Calm and Grammarly—at just 12k monthly visitors.

If you’re tired of trading hours for peanuts, this guide will show you:

• The exact email script that convinces brands you’re worth $500 (even as a “small” creator).
• How to find brands begging for content (they’re hiding in your analytics).
• Negotiation hacks to turn 200 offers into 800 payouts.

Why Brands Pay $500+ for Blog Posts (And How to Prove Your Worth)

Influencer Marketing Hub data reveals 73% of brands now budget for micro-influencer partnerships. But most bloggers fail because they pitch like this:
“I’ll write about your product!” → Brands hear: “I’ll make you do all the work.”

The Fix: Pitch results, not words.

Case Study: The $800 Post That Started With a Spreadsheet

A parenting blogger with 15k visitors/month:

• Step 1: Tracked her top 10 affiliate products using Google Analytics.
• Step 2: Pitched competitors: “My readers spent $2k on [Competitor’s] sleep training course last month. Let’s redirect that to you.”
• Result: $800/post deal + 10% affiliate commission.

Step 1: Find Brands That Need You (Not Just Want You)

Your ideal clients aren’t on influencer platforms—they’re lurking in your analytics and competitors’ backlinks.

Tool 1: SEMrush Backlink Analysis

1. Enter your competitor’s URL.
2. Filter by “Sponsored” or “Guest Post” links.
3. Pitch those brands: “I noticed you partner with [Competitor]. Here’s how I can drive better ROI.”

Tool 2: LinkedIn Sales Navigator

• Filters:
  • Industry: “Digital Marketing” or “Health & Wellness.”
  • Keywords: “Looking for content partners” or “Increase brand awareness.”

Example:
A finance blogger found 5 brands sponsoring a competitor’s podcast → Pitched “3 blog topics to convert your podcast listeners” → Landed $1.2k in gigs.

Step 2: Craft a Pitch That Sells Results (Not Words)

Your email isn’t a pitch—it’s a ROI calculator in disguise. Use this structure:

Subject Line: “Drive [X] leads from my [niche] audience”

• Example: “Drive 50 SaaS sign-ups from my 10k tech readers”

Opener: “I noticed you’re targeting [audience]—my readers spent $X on [related product] last month.”

• Example: “My readers purchased 82 copies of [Competitor’s] eBook in Q1.”

Pitch: “Here’s how a blog post can [specific goal] + 3 topic ideas tailored to your brand.”

• Example:

1. “How [Your Tool] Solves My Readers’ #1 Productivity Pain Point”

2. “5 [Your Industry] Trends My Audience is Obsessed With (2025 Data)”

3. “Why [Your CEO] Should Guest Post on My Blog (Plus Title Ideas)”

CTA: “Let’s schedule a 10-minute call to discuss?”

FAQs: Your Sponsorship Roadblocks, Solved

Q: “What if I don’t have a media kit?”
A: Use Canva’s free template → Focus on:

• Audience Demographics: Age, location, income.
• Performance Stats: Top-performing posts + affiliate conversion rates.

Q: “My audience is small. Will brands care?”
A: A hyper-niche audience (e.g., “Vegan Moms in Tech”) = higher rates. Charge $500 for 10k readers if they’re the right 10k.

Q: “How do I handle payment terms?”
A: 50% upfront via PayPal Invoice → Balance on publication.

Tomorrow’s Teaser:
“Day 21: Why a $MadeMe$5k in 30 Days”

• Sneak Peek: Turn readers into recurring revenue with Discord + Patreon hacks.
• Freebie: “Paid Community Launch Checklist” (with onboarding scripts).

CTA: “Want to build a rabid fanbase? Save this post—tomorrow’s guide prints passive income. If you are new here then must read this blog.”