CostObserver

Write for CostObserver

🎁 Get Published, Get Rewarded

Selected guest posts receive a 10 SGD Grab/Amazon voucher.

Why Write for Us?

📢 Reach Cloud Engineers, CTOs, and FinOps Professionals
🎯 Build your brand as a SecFinOps Thought Leader
🔗 Get backlinks to your website and LinkedIn
💰 Receive 10 SGD voucher

What We Publish

Topics: SecFinOps, Cloud Cost Optimization, Multi-Cloud Security, Case Studies, Tutorials

We want: ✅ Real numbers: “Saved $10K/month” not “significant savings” ✅ Personal experience and unique insights ✅ 1,200-2,500 words with images ✅ Original content (no plagiarism, no pure AI)

We reject: ❌ Sales pitches ❌ Generic advice ❌ Republished content

How to Submit

Step 1: Pitch

Email hello@costobserver.com with:

Title and 2-3 sentence summary
Why it’s relevant
Your background

Review: 3-5 days

Step 2: Write

Use template below. Download sample file or view example post.

Markdown editors: Use Dillinger, StackEdit, or VS Code.

Send images separately (PNG/JPG) or indicate placement.

Use royalty-free images: Unsplash, Pexels, or your own.

Step 3: Submit

Send draft to hello@costobserver.com

Review: 5-7 days

Step 4: Get Published

Your post goes live with author credit, social promotion, and 10 SGD voucher!

Blog Post Template

---
title: "Your Title Here"
excerpt: "One compelling sentence under 160 characters"
category: "SecFinOps"
date: "1st Feb 2026"
readTime: "5 min read"
author: "Your Name"
authorRole: "Your Title"
authorImage: "/generic/team/author.jpeg"
authorLinkedIn: "https://www.linkedin.com/in/yourprofile/"
slug: "your-post-slug"
---

## Hook with Problem or Stat

Start with something surprising. Keep paragraphs 2-3 sentences.

## Main Point 1

Use specific numbers. Tell stories.

**Example:**
- Before: $500/month instance at 15% CPU
- After: $150/month right-sized instance
- Saved: $350/month

## Main Point 2

Break up text with bullet points and bold.

## Conclusion

Summarize key takeaway. Clear next step.

---

*Cite sources: According to [research by X], security costs 16-49% of cloud bills.*

FAQ

Do you pay? Yes, 10 SGD voucher.

Can I republish? After 30 days with canonical link.

Can I link to my company? Yes, 1-2 relevant links.

AI content? AI-assisted okay if heavily edited. Pure AI rejected.

Ready?

Email: hello@costobserver.com

Subject: “Guest Post Pitch”