"Man, I've seen too many startups burn their cash on AWS. I've been in the trenches fixing AWS messes for years—startups launching MVPs, watching bills climb to $10K+ from dumb stuff like idle EC2s and untagged S3."
One client called me panicking over a $18K spike; we fixed it in days, down 35%. But here's the real talk: basic tips get you 10-15% savings. Want the full 30-50%?
You need our ArcLogiq Proprietary 7-Hidden-Lever AWS Audit Checklist—the exact playbook we use for 200+ clients. It's gated for a reason: competitors copy free advice, but this uncovers leaks 90% miss.
Why Free Tips Fall Short
Rightsizing? Everyone says it—saves 20% if lucky. Savings Plans? Great, but the wrong commitment wastes more. Our checklist reveals:
- !Hidden Egress Traps40% bills vanish with VPC endpoints + CloudFront.
- !Ghost ReservationsReclaim expired RIs worth $5K/year.
- !Shadow CostsLambda cold starts + NAT gateways killing margins.
Insider Tip: Connect with us and save 37%.
Quick Wins Anyone Can Grab (10-20% Savings)
Before you go deep, ensure you have the basics:
- IAM lockdown + MFA (prevents breaches that drain wallets).
- Tag everything, set strict budgets.
- Compute Optimizer for EC2 downsizes.
| Quick Fix | Savings | Why It Works |
|---|---|---|
| Delete idle EBS | 15-30% | Orphans eat storage fees |
| Spot for tests | 70-90% | Dev doesn't need reliable |
| S3 Lifecycle | 50% | Cold data to Glacier |
"But stop here, and you're leaving 20%+ on the table. ArcLogiq's checklist finds the rest."
ArcLogiq's Secret Sauce
We don't consult—we manage. 48-hour setups, Kubernetes-orchestrated monitoring, FinOps automation. Clients get 99.9% uptime, PCI-ready infra, monthly tweaks.
One SaaS went from $22K to $14K/mo—our audit spotted $3K in forgotten ElastiCache.