Sponsor LanternRack & Media Kit
Reach self-hosters, DevOps engineers, and homelab builders with verified, technical shortform walkthroughs and permanent Docker Compose documentation.
LanternRack produces high-retention 60-second vertical deploys (YouTube Shorts, TikTok, Instagram Reels) paired with permanent, copy-paste technical guides and multi-container stack recipes.
Why Developers & Self-Hosters Trust LanternRack
- Real Terminal + Browser Footage: Every video shows the actual
docker compose up -dexecution and live web UI onboarding — never slide decks or stock B-roll. - High-Intent Companion Traffic: Viewers come directly from our vertical shorts to copy the
docker-compose.ymlfile, environment variables, and reverse-proxy config. - Technical Audience: Homelab operators, Linux sysadmins, self-hosters, and developer-tools adopters.
Partnership Formats
| Deliverable | What's Included | Labeling & Compliance |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Dedicated Verified Run (Short + Guide) | 60s vertical video across YouTube Shorts, TikTok & Reels + permanent Hugo how-to guide with 1-click compose.yml download | Marked #ad / Sponsored on video and in guide header per FTC & Competition Bureau Canada rules |
| 2. Weekly Rack Digest Integration | Featured slot in our double-opt-in weekly email sent to homelab builders (150-word technical spotlight + direct CTA) | Clearly labeled [Sponsor] block |
| 3. Stack Comparison / Infrastructure Partner | Hardware, storage, VPS, or Tailscale/WireGuard ingress callout inside relevant stack guides | Full disclosure banner + rel="sponsored" link attributes |
Our Non-Negotiable Editorial Rules
- It Must Boot in Our Testbed: We only showcase software, hardware, or infrastructure tools that our engineering pipeline actually deploys and verifies.
- No Fake Benchmarks: We do not alter terminal timings, hide required dependencies, or remove security caveats.
- Clear Disclosure: All paid placements follow our Affiliate & Sponsorship Disclosure Policy.
Request Rates & Availability
Email sponsors@croogserverdude.ca with your repository link, product overview, and target launch window.