New Wall Sign Happy New Year

Have a happy new year with a new wall sign!

Do you want to have a prosperous new year? One way is to change your wall or pylon sign so that you look fresh and new.

You probably bought your sign 5-10 years ago and it may need some repairs. Over time, people get used to seeing the same thing over and over again. One way to get noticed again, is to update your sign image. People will get interested again and will want to stop in. Do you want people to stop in?

One thing a sign company can do is simply change the faces on your wall or pylon sign. This is a low cost way of updating your image. Also, you can change the content to reflect your current business better. Win Win for everyone.

An investment in an updated sign is an investment in advertising that works for you 24 hours, 7 days per week. Look at what you spent on your sign back when you bought it. If you divide that cost over the years it has been in service you will find that it has been one great investment.

Update your image and see the money come streaming in.

You may call me for some more information at 763-753-7571

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ADA signs – braille dots

ADA signs, or the Americans with Disabilities Act, are those signs that help all of us.

I like going to a building and being able to tell what all of the doors are for. I like seeing those ADA signs, that are so easy to read, and not accidentally walking into the ladies room because I couldn’t figure out the symbol.

Way finding systems

ADA signs are an integral part of an effective way finding system for your building. Your customers have a better experience when they can easily identify the places they are trying to reach inside of the building. These signs are raised letters with braille. The rules from the government spell out the size and placement of these signs, but they don’t have to be ugly. You can have your own unique style and colors and still be ADA compliant. COOL!

ADA in Minnesota

Whether your building is here in Coon Rapids, Mn or any other place, the rules apply the same way. These rules are dictated on the Federal level and are fairly straight forward.

Call us to help with your braille ADA signs. We can set you straight.

BANNERS, BANNERS, BANNERS

Minnesota signs can be banners too.

As you know, my sign company is in Ramsey Minnesota. So I know a bunch about the local ordinances. I have found that most cities have similar sign ordinances.

Why a Banner?

During the holidays or certain times of the year, a banner is a great way to get a specific message out to your potential customers. This banner is allowed on a temporary basis and is very cost effective for the short term.

Let me tell you a story:

A recent client of mine put up a temporary sign for his new furniture store.  I drove by a couple of days later and the sign was removed. I asked him why and he told me that it worked so well that he had to remove it in order to figure out what to sell next!

This is one example of many that I hear every week about signs that work. You may not be able to do an electronic sign, but a simple banner may do the trick.

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Lit Signs work!

Does a lit sign really help, or would a non lit wall sign work?

We answer this question every day with another questions; When will your clients be coming by your store?

If the answer is at night, then a lit sign is the way to go. If the answer is during the day, then yes, you may ignore the thousands of potential clients who drive by your store at night and get a non lit sign.

Do you see my point. A well designed lit wall sign or pylon sign works for you 24 hours a day and is seen by your most likely clients. THE ONES DRIVING RIGHT PAST YOUR DOOR (usually on their way to your competition)

In Minnesota, we have an added challenge, and that is night comes earlier and lasts longer during the winter months. So, your Minnesota Signs should be lit to give you the maximum benefit.

Your sign works for you and literally could only cost just penny’s a day. This is by for the cheapest and most effective form of advertising.

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Minneapolis sign installer

So you need a sign installed in the Twin Cities, eh?

What should you do first? You just found a guy going out of business, bought his sign off of Ebay and had it shipped to Minnesota. Now what?

Your in luck, here is a quick check list on the things to do to get your new old sign installed here in Minnesota.

1. Does it fit? All cities have size restrictions on wall signs. Usually 10-15% of the area of the wall on which it will be installed.
2. Does it match? Many landlords and some cities require that the sign match the other signs in the shopping center.
3. Did the landlord approve? It only takes a moment to ask.
4. Is it up to code? Check the sign for a UL label. This tells the electrical inspector that this electric sign was manufactured to specific criteria for safety.
5. Does it work? Surprisingly, many signs that have been shipped in, that you bought dirt cheap, doesn’t work
6. Did you call a licensed sign installer? Many if not all cities in the Twin Cities require a licensed sign installer to actually hang the sign.

Just a couple of simple questions, but questions that could save you hundreds, and maybe thousands of dollars. No one wants a wall sign that they can’t hang.

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PS – call your local sign guy (763-753-7571) he may have some used signs hanging around looking for a good home.

Minnesota Signs so blue

Why does your sign guy want you to stay away from blue letters?

Channel letters that are blue are just blurry at night. They’re hard to read. Same thing with green channel letters. At night, they are not very clear.

There are some things you can do to still have blue letters. Outline the letters with white. What this does is to provide a defined edge of the blue, bringing it into perfect sharpness.

Blue channel letters that work

Do you want to be seen at night? Then make sure your sign can be read.

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