Posted by Molly Stansbury on Wed, Dec 14, 2011 @ 07:00 AM
We love Vista products! You see them everywhere from your local hospital wings to a hotel you visit in a far away location. Vista System had launched a new and exciting Post & Panel look by adding new bases and end caps to their product line. The product is composed of two posts, which support the center sign via a special end cap. The oval shaped free standing metal base allows you to place the sign in any desired location without having to bolt it.
The sample presented hereby is based on posts supporting one sign. This sign and other variations of it are suitable for several applications. For instance, one may use the product as a lobby information display, like shown in the picture, while another will choose to transform it to a mobile directory sign by simply applying divider strips to it. The possibilities are endless!
You can find several other Vista products on our website HERE, but if you have a special job that requires custom sizes or need additional help, please feel free to contact us.
Posted by Molly Stansbury on Mon, Dec 05, 2011 @ 06:30 PM
We have a new product video!
Here at The Sign Place, we're creating videos as an initiative to exhibit our products and services in more detail. For our first video, we have highlighted our banner products and explained their differences. Whether you're looking for a heavy duty banner for outdoor use or a one-time occasion banner for inside an office or home, we have just the right banner for you. We also offer a variety of finishing options for our custom banners. Create your own banner! It's easy and we're here to help.
Posted by Molly Stansbury on Fri, Nov 04, 2011 @ 06:00 AM
We've all been affected by family, friends and loved ones serving in the military but what a joyful time when they return home! There are many different options online for ordering welcome home banners and military signs. We have had the pleasure of printing and shipping many custom welcome home banners to our proud military families. Here is one story from a customer that we'd like to share:
I really have to say that I'm very satisfied with you, your work and your webpage. Even though when I ordered my first banner, the background was a bit darker than what was shown on the screen - but your material, the fact that you don't charge extra for those holes in it, your customer service and the price in the end is really awesome. I checked so many sites to get a banner, but they charged extra for every little thing, their designs were just awful and in the end the price was most of the time double of yours but about the same size as yours. Thank you so much for what you do and I'm sure my husband will love the banner too when he sees them on base the day he returns from Afghanistan.
Best wishes,
Sandra Reece
We love to make our customers happy! The Sign Place goes above and beyond when it comes to customer service and quality products at a great price - no hidden fees. Do you know someone that will be returning home from being away on training or in the military? Become a satisfied customer like Sandra and order a custom Welcome Home banner!
Posted by Molly Stansbury on Fri, Oct 28, 2011 @ 08:00 AM
Fall and winter is definitely in the air! Along with the leaves falling and the temperature dropping, this season means lots of get togethers and events to look forward to and start planning. Whether it be sports events or Harvest festivals, what better way to promote your event or add spark to your party than with a custom banner?
Our vinyl and mesh banners are ideal for outdoor use and can be customized to say anything you desire. They hold up against wind and weather, but in especially windy areas or tunnels we recommend choosing wind slits from out finishing options. Mesh and vinyl banners can be used time and time again, if properly taken care of after they are taken down. Our paper banners are perfect for those indoor, one time use occasions like retirement or birthday parties. They can also be used for Halloween or any other holiday inspired party that might be held indoors. Using our impressive background image selection for all holiday themes, you can create a banner that will catch eyes and have a lasting impression on the people who see it. Whether it's a Christmas banner in the front of your business, or a Thanksgiving Potluck announcement, check out our selecection of custom banners to celebrate the holidays!
Posted by Molly Stansbury on Thu, Jul 28, 2011 @ 06:00 AM
The front signs of your business are the most important, especially when dealing with potentially new customers. You want that sign to be clean and professional, since it is often the first thing a person will see. If you have had the same sign in front of your business for 5+ years, perhaps it might be time to think about a facelift. Updating your signage can do wonders. Updating your logo can do even more!
We have spoken about the importance of a great company logo before. Your logo should be clean and incorporate an important aspect of your business, if applicable. The logo should be unique and stand out on a crowded street. It should leave a distinct impression on the people who see it.
Your logo identity is very important and should be utilized in all of your business campaigns, including print advertising and especially on all of your signage. Adding something to a logo, changing colors or recreating the entire thing can change the look and feel of your business. Sometimes jazzing up your look can bring in more business or reach a different market. An updated logo should mean everything else gets updated as well. For example, we recently had a client that incorporated a "happy car" image into their brand name. They launched a TV and print campaign and had the happy car image everywhere. They also decided to update their main sign, which was a great move. The sign needed to be updated to reflect a clean and professional environment, since it was many years old. It also needed the updated logo that people around town would recognize thanks to the identifiable new look!
What could updating your logo or business signs do for your company?
Posted by Molly Stansbury on Wed, Jul 20, 2011 @ 06:00 AM
Custom signs that are attractive and precise are perfect for all sorts of companies. When your business is located in a shopping area, or downtown district, you might find yourself with an awning in the front of your store. This can be good or bad news. Replacing an awning can be expensive and might be out of your budget. Sometimes a person might not want to replace the entire awning since they might not be in that location forever.
In this specific case, the new tenant tried to paint over the former tenant's name. Good try but the shadow of the name still showed through the paint on the awning. We had a solution for them! We were able to make custom signs made on Dibond (aluminum material) and place it right over the old name. We screwed through the old awning material and right into the awning frame. Notice the before and after picture!
It was an inexpensive way to dress up an awning until they are ready to replace the stretched materal completely. There are many inexpensive solutions to dressing up business signs without replacing them. If you think a custom sign or custom decals could help improve your store front, let us know.
Posted by Molly Stansbury on Wed, Jul 06, 2011 @ 01:00 PM
Roadside signs have the potential to reach many customers, if the sign in question is attention grabbing as well as pratical. Modular Curved Frame Technology (MCFT) company Vista System International has introduced a brand new double-sided flag sign, designed just for that: use right at the side of roads. Vista says the product's construction allows for 'maximal visibility' for traffic passing it, which is exactly what these type of signs should do.
The flag sign is provided in a range of sizes, with a maximum size that screams attention. Vista explains that it's made up of three Vista Light extrusions, aluminium end caps installed at the top and bottom of the sign, two square supporting profiles for internal stabilisation, and two polycarbonate inserts, which are used as the background for the graphic inserts. These custom inserts are what really make the sign stand out for your specific company.
Vista Signs has been providing custom frames for a variety of clients. You can find many products as well as the catalog here. Vista System International states its MCFT signage options are 'designed to fill the gap between modular and custom made signs'. The systems have been used recently for projects at Sarasota Yacht Club in Sarasota, Florida, USA, and by sign company Morgan Signs at Spire Healthcare's private hospitals in Cardiff and Bristol.
This article and additional information can be found here.
Posted by Molly Stansbury on Tue, Jun 28, 2011 @ 11:00 AM
There are so many different companies in our great country and so many unique people that make up these companies. If you are lucky enough to enjoy the people you work with, then you are lucky enough! If one of your co-workers, family members or friends is coming up on their retirement, why not throw them a party and include a custom retirement banner?
Retirement banners can be as unique as your dear friend. With a variety of different background images and clipart available, you are sure to find something that specifically matches the individual. We offer several funny and enduring quotes on our templates, but you can customize your banner to say anything!
We love hearing feedback about how one of our images was the perfect match for a person getting ready to retire. We recently heard from a customer about how the white picket fence image with pink flowers fit her beloved friend to a T! The customer was going to make this banner as an additional surprise to her friend who is set to retire this year. She was able to customize the font and colors to exactly what she wanted as well. We are positive that our custom banners will be the cherry on top of your retirement party cake! And with special shipping options and customer service, you can rest assured that your banner will arrive on time.
Posted by Molly Stansbury on Wed, Jun 15, 2011 @ 04:45 PM
Studies show that signs and banners that include photos get 100% better feedback compared to text alone. Using personal photos or even a piece of clipart to enhance your banner does wonders and with new technology, printing full color banners is an easy process.
Summer is arriving and with it comes graduation, father's day, tournaments and many other parties to plan. Why not make your event that much better by designing a custom banner to hang? Our library of pre-designed layouts make it easy for you to customize one to suit your exact need! Add from a list of clipart and quality background images or upload your very own picture! Banners come in paper, vinyl or mesh materials and a variety of ways to hang.
Event banners are a great way to welcome people, thank sponsors, or simply provide a great photo opt! Birthday parties, graduation events, family get togethers and welcoming a soldier home are a few examples in a much greater list of where custom banners can be used. Have an event this weekend? NO PROBLEM. Our banner tournaround time is second to none, sometimes within the very next day your order is placed. With different shipping options, including overnight, you can design your banner today and have it arrive in no time. We are happy to help you with your custom event banner, from designing to making sure you will recieve it in time.
Posted by Molly Stansbury on Thu, May 19, 2011 @ 05:00 PM
Spring is here and summer is just around the corner. That means lots of fun events to attend, golf tournaments to participate in and party favors to receive! That also means event signs! Whether you are gearing up for your annual company golf tournament or planning a graduation or birthday party, you will need custom signs and possibly a step stake or two.
There are many different ways to display your signage. One of the easiest and cost effective ways to go are step stakes. There are two different types of stakes - a lighter version and a heavier duty version - and they aren't far apart in cost. The light version is perfect for those annual weekend tournaments or a one time special event, like a baby shower. The heavy version is for more permanent signage that will be displayed longer, like real estate signs, or if your event signage will be displayed in a windy area. Both types easily slide up into the corrugation of your yard sign or golf sign and can be placed into the ground.
Both types of step stakes are ideal for annual tournaments and events if you can remember to gather them all after the event is over! They can be stored and re-used many times since they are made of metal. They can be placed into the ground and still stand several feet above the ground. The choice is yours but don't forget you have options!