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Many business establishments, especially local and small businesses, take advantage of programmable LED signs to boost their sales. This is because programmable LED signs help drive traffic towards an establishment, in this case, a quaint restaurant located in Hiawassee, Georgia. Café Portofino owner Ken Merritt has noticed an increase in its sales as people immediately began to flock the restaurant, especially during Fridays and Saturday nights. The primary reason Merritt opted for programmable LED signs is because the location is somewhat hidden, nestled somewhere in Dogwood Lane as one drives by Highway 76. The location is itself a challenge, which is why Merritt turned to non-traditional advertising tools to boost his café’s sales and visibility. Now that the restaurant displays its products, events, and new menu items through the use of programmable LED signs and illuminated LED displays , people instantly recognized Café Portofino, even from a distance. Those driving by Hi...

Programmable LED signs serve a number of functions, the chief purpose of which is to advertise. While some establishments and small business owners display programmable LED signs on their windows, major advertisers and even malls, nowadays, use digital signage to promote other business establishments located in the area. Other entrepreneurs also take advantage of programmable LED signs by buying space in major traffic locations. Programmable LED signs start at relatively low prices, especially if purchased from reputable LED sign manufacturers who offer discount and wholesale prices. This is one reason why small businesses invest in programmable LED signs. Managing programmable LED signs are also inexpensive, especially if you use it in the long run. This is because programmable LED signs are flexible, which means that they can be programmed to operate only for a certain time and messages can be modified at will. Additionally, programmable LED signs offer a number of animations....

You’ve seen them everywhere. Whether it’s at your favorite coffee shop, along the road, in front of the church or the school— LED signs are everywhere. It is the latest in digital outdoor advertising and for good reason. It is relatively more eco-friendly, it’s effective, it’s durable, and it’s cost efficient. However, even with the proliferation of LED sign manufacturers both online and offline, finding a good and cheap LED sign deal can still be a tricky process. Here are some simple tips to make every penny count when it comes to purchasing your own LED sign for your business. 1. Decide on your desired specification. Installing a LED sign is not as easy as just buying one and hanging it outside your store. You have to know how big you want it to be and where you want it placed. Keep in mind some key factors when making this decision. Outdoor LED signs have to be brighter to compensate for ambient lighting from the sun. When it comes to color, you have several options. You can have...

Earlier in this blog, we taught you how to produce your own LED sign with six simple steps. While that activity centered on creating small to medium-sized LED signs for your business, this time we offer you a larger DIY LED sign project – creating a large LED sign . Large LED signs are guaranteed to help attract potential customers’ attention or simply give your business added exposure. This may be moderately challenging but here are the steps to making your own large LED sign. 1. Prepare the following materials: a. Poster board b. Hole punch c. Scissors d. Craft knife e. LED light bulbs f. 22-gauge wire g. Switch h. 4 AA Batteries and holder i. Wire cutters j. Soldering iron and solder k. Glue l. Pencil 2. On a sheet of a poster board, draw out the shape of your large sign. Use illustrations, lettering, and art. Define the areas that will be lit by the LED light bulbs and then cut the sign’s borders out from the poster board. 3. Using small circles, draw the areas inside the shapes...

By this time, we all know that LED stands for Light Emitting Diode. Technology everywhere utilizes LEDs. Whether it is commercial vehicle taillights, key rings, flashlights, exit signs, open signs, or any LED signs for that matter, LED has become the staple technology in the sign industry today due to the powerful effectiveness LED signs have in advertising and marketing. The technology of LED sign has developed greatly in the past few years. With many companies and establishments using LED signs for their businesses, companies can achieve lower prices with more options. LED signs come in many forms. For example, online manufacturer of LED signs AffordableLED.com offers programmable message boards, open signs, illuminated business hour signs, and a whole gamut of LED signs with a variety of options. LED signs will be used more and more in the future. This alone attests to the many advantages and benefits LED signs can offer. While it should be recognized that different vendor soluti...

For those who plan to open a café, bistro, or a small restaurant, one of the first things you must invest in is a high quality LED sign or LED open sign . While there are other means of marketing, such as flyers, ads, and such, a catchy LED sign or open sign is constant promotion, allowing you to market your establishment aggressively.  First of all, LED signs for restaurants must be carefully chosen. An open sign bearing the image of a coffee immediately tells passersby that you are a café who is ready to serve them. Similarly, a pizza open sign immediately entices people to check out your pizza joint. Because LED signs are attractive and are noticeable, even from a distance, it’s important to choose restaurant LED signs that immediately speak of what your restaurant is all about. Window LED displays are also a constant advertisement. Having an attractive LED display sign on a window that portrays what you are serving, be it ice cream, sushi, tacos, or a restaurant LED sign, i...

PHS-100 -- Programmable Business Hour Sign Programmable LED message boards are one of the top advertising tools businesses employ to maximize their marketing budget. Aside from being able to customize messages and information, programmable LED message boards have animation features that passersby will find entertaining. Additionally, these digital signs can store multiple files and are easily programmable via remote keyboard. To effectively create efficient messages that will get the attention of your target audience, here are a few tips. When thinking of information to be displayed on your programmable LED signs, it’s important that you set a goal of what you want to achieve. By focusing on a specific purpose, the message you wish to convey will be clearer. LED signs offer limited space and it is essential that every inch is maximized in order to achieve its full potential. Know your budget. Planning for costs helps strategize features and options that are would be more effective...