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People want to do almost everything on their own nowadays. LED sign boards are no exception. LED signs for any business are decorative tools that simultaneously market a business’s products or services. With an added visual flair displayed on any establishment, business owners will witness an increase in foot traffic, customers, and sales. Affordable LED signs are easily available but for those curious enough to build their own LED sign boards, here are six easy steps. 1. First, prepare the following tools: Poster board, scissors, pencil, LED lights, resistors, soldering iron and solder, 9-volt battery and connector, wire, super glue, and tape. 2. The final design of your LED sign should be drawn or traced onto a poster board. Black poster boards give an added effect in the dark; so, in order to maximize your LED sign , purchase black poster boards or card stocks. 3. Measure the length of each line on your design and poke a hole every quarter of an inch along these lines with a scisso...

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...

The basics of purchasing and installing LED signs and open signs have been mentioned in this blog numerous times. There are, of course, the most essential factors that one should take into consideration when investing in open signs and LED signs such as viewing distance and angle, budget, message, and colors. Still, there are other things to keep in mind when picking the right LED sign for your business. 1. Know what your goal is for advertising with LED signs. One goal of LED sign advertising is to stand out in the marketplace and generate excitement among your customers. To stand out from your competitors, you will need to consider the hardware and the software of the LED sign you are about to choose. For example, using open signs lets passersby know that you are open for business and are welcome to entertain their queries. 2. Find out what the local zoning and ordinance laws are. This helps determine the kind of LED sign and/or open sign you can use for your business. Knowing ...

Early in childhood, people have been influenced by the power of the television. Taking this phenomenon further, just imagine the power LED signs, open signs , LED message boards, and all LED displays can bring. These signs hold within itself the power to attract a certain type of consumer behavior. The trick is to display these LED signs the right way.  LED signs already help save thousands of advertising dollars with its high visibility, attractiveness, and low electricity costs. Then, how can a business maximize the profits LED signs bring? Set your goals. Know what you want to achieve with your LED signs. Is it to increase a sale of a particular product? Or increase foot traffic by the next holiday season? When you know your goals, it is easy to determine which LED signs , open signs, or LED displays to use. Understand your equipment. Each type of LED sign has its own advantages and its own limitations. Know all factors behind your LED signs so as it can be easier to plan you...

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...

There is a long time adage in the signage industry that goes, “A business with no sign is a sign of no business.” Think about this short, yet striking line, and you will realize that it holds a certain amount of truth in it. Not letting people know that your establishment is open means that you are slowly letting passersby trickle away, not maximizing the potential customers that could enter your store. Hence, the top two reasons why small establishments need a LED open sign : Having an Open Sign lets all customers know that your business is open.  Think about this: How many times have you passed up the chance to go inside a store simply because you do not know that they are open? You just stay in your car, too lazy to go down to check and see if the store is open. If you are like this, think of how many other people think the exact same way? These people are your potential customers. It is human nature for people to want what is convenient for them. Getting out of a car to chec...

Customized and programmable open signs help increase foot traffic to your business establishment. Programmable business hour signs, for example, inform passersby of your operating hours while led open signs make your clients feel welcome and appreciated by inviting them inside. When preparing custom led open signs to be displayed in your store, here are a few tips you should keep in mind. • Specify your operating hours by differentiating between the mornings and afternoons. Some establishments such as bars and restaurants start business hours in the early afternoon up until midnight while most shops open early in the morning and close at night. By distinguishing between morning and afternoon operating hours, you avoid confusing clients, which can lead to losing customers in the process. • Tue – Thur is different from Tue, Thur. Tue – Thur means your store is open from Tuesdays until Thursdays while Tue, Thur means that you only operate every Tuesdays AND Thursdays. Again, by clearly s...