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Signs that Beat the Storm
🌤️ Sun, Storm, Snow: What Our Customers Say About Durability Real-World Feedback from Contractors, Campaigns, and Local Businesses Who Need Signs That Last When it comes to yard signs, […]
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Fix That Sign! Yard Sign Design TIps That Actually Work.
🪧 Avoid These Sign Design Fails: Get Seen, Get Customers, and Look Darn Good Doing It! We’ve all seen ‘em—those poor signs out in the wild that are either too tiny to read, too cluttered to follow, or so faded they look like they’ve been through a Central Texas dust storm (because, well… they probably […]
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Big Views in ATX: How Custom Vinyl Banners Make an Impact in Austin
Austin is a city that communicates visually. From the vibrant murals on South Congress to the energy of its festivals and the buzz of its businesses, making a visual statement is key. And when it comes to making a big, bold statement affordably, nothing beats the versatility and impact of a custom vinyl banner. Whether […]
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Yard Sign Stakes: A Comprehensive Guide to Wire Stakes
What are Those? Ever wonder what those little metal looking wires are that hold up the yard signs? You know, the yard signs you see on the side of the road? They are called H-wire stakes, more commonly called wire stakes or H-wires and they are made of galvanized steel. There seems to be a […]
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The Limitations of Screen-Printed Signs: What You Need to Know
When people ask what I do for a living, I tell them I work at a sign company. Almost every time, the follow-up question is, “What kind of signs?” When I mention screen-printed signs, many people are surprised and ask, “Is that still effective?” or “Do people still do that?” The answer is yes! Screen […]
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Screen vs. Digital Printing: Which One is Right for You?
If you’ve ever needed custom signs, you may have wondered: What’s the difference between screen printing and digital printing? The answer isn’t about which method is better—it’s about which one fits your needs best. Both techniques have their strengths, and understanding how they work can help you make the right choice for your signage needs. Let’s break […]
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Keep It In the Community: Local Marketing
In our incredibly shrinking world, “local” sounds almost anachronistic. When we can have BFFs across the country or across the globe up close and personal at the stroke of a screen, when couples have transcontinental relationships, when our food is shipped fresh and bright to grocery store shelves from another country, does GPS makes sense […]
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The Grandfather of Creative Genius
In Marketing Magic/Part 1, author Debbie Millman discussed how to become a brand genius. Now she deconstructs the creative process itself as she recounts the wisdom of iconic graphic designer Milton Glaser, famous for the I♥NY logo and the poster of Bob Dylan in profile, his hair a psychedelic swirl. Celebrated as the greatest living […]
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Seven Sure-fire Tips for Real Estate Signs
When it comes to real estate success, it’s not what you say so much as how and where you say it that makes the difference. Try these tips to create real estate signs that will have competitors asking for your secret: Assess your audience While some crossover artists are able to bridge diverse worlds (think […]
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“Cheap” Is Not A Dirty Word
Once upon a time the word “cheap” was pretty much scoffed at and thought to be taboo- but it appears that this previously taboo word may have a bit more clout in today’s economy. According to an article published on iMedia by Tom Crandall, CEO of Ayohwahr Interactive, “cheap” is no longer a dirty word […]
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How To Create A Great Outdoor Sign
Before you design your sign, be sure to consider the intended display area for your signs. Many graphic artists make the mistake of creating designs that look fabulous on their screen but not so fabulous for a large display sign. Whereas text conveys the message in an electric file, graphic design conveys the message in […]