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Tips for custom magnetic signs from a sign authority in Charleston, SC
Why you should do your homework before you buy magnetic signs
In Charleston, SC 29418 magnetic signs have increased in popularity over the last few years. People have started to realize that can have a professional appearance when designed correctly. They also have a number of applications.
Magnets are like any other sign, in that you have to plan them out for them to be most effective. They need to be the appropriate size, and the fonts and coloring need to chosen carefully. You want to attract attention to your magnetic signs.
I received mail from a local Charleston company the other day and inside was a magnet. This company used a magnet for their business cards. It is quite effective. I put the magnetic on my refrigerator and now anyone in my family will be able to find the phone number to call.
If you live in Charleston you may also remember the front of the phone book last year. On the front was a large magnetic sign that another company used for advertising. It was a little larger than business card. It was a copy of the ad within the Charleston yellow pages.
In this way the company not only got their name on a number of Charleston refrigerators, but it would stick in the consumers mind of they opened up the yellow pages to look up that type of company. Chances are they will be drawn to that ad.
Why would a magnetic sign draw their attention to a yellow pages ad?
Psychology plays a part in this. If they put the magnetic on their refrigerator they would see it every time they opened the door, even if they didn't realize they saw it. When it came time to look up a company in the yellow pages, the familiarity would attract them to the ad.
The magnetic signs used in the two examples above are a good marketing choice. After all, advertising is about getting your name out there and it has been proven if a consumer sees a company name a specific number of times each day they will remember it.
Magnets are also unobtrusive when they are designed for something like a refrigerator magnet. Many households will put any and all magnetic signs on their fridge and therefore every time they go to get a drink or snack they are subconsciously seeing the ad over and over.
The most common use of magnetic signs for advertising in Charleston and other cities is the on a car (or truck, or van, etc) One of the primary reasons for this is because magnetic signs can be a low cost alternative to get your marketing message out there.
Doesn't low cost mean poor quality?
Absolutely not! Magnetic Signs are less expensive to make, and therefore they are more cost effective to the consumer but the quality of the product itself is good. At TheSignChef.com we actually like to go a step beyond good to great.
So how do we do this? At TheSignChef.com we use ScratchGuard™ as the base material for our magnetic signs. And there is a reason that we choose this product.
ScratchGuard™ Magnetic Signs have a highly durable, micro-thin protective film which is permanently bonded to the magnetic sheeting. This critical layer of protection has been specifically designed to preserve the expensive finish on your vehicle not just from scratches, but from surface rust too!
How much is a new paint job on a vehicle these days? Hundreds of dollars right? Or if your paint job is damaged by using cheap magnetic signs, you could take a serious loss on the resell value of your vehicle. TheSignChef.com has taken the steps to assure this doesn't happen to our customers.
Are there any precautions to know before purchasing magnetic signs?
When you start with a high quality magnetic base, there are very few things you need to worry about. The coating keeps your magnetic from damaging your vehicle, but it does not interfere with how well it will stay on.
Before you decide on your graphics, however you need to make sure what size you want your sign to be. How do you decide what size magnet will work best for your vehicle? Measure the area that you want covered by the magnetic sign, making sure that it is on a smooth, flat surface with no grooves or sharp humps.
You must also make sure the magnetic sheet does not overlap any body side molding or trim to ensure the best bond to your vehicle. If you've had body work done and there's too much plastic body filler in the doors, the magnetic material may not have enough metal to stick to.
Additionally, some new model car doors and bodies are actually made of plastic. Before ordering magnetic signs, just be sure the doors on your vehicle are "magnetic receptive". You can use any refrigerator magnet to test the doors if you have any doubts.
The graphic department at TheSignChef.com is always ready to assist you in the design of your sign. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us. And if you live here in Charleston, you can always stop by to get your questions answered in person!
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