Signs and Banners

Buying Advertising Signage....Don't Let $$$ Be The Deciding Factor!

2009-03-06T15:04:00.000-08:00

In today's sluggish market, no matter what is being bought everyone seems to be buying on price and letting final cost be the deciding factor. Be aware. When purchasing advertising signage, just because the price sounds good, that does not always translate into you being sold what you need. You want to make sure that you are getting what you need. Not just what you can afford. Buying advertising signage can turn into a huge problem if you decide to buy on price instead of buying what is going to work the best for you.

When searching for advertising signage, most people call around and get pricing. What they are not getting is the education that they need. Education on the advertising signage they are inquiring about or any of the alternative options that may be more cost effective. There are many different grades of material that can be used to produce advertising signage. By getting educated on the material choices that are available, you will be able to make sure that the price quotes you receive are legitimate.

The main factor when purchasing advertising signage is not always the price. Yes, price is a very BIG factor but do not let it be your DECIDING factor. When getting pricing ask questions, lots of questions. The more you know the better equipped you will be when it's time to make your decision.

For more advertising signage information or questions visit us at www.ocsigns.com

Individual Die Cut Lettering

2009-02-23T16:02:00.000-08:00

Individual die cut lettering falls under lots of different names. Whether you call it pre-spaced lettering, self stick letters, computer cut vinyl lettering, sticky letters, die-cut lettering and graphics or pressure sensitive adhesive letters, its all the same thing.

Individual die cut lettering is ideal for boats, planes, cars, windows any type of smooth non porous surface that you would need to have lettered. By taking self adhesive vinyl from a variety of colors to choose from, we can cut out each individual word or words and have them aligned for easy application.

Individual die cut lettering is perfect for those who are looking for that permanent professional look. With die cut lettering, you can get that permanent look without painting or airbrushing. The best part is that as your business grows and changes, so can your individual lettering. Each individual letter can be taken off and replaced with new lettering.

For more information on individual die cut lettering please visit:www.ocsigns.com

Digital Decals / Stickers

2009-02-20T10:28:00.000-08:00

Whether you refer to them as decals or stickers. Either way, everyone has noticed that using these as advertisement is a very cost effective way to market either you, your services or your brand. Digital decals / stickers are often used in the same context. The main understanding is that you want to be able to have an image printed onto an adhesive back vinyl material that is durable and long lasting. Not only do you want the image to keep its vibrant color, but you also want a decal /sticker made from a strong material that can give you plenty of years outdoors as well as indoors. Digital decals / stickers can come in various sizes shapes and materials. Depending on the use of the decals / stickers, there are many options of materials that can be printed on. If you are looking for something short term and cheap, you can go with low grade vinyl or even a paper stock. If you are looking for something long lasting and durable, you can print on an intermediate vinyl or a high grade vinyl. You can also have a lamination put onto the decals / stickers. This will help with the longevity of the print as well as the material. The lamination acts as a protecting agent against abrasion and scuffing.

For more information on decals / stickers please visit: www.ocsigns.com

Yard Signs-Promote While on The Job

2009-02-16T13:05:00.001-08:00

Yard Signs- Ever wanted to promote your services while you were on a job site? Who doesn't? With Yard Signs, you can promote your business on your job site. Whether you are in the landscaping, construction or even real estate business, nothing helps like On-site yard signs.

When deciding to use yard signs, make sure that you choose a layout that is easily read and let's your potential customer's know what kind of services you offer. Remember when using yard signs, only advertise the basics. What you do, who you are and how to get a hold of you.

Yard signs are a great way to let potential customer's know who is working on that particular job. You never know who may be needing your services. You take pride in your work, why not let everyone know that your services are available for all. Yard signs, never work a job without one~

For more information on yard signs and how to order, please visit: www.ocsigns.com

On Site Signs...Your Business Depends on Them

2009-02-02T16:50:00.000-08:00

On Site Signs, you see them everywhere. Whether they are telling you where to park, how much to pay to park or "why you should not back up unless you want severe tire damage". You know how effective On Site Signs can be.

Most of us underestimate the effectiveness of On Site Signs. On Site Signs are used in a wide variety of ways. On Site Signs also come in all shapes and sizes, depending on what it is you are needing. The great thing about On Site Signs is that you are only limited to your imagination and creativity.

Get your message across and let people see what you’re offering with an On Site Sign. Large On Site Signs provide the information prospective tenants or purchasers need. Ideal for construction sites or commercial businesses, large On Site Signs convey your message and inform prospective clients of availability.

By using full color digital graphics to create beautiful On Site Signs, you can show off your property like never before. High impact, high visibility signs draw attention to your property and that is advertising you can count on all day everyday.

For more information on where to get and how to create On Site Signs please visit: www.ocsigns.com

Digital Poster Prints

2009-02-02T16:17:00.000-08:00

Poster Prints.....When thought of, we normally think of posters on our children(s) walls of today's hot new happening thing. Did you know that poster prints are not just for teens anymore?

Digital poster prints can be used for virtually any business and their advertising needs. Digitally printed posters can be used to attract interest, give directions, promote an important date or even used as a visual aide. With digitally printed posters, you get a nice vibrant high resolution print on a semi-gloss paper stock that gives the appearance of an over sized full color photo.

Digital poster prints are the more cost effective alternative to large format banner prints. With digital poster prints you can get them laminated with a gloss or matte lamination which helps fight against scuffs and abrasion and helps the longevity of the print.

Digital poster prints are perfect for those in need of something less permanent than a banner. They are easily produced and when taken care of can last you year in and year out.

For more information or pricing on Digital Poster Prints please visit www.ocsigns.com

Durable Rugged Banner Material= "No Rip"

2009-02-02T15:21:00.000-08:00

When it comes to displaying banners the last thing you want to happen is for the grommets to rip out of the banner material. Like most people, you want to feel confident that once you string your banner up, you won't have to worry about it coming down.

Over the years, digital banner(s) have had their sides stitched and double hemmed to help with strength and durability. Today, we have a product that not only gives you the strength and durability of a stitched banner, but at the fraction of the cost as well.

This durable banner material is our 14 oz. "No-Rip" material. With its textured backside and smooth face print side, this durable rugged no rip banner material is perfect for outdoors as well as indoors. You get a durable rugged outdoor banner without having the stitching and hemming or the pricing that comes along with it.

For more information on our durable rugged "NO-RIP" banner material send your inquiries to: keith@bannersontime.com

Vehicle Signage: Digitally Printed Decal(s) vs. Magnetic Signs

2009-01-20T12:02:00.000-08:00

Whether business is booming or your getting just enough business to make ends meet. You want to be able to advertise as much as possible. Do you go permanent and paint your advertising on? Do you go a less permanent route and use adhesive vinyl lettering? Or do you go with magnetic car signs that you can put on and take off at your leisure?

Most people today who want to advertise on their own personal vehicle tend to not want to go to the extreme and have full custom graphics painted onto their vehicle. This could lead into problems for companies who are not sure how the business is going to turn out and who don't want to spend the big bucks until they see how well the business is going to do. Well, by using full color digitally printed decals as an option, you can get that professional look on an amateurs pocketbook. What are digitally printed decal(s)? Think is essence of a large "bumper sticker". You have your image or graphic digitally printed onto a very aggressive adhesive back vinyl material. Once this image is printed, a gloss or matte lamination is sealed onto the face of the print to help fight abrasion. A low tack transfer tape is then applied to the face of the print so you can then squeegee the large decal onto the vehicle. This method of vehicle advertising is a sure fire way to get noticed! For tips on how to install a digitally printed decal(s) visit:http://www.ocsigns.com/video/

If you are looking for something a little less permanent, try going with a digitally printed car magnetic. This is a sure fire method of advertising for your vehicle. You have seen them everywhere, now you have the option of advertising not only your vehicle, but an alternate vehicle if needed. These digital printed magnetic car signs are interchangeable between most vehicles. Now you not only get a professional look while advertising on your vehicle, but you also get the convenience of placing and removing your advertisement at your leisure. This way of advertising is perfect for those who live under strict housing rules where public advertisement is not allowed.

Either way you go, the numbers don't lie. Advertising using digitally printed decal(s) or digitally printed magnetics is the smartest and most cost efficient way to stretch your advertising budget.

Sign Shops?? How Do You Choose The Right One?

2009-01-14T11:59:00.000-08:00

OK, you have a business. But you are unsure of how to advertise. You have all these ideas, but no guidance on how to maximize your advertising budget. When trying to get the most from your advertising budget, a major key is to find a sign shop that can handle "ALL" of your advertising signage needs. Everything from product quality, reliability and most important customer service. Below are some tips to help identify what type of sign shop to look for when advertising signage is needed.

1) Make sure your sign shop offers "ALL" the products you need. No one likes to go to ten different locations when they can get it all from the same place. Do your research and find the sign shop that fits your requirements, not just your budget.

2) Make sure your sign shop understands your needs and is willing to offer suggestions and ideas you may not be aware of. Choosing a sign shop who has been in the business for an extended amount of time is key. Knowledge is power and the longer a sign shop has been around, chances are they understand the importance of providing not only outstanding products but outstanding service as well.

3) Make sure your sign shop is willing to educate you on whatever question(s) or idea(s) you may have. They are the experts and should have full knowledge of all the products they offer.

4) Make sure that your sign shop uses the best possible products . Inks, banner material, vinyl material and magnetic material. Inferior products may save you a little money now, but can and will cost you more money down the road. Never buy on price alone. If the price sounds to good to be true, chances are it is. Just make sure that when you are shopping around you are comparing apples to apples.

5) Above all, choose a sign shop who knows how to put you first. Ultimately this is your advertising signage and you should not have to compromise anything. You want to be able to rely on a sign shop who not only carries great product, but who also understands your needs and how to help you achieve that professional look you deserve.

For more information on choosing a good sign shop, please visit www.ocsigns.com

Advertising With Signs- How Can Signs Work For You

2009-01-13T09:11:00.000-08:00

Signs...they are everywhere you look. Whether they are telling you to stop, exit here, where to eat, what's on sale or even to make sure you pick up after your dog. Advertising signs are used for almost everything. You almost feel that if there were no signs, would we really know what to do or where to go?

The benefit of using signs for advertising is the fact that they are so versatile. The way signs are being used nowadays, you know how effective advertising signage can be. The bad thing is that majority of businesses out there don't take advantage of the effectiveness that signs have on today's consumers. Statistics show that most of the consumers out there buy according to what type of sign advertisements are out there and how inviting the signage is. For instance, you are retail store and you are having a HUGE 50% off sale... And right down the street is a retail store that sells the same exact products. Who are customers going to buy from? Unless you stand outside your store screaming everything is 50% off, no one is going to care let alone know you are having such a great sale. Chances are you will scare off potential customers, rather than invite them to come shop. And now your competition is reaping the rewards because you have no signs advertising your sale.

Whether you are a large company or a small mom and pop shop, advertising with signs is a sure fire way to get your point across. We all have great marketing ideas (at least we all like to think so), but how do you get your target customers attention unless you put those ideas on to advertising signage for the masses to see. Anything and everything from banners, to posters , car magnetics, to window lettering. Even flyers, bumper stickers and decals, signs for advertising come in all forms. . Luckily, there are sign shops out there that can help you with all your sign advertising needs. The only thing you need now is to find that sign shop that can take care of all the different advertising signage you will need. By visiting www.ocsigns.com you will find a vast array of ways to advertise with signs. OC Signs is not only right for your ideas, but right for your pocket book as well. Stay posted to see how to choose the shop that will fit all your advertising sign needs.

Banner Installation---Stop the Sail Effect?

2009-01-08T16:44:00.000-08:00

OK, you received your banner...Question is, how do you hang the banner up?
Most people, when they think of a banner display, they think of your typical banner install between two trees or light posts...That's great, but when you have invested a couple hundred dollars into a banner, the last thing you want to see is your banner flying away in the wind.
Our suggestion for banner installation to help keep this problem from happening is to provide your banner with a guide wire to help distribute the weight evenly across the whole banner.
When dealing with large banner prints and there is no backing for the banner to rest against it, is almost inevitable your banner will become a large sail once the wind picks up. No matter if your banner is stitched and hemmed for durability, a grommet is sure to pop out of the banner if there is too much stress placed upon it. If displaying a banner in between two objects is the only means of installation for you, you definitely need a guide wire fro your banner installation. You want to place the guide wire behind the banner on the top and bottom of the banner. Once the guide wire is set, you want to secure the banner providing even distribution of the banner weight across the wires. Doing this helps to keep the banner nice and taught so there is no stress on any particular part of the banner. Installation of a banner is just as important as the banner itself, when done properly this can make the difference in how your banner is viewed. For more tips and tricks on banner installation and display visit bannersontime.com

Digitallly Printed Banner vs. Vinyl Cut Banners.....Which is right for you?

2009-01-06T14:48:00.000-08:00

When purchasing a banner, whether it's for a "Grand Opening" event; "Trade Show" or even a "Construction Site", most of us just want a banner that can be hung...Right? We don't know if we need a "Full Color Digital" print or a "Vinyl Cut Lettered" banner...

Like most people in need of a banner, your probably not sure what the difference is. Well, even though both type of banners are very durable and rugged. You will see that a "Full Color Digital" banner works best for someone who wants to add bright vibrant color and may have logos or graphics that they would like to display.

When choosing a "Full Color Digital" banner, you want to make sure that you have a nice high resolution image or graphic. Full color digital print banners are used not only to draw attention, but to shock and awe anyone and everyone who is within viewing distance. Full color digital banners are printed at a very high resolution to ensure that you achieve the rich photo quality you are looking for. Full color digital banners are perfect for not only indoor, but durable enough for outdoor display as well. Full color digital banners should be printed with eco-friendly solvent based inks (fade resistant), to help the image keep its beautiful look year after year.

On the other hand, maybe you just want to advertise your building "FOR LEASE"...Short, sweet and simple - no glitz or glamour, just straight to the point advertising. This is where Vinyl lettered banners come into play. Vinyl lettered banners are a great value for your advertising budget. Vinyl lettered banners are for those in need of advertising just the facts...Who, What, When, Where and Why. Unlike a Full color digital print banner, the Vinyl lettered banner does not get digitally printed. Instead, the Vinyl lettered banner is assembled by cutting out all your text from self- adhesive vinyl and adhering it to a vinyl banner. Durable for outdoor as well as indoor. Simple yet effective.

Now that you know what type of options you have when choosing a banner, the only thing left is to determine what size banner works best for you... No worries. By visiting www.bannersontime.com you can research all the sizes, fonts and colors that will help you design the banner that will work the best for you. Or give www.bannersontime.com a call at 866-267-4467 and let our expert designers / advertising specialist create the banner that is sure to impress!

Magnetic Signs - To Blow off or not to Blow Off

2009-01-02T10:26:00.000-08:00

You see them everywhere...Magnetic Car Signs. Chances are you have either seen someone advertising their business with car magnets, or you yourself are advertising using car magnets. One thing is for sure, if you do use magnetic signs for advertising, the last thing you want is to pull over and find out that one or both of your magnetic signs have flown off of your vehicle. There are several reasons for this happening.

1) You may have inferior magnetic sheeting. Make sure that when investing in car magnetic signs that you get the strongest possible material. The highest grade of magnetic material is .30 mil.

2) You may have installed your magnetic signs improperly. The general rule is you want to place your car magnetic signs on the flattest smoothest surface possible. This means no placing the car magnetic signs over emblems or molding and make sure you avoid any freshly repaired or bondo areas where there may be less steel to help adhere your magnetic signs to the body of the vehicle.

3) One other reason your magnetic signs could blow off could be that the corners of your magnetic signs were not rounded. If your corners are straight edge cuts, after time these corners tend to curl up or "dog ear" which allows air to get between your car magnetic and the vehicle surface. All it takes is a small pocket to let air in between and next thing you know you are dodging traffic trying to retrieve you magnetic sign(s) that just blew off.

Ultimately, you just want to make sure that when purchasing car magnetic signs, you are getting the best possible quality magnetic sign material on the market. Also, make sure that you take care of them and perform routine maintenance to ensure that you get the maximum affect from your magnetic car signs. Taking the couple of minutes to ensure that your magnetic signs are clean and free from debris, could be the difference between you and your competition. Your customers can't read your advertisement if your magnetic signs are laying on the highway instead of your vehicle door. To learn more about magnetic car signs visit
www.magneticsignsontime.com

WHAT IS VINYL LETTERING / GRAPHICS? HOW CAN IT HELP YOUR BUSINESS?

2008-11-11T10:50:00.000-08:00

vin-nyl (vi' nel) N. : Shiny and tough flexible plastic; often used for vehicle and window signage. Vinyl material comes in a wide assortment of solid spot colors.

Vinyl cut lettering / graphics are use for a wide variety of applications. Everything from business window lettering, vehicle body and window lettering to outdoor / indoor banners. Whether you are in upstart company looking to promote your brand or services or a major brand name company looking to hire some upstart employees. Vinyl cut lettering and graphics are the cost effective way to help you achieve your goal.

Vinyl lettering and graphics are produced in the same manner. Using line artwork created out of programs such as ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR; ADOBE IN-DESIGN and COREL DRAW. Once your image is created, you are then ready to have it cut out.

Using a machine called a "plotter", your specific color vinyl is set into the machine and now is ready to be cut. The plotter uses a sharp pin like blade to score the surface of the vinyl film and cut your specific shapes. The plotter has a setting control which regulates how deep each cut is
and that enables the excess vinyl film to be removed easier. Now that your entire image has been cut, you are ready to "weed" the excess vinyl film away. The "weeding" process is simply the term used to describe how all the excess vinyl film is removed so that your image can
be seen in it's complete form.

Now that your vinyl design is cut out and the excess vinyl film has been removed, you are ready to tape your image for application. Using a low tack tape, the face of your image is masked. This low tack tape keeps all your images in place during installation onto your target area.

You are now ready to install your graphic. Please visit http://www.ocsigns.com/blogger/sign-banner_news.html for a visual tutorial on how to correctly install your graphic(s)!

How to install vinyl lettering and graphics

2008-11-08T14:36:00.000-08:00

Need to install vinyl lettering or graphics?

This video will show you an easy method of installing vinyl lettering and graphics like a professional. Vinyl lettering can be ordered from www.ocsigns.com. It's easy to apply the vinyl graphics to your window, car, truck, van, or any other type of sign that uses vinyl lettering.

OCsigns - sign and banner maker

2008-10-27T12:29:00.000-07:00

OCsigns (Tustin, CA)-- Supplier of a wide variety of digitally printed products has launched a new and innovative way to provide on-line pricing for all your digital printing needs. Gone are the days of submitting a quote and waiting hours sometimes days for a response. By visiting our new on-line pricing calculator at http://www.OCsigns.com/decal_calculator.php, you not only get a per piece price, but you also get a list of materials and turnaround time as well. Whether you are price checking for future projects or needing product as quick as yesterday. www.OCsigns.com is only a click away.

With the economy hitting all time lows, companies are scrambling to find a way to advertise and promote without breaking the bank. Industries from construction to clothing apparel are searching for that edge to beat the competition. They all ask the same question. How do I stand out when there is a dark cloud of uncertainty lingering above?

One true method still dominates, even in this sluggish economy. Signage. This proven advertising method uses a company's budget wisely and allows the smallest mom and pop shops to get the attention they deserve. OCsigns.com can fit your budget no matter how big or how small the project.

No other form of advertisement comes close to matching the productivity and cost effectiveness like on site signage. OCsigns.com understands how valuable signs are to a business' lively hood. Regardless of the economic situation or the company size, signs help consumers remember the business' location and offerings. Your sign is your voice--let OCsigns.com help your voice be heard loud and clear.

Banner Installation

2008-10-13T15:48:00.001-07:00

Be sure to look for Quick Signs in the November 2004 issue of Signs of the Times magazine. In the article 'Hanging High: The basics of banner installation' by Anya Rao (pp. 84-87), a number of our suggestions we offer our banner customers were mentioned. See banner installation article.

Banner Making

2008-10-13T15:47:00.001-07:00

We recently added an informative document called "banner-making". It's got a lot of useful information regarding buying, making, and crafting banners so you should check it out. Here's the link to banner making documentation.

We also added a FAQ area dealing with uploads, it's a work in progress, however it has a ton of information for anyone that is new to FTP'n files. So, if you want to take a peak at that, you can see our FTP Walkthrough here.

Signs and banner blog

2008-10-13T14:29:00.000-07:00

So, we decided to create a blog about signs, banners, car magnets and decals. This blog will include vinyl lettered banners, digital print banners, vehicle graphics: magnetic signs, car door decals, vehicle wraps, and many other types of signs.

In today's blog we'll showcase a vinyl banner we've recently made. This church banner is one of the many religious banners that we have digitally printed.

in this blog we plan to put up a sign or banner a day or so, to show off what we've done.

So, if you have had a banner done by us, and want to show how it looks, just contact us here!