Category Archives: illuminated signs

Sign Inspiration: Vintage Marquee Signs and Letters

Lighted marquee signs demand attention while giving your business a vintage feel. Marquee signs are typically surrounded by a border of flashing lightbulbs, and they can feature individual marquee letters. They’ve been around since the 1930s, and while their major uses include theater, hotel, and casino signs, marquee signs have taken on their own character […]

4 Types of Signage that Will Get You Noticed

An effective sign can mean the difference between someone walking right in or walking on by to check out your competition. If you’re trying to attract new customers or help previous customers find you again, the primary function of your exterior signage is making you stand out from your surroundings and your competitors. That means […]

LED vs. Fluorescent Signs: Is it time to upgrade?

Just like fluorescent is the standard for indoor lighting, it was once the main option for a variety of lighted signs. Tall pylon signs and boxy cabinet signs in particular have traditionally been outfitted with florescent tubing similar to what is seen in office lighting. Compared to the popular incandescent lights of days past, fluorescent […]

Top 5 Sign Options for Businesses on a Budget

Most business can’t survive without signs to attract customers or direct patrons, whether we’re talking about giant pylon signs on the side of the road or simple window decals. Business owners know it’s necessary to invest in good signage, but they often feel limited by their budgets, especially if they have a small business or are […]

5 Mistakes Not to Make with Your Business Sign

There are so many ways to have a great business sign and so many options for style and placement. Unfortunately, there are just as many ways something can go wrong with your sign during design, manufacturing, installation, and then even throughout your sign’s life. All of these problems can interfere with your customers’ ability to receive […]

LED Signs: The Neon Sign’s Grown Up Counterpart

Lighted signs are one of the easiest ways for businesses to attract attention. In the past, lighted signs were typically fitted with neon tubing, but the standards for innovative sign design change over time. With advancements in LED technology, it has replaced neon as the standard for lighted signs like channel letters. Let’s take a […]

The 4 Latest Trends in Monument Sign Design

Trying to decide on a sign? A monument sign may be right for you! Don’t know what a monument sign is? You’ve probably seen them all over, whether at churches, office buildings, shopping complexes, school campuses, wherever. They sit low to the ground and are constructed out of materials like brick and stone. Monuments are […]