Here is what I have now:


I bought them from RND signs. I'll never buy from them again after they overcharged for shipping without telling me. $65 for shipping plastic rods and paper. Also the charged weight was overstated on the shipping slip. Regardless, I’m not going back to them.

I may want to change the text but the 6x6 seems to be ok. It’s not possible to get the number while you’re driving past so maybe a larger sign is a better idea. Not sure.

I hate the stakes, they have a little tab near the bottom. I guess you’re supposed to step on it to push the stake into the ground. They also only attach at the bottom so the signs droop after a rain or a couple morning dews. I’d rather they be straight and thread through two holes at the bottom and top of the sign.

Anyone here offer printing and lawn stakes? Or maybe do you know someone that does it?

You need something bigger anyway, something that someone can quickly read driving past.

People don’t realize just how BIG a font you need for someone in a moving car to be able to read and process what a lawn sign says.

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Originally posted by PASig:
You need something bigger anyway, something that someone can quickly read driving past.

People don’t realize just how BIG a font you need for someone in a moving car to be able to read and process what a lawn sign says.

I’ve been doing fertilizing on my own since 2009 and so far I’ve got a total of 2 calls from signs like this. You’re surely correct.

Large is best. Check with your local politicians for their suppliers. Are the signs plastic or coated to resist rain? Some signs have two metal rods built into the sign. They seem to hold up ok.

I have used FastSigns for my small mom & pop business.

I believe that they have locations near you. Check their website.

This is where I got my campaign signs.

Signs on the cheap

Easy design tools and good prices.

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Originally posted by V-Tail:
I have used FastSigns for my small mom & pop business.

I believe that they have locations near you. Check their website.

I requested a quote but I don't think they do what I need. We'll see what they say.

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Originally posted by Pyker:
This is where I got my campaign signs.

Signs on the cheap

Easy design tools and good prices.

Hmmm. Not so cheap. Haha. I ran a quick design through the designer and the price for the number of signs I need was $2080.

I just need those cheap signs that the lawn guys stick in the lawn that people come home to, say "oh, they were here", and then they throw the sign in the trash.

Check out local print shops!

Do some research on marketing. Also consider the best color combo for your advertising signs. Also consider a better logo design and color. And something like "quality lawn care" Might be worth a try over lawn care services. Put some signs up near real estate services if if you can.

https://smallbiztrends.com/201...ology-of-colors.html

https://accuratesigns.net/best...r-advertising-signs/

I use RND and have had to argue with them about the shipping. I order in enough bulk to get them to agree. I use the slim jim model which tends to hold the sign up better and are much easier to store in bulk on the trucks. I use plain signs as I never saw the ROI on advertising on them. Usually it was the neighbors calling me asking if we sprayed anything "toxic" or "dangerous" Lol, better to stay anonymous.

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Originally posted by dave7378:
I use RND and have had to argue with them about the shipping. I order in enough bulk to get them to agree. I use the slim jim model which tends to hold the sign up better and are much easier to store in bulk on the trucks. I use plain signs as I never saw the ROI on advertising on them. Usually it was the neighbors calling me asking if we sprayed anything "toxic" or "dangerous" Lol, better to stay anonymous.

Yeah, considering that one of the calls I got was a guy that ripped me off, you're right. The ROI just isn't there.

I'll probably go generic.

The slim jims are better. I ordered 1000 of the ones in the picture and you can't even put more than 20 in the truck at a time unless you throw them on the floor instead of their slot.

I just ordered from these people:
https://www.signs247.net/?SID=...d0a2164d4b71f4623d04
ships in 24 hrs




Fireworks/Pets usually a bad combination.

Try reaching for corrugated plastic yard signs. There are several companies that will do signs at a reasonable price. You'll probably want 18x24".

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Originally posted by dgshooter:
Try reaching for corrugated plastic yard signs. There are several companies that will do signs at a reasonable price. You'll probably want 18x24".

If I don't grow at all I'll need 675 of them every year.

These aren't really for marketing, they're 1-2 day and throw away items.

These are best used to remind your customers who you are, and that you have serviced their lawn per your agreement, good for customer retention, since it's the only way (pre covid work at home) they'd know you were by to do the service. It's hard to judge the ROI factor vs the customer satisfaction/retention factor.

When I had a service, as a customer it was good to see them in my yard, I knew they at least had driven by the house

You could make it a Thank you Card directed at the exiting customer. My only suggestion would be to reduce the information to your logo, phone number and keep off until dry.

Do a "Kilroy" sign...

Boughter's Was Here!,
Phone Number
Keep off until dry

IMO, these little signs are not really meant for advertising to new customers. They are for current customer relations. If you go bigger, they will be thrown in the trash quicker by the resident. Personally, I throw them away asap when my guys leave them.

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Originally posted by YellowJacket:
IMO, these little signs are not really meant for advertising to new customers. They are for current customer relations. If you go bigger, they will be thrown in the trash quicker by the resident. Personally, I throw them away asap when my guys leave them.

Yes, that's exactly correct. That's why I can't bring myself to spend tons of loot on something so ephemeral.

For campaign signs, I used these folks:

https://www.goodguyssigns.com/



I bought 4'x8' signs and also 18"x24"

4 mm corrugated plastic

they have a wide variety of sizes

https://www.goodguyssigns.com/...c-digital?filter=586

I designed some of my own signs. clutter will detract from sending a message. Take the most important message you want to send and get rid of everything else . Use big letters for the message.

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Originally posted by sdy:
For campaign signs, I used these folks:

https://www.goodguyssigns.com/ ...

Not what I'm looking for. I'll get a more descriptions picture when I get back home.