Valentine’s day is fast approaching; this means that dances, events, and dinners are on their way as well. If you’re trying to advertise an upcoming event like one of those listed above on your outdoor bulletin board, what is the best way to go about it?

First of all, make sure you use large print to ensure that passersby, whether they be in cars or on foot, will be able to easily read what is on the notice. Big type font in a bold color will make sure that all of the information is legible.

Secondly, don’t overcrowd your poster or make it too “busy looking.” If your poster is visually too crowded no one will take a second look at it. They also won’t get all the pertinent information. Avoid busy patterns, too many colors, and too many fonts. The limit to number of fonts on a page is generally two if you want it to be read easily. Colors can vary but the generally accepted rule is around three-to-four colors per notice.

If you’re advertising an event, an opening, a dance, or a party, having a well designed and executed poster on an outdoor message board could be the best way to get the word out.

When I think about advertising, my brain automatically moves to billboards, large ads on the sides of buses, and huge lights like in Times Square, New York. I don’t often equate outdoor message boards to advertising but that doesn’t mean that you can’t use it as such.

Even if you’re not a business that sells merchandise, you still need to advertise. If you’re a member of the homeowner’s association, wouldn’t it be nice for people to see your outdoor display boards and be able to immediately find your website address? What about if you’re a campground with a website that shows vacancies? Shouldn’t your potential consumers be able to easily find that as well? This is why outdoormessagecenter.com offers website or other lettering printed on their outdoor bulletin boards. You can choose to place this text at the top or at the bottom but either way, it’s easy to find, easy to see, and still a clean and crisp look. Isn’t clean and crisp one of the best types of advertising? People will be able to see it immediately and even if they’re merely driving by or passing through, the text will be easily readable. This will mean more people will be able to find your website or know the name of your campground.

There is a musical called “Camelot” written by Lerner and Lowe. The title song contains the line “It’s true! It’s true! The crown has made it clear. The climate must be perfect all the year.” It goes on to explain how the conditions in Camelot must have perfect temperatures and no harsh weather.

Obviously, none of us live in Camelot. It’s a mythical place and no king, president, or ruler can dictate the weather. Everyone must deal with things like rain, snow, and yes, heavy duty weather. This is why you should make sure that your outdoor message board can hold up to the real world weather.

All outdoor display boards come with shatter resistant acrylic covers that keep your display looking as pristine as the Camelot castle lawn and a weather resistant backing for when the hard, cold rain falls and the wind blows. The frame is also made of a hard coated aluminum frame that won’t bend or distress in heavy weather.

No, not all of us can live in a place like Camelot where the weather is good all year, but we can certainly pretend we do every time we see the clean undisturbed outdoor message boards standing tall in the snow!

There has been quite an increase in the number of open air museums in the United States and across the globe in recent years. It seems that it has been only in the last fifty years or so that we realized the importance of keeping alive some of our historical heritage. They generally depict buildings that were moved or rebuilt throughout the ages.

The first open air museum was established in 1881 in Norway. It was never completed because the King lost interest after the expenses became too great. However, the idea caught on and spread across the globe. Generally speaking these older open air museums did not have outdoor message boards to direct or inform visitors.

As the medium became more and more popular, especially in Scandinavian countries an the United States, outdoor display boards became an integral part of the experience. They were able to focus attention to certain aspects of the exhibits, inform guests and visitors of important historical information, and they were able to function as tour guides.

Thirty eight states have open air museums, this does not include things like living museums or renaissance fairs. Permanent open air museums are cropping up in every corner of the globe.

An old adage stays in popular vernacular for a reason. Usually that reason is that the adage is true. One of the oldest and truest adages is “out of sight, out of mind.” Meaning that if you aren’t constantly reminded of something or you are not looking directly at something that you forget it exists.

How many times have you found an article of clothing at the back of the closet and been surprised you could have lost it for so long? How often do you forget important meeting dates or other events because you were not constantly reminded of them? For me, these things have happened many, many times.

This is why advertising for companies is so important. Ad campaigns are run to keep products fresh in the minds of consumers. The same can be done for small societies and clubs and even housing complexes.

One way to avoid the inevitable forgetfulness of people is through keeping information ever-present on an outdoor bulletin board. Never again will the president of a society miss a meeting because he forgot. Never again will you forget which day you can’t park in the street. With outdoor display boards, that old adage may still be true but at least it won’t apply to you.

If you run a home owner’s association or are the head of the board of a small community, you know how important it is to keep everyone up-to-date on the news and information that is constantly streaming in. If you have a community newsletter, it becomes outdated almost immediately with changing information or additional news that needs to be known by everyone.

A great way to keep everyone abreast of current news, reports, rule changes, and general information is with an outdoor message board. The beauty of this method of spreading information is that it can withstand unlimited changes. If you send out a monthly or yearly newsletter, you cannot go back and change a misprinted phone number. With an outdoor message board, you  can simply unlock the enclosure, take down the notice, and put up a new one.

If garbage day changes in your community, you need to make sure everyone is aware. Putting a large notice on a visible outdoor message board in a prominent place ensures that everyone will see the message. Community newsletters are often filed under piles and piles of paper and meant to be read later when you have more time, but by then, it might be too late. Outdoor message boards are a great resource for small communities.

How many times have you seen a student stop at the bulletin board on the main quad of campus to stop and read a sign or poster? What about the boards outside of churches? There are outdoor message boards at the beginning of park trails to give pertinent information to hikers. They’re everywhere and they provide valuable information on a service or business.

If you’re looking to inform your patrons or customers with a great outdoor message board, you’ve come to the right place.

A sturdy board with custom lettering at the top is a classy and adds a wonderfully nostalgic and prestigious air to the front of your shop or business.

When your guests, customers, or patrons are able to clearly and efficiently get valuable and pertinent information, they will be more likely to utilize your business or service. You will also be able to avoid simple frequently asked questions about your business by simply stating the information on the message board outside.

Use it for community building by putting up notices for community events. Inform everyone of what’s coming up by use of informative posters. Or simply greet and notify passers by with a friendly “hello.” A great outdoor message board will be great for any business.