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Get Your Outdoor Message Board Ready for Spring

February 6th, 2012 | Posted by ChristineM in Message Boards - (0 Comments)

An outdoor message board can be one of the most important things you have for your business. It catches the eye immediately, tells people the information they need, and is easy to maintain. But it’s probably gotten a bit beat up over the winter with any snow, rain, or harsh winds that it’s had to contend with. You may have even avoided taking care of it because the season just didn’t bring as many visitors as it normally does. But it’s time to head out there and take care of your outdoor message board before the spring comes.

Clean your glass with a good glass cleaner, being sure not to leave any streaks behind. Make sure you’ve got all the right materials, whether it’s letters to put up to create sentences or thumb tacks to put up fliers and the like.  Clean out any and all dirt from the frame and inside the board as well.

If it needs replacing, now is the time to do it. Get your new message board so it’ll be set up by the time the warm weather comes around and you get more people headed your way. It’s never too early to get prepared!

Announcing an Event!

January 30th, 2012 | Posted by kristing in Message Boards - (0 Comments)

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.

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Withstanding the Elements

January 16th, 2012 | Posted by kristing in Message Boards - (0 Comments)

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!

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Community News on an Outdoor Message Board

December 12th, 2011 | Posted by kristing in Message Boards - (0 Comments)

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.

Welcome to the Outdoor Message Board Blog!

December 6th, 2011 | Posted by kristing in Message Boards - (0 Comments)

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.

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