Have you ever walked through a new retail area and had difficulty telling what kind of stores you were surrounded by? Sometimes companies don’t make an effort to advertise the exterior of their store correctly, and thus, they lose out to customers who are walking on foot. Many people think that if they have a strong online presence, they will be successful, but if you are not making use of age-old advertising techniques, you may lose out to other clientele.
One of the best ways to increase customer volume is by putting blade signs outside of your business. These are going to be instrumental in catching the attention of foot traffic in the area. People often walk down sidewalks looking straight ahead, and if they see your blade signs sticking out, they are more likely to stop in.
What Are Blade Signs? History & Materials
Blade signs have been around since the 14th century. Inns began to hang them outside to give people an idea of what to expect inside. More vendors started to catch on. Locksmiths would hang a key, and the blacksmith would hang a horseshoe and so on. As time progressed, these outdoor signs became more tailored to the specific store.
Blade signs are a sign that sticks out perpendicular from the store so that customers can see it when walking by, rather than looking at it straight on. They were once made from metal or wood, but now many stores have bright steel and plastic signs with backlighting or LCD displays.
Best Use For Locations With Lots Of Foot Traffic
As these outdoor signs extend out from the stores, they are best used in areas where there is a lot of foot traffic. People driving by can also notice these signs, but for pedestrians, outdoor signs are often critical to catching their attention and getting them into your business.
If you want to add some flare to your store or business, contact us at the Precision Sign Company. We can bring your store’s exterior to the next level.
