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Tips for Getting the Most from Shopping Center Signs

If you’re looking to update your shopping center signs, you have made a good business decision. However, you’ll need to work with other business owners to get the best signage for everyone. Here are some helpful tips for getting the most from your signage.

Position Matters 

If possible, try to get your message as high on the sign as possible. People tend to look up and to the left (because we read from left to right) when they look at things. Naturally, the upper left-hand corner is the most desirable location. You may have to pay more for this position, but it’s one of the best ways to spend your advertising dollars.

Shops at Kanan Village Shopping Mall Directory Monument Sign, Shopping Center Signs

Keep Your Sign Simple and Easy to Read

Most shopping center signs are designed to attract the attention of people driving by. This means you have less than five seconds to get the reader’s attention and convey your message. For best results, keep words to a minimum and include few images.

Trader Joe's & Rite Aid Monument Sign, Shopping Center Signs
Dave’s Signs Photos 5/2016

Many drivers today don’t have a lot of time to read the local signage. They may be thinking about work or home or just trying to navigate traffic. This gives you a limited opportunity to attract their attention, and your message should be short and sweet.

The Importance of Size 

Do you have several businesses on your shopping center signs? If so, you may want the biggest signs possible but how big is too big?

Rite Aid Illuminated Channel Letter Sign, Shopping Center Signs

At Dave’s Signs, we work with our clients, and we are familiar with all the local regulations and ordinances in your area. We can recommend the right location and size for your signage. That way, you won’t have to worry about compliance issues. Call us at (805) 641-1387 for more details.

Dave’s Signs Blog

This is a blog about signs. We highlight the different types of signs: signs we’ve created for our customers, history of sign design and today’s cutting edge sign technologies. Ask a question about signs, and you’ll likely find the answer here.

Case Studies

Spencer Makenzies Neon Sign

Here we go into detail on some of the custom signs we’ve done. Including Spencer Makenzie’s Neon Sign, Topper’s Pizza Neon Signs in the Oxnard Harbor, and The Historic Ventura Pole Sign. Check back with us. We’ll have more case studies of signs posted in the near future.

Custom Signs Near You

Saloon BBQ Custom Sign

We’ve designed, fabricated, installed and serviced signs all over southern California. Here are some highlighted areas near you including Ventura, Oxnard and Santa Barbara. Check back soon for more updates.

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Neon Sign Design Computer

We Make Beautiful Neon Signs in Our On-Site Facility

Dave’s Signs has perfected the art of neon signs. We can handle all sizes of neon signage, from the small intricate signs to the eye-catching, large neon signs. Ask us for a personalized quote or contact us for any questions you may have about neon signage.

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Dave’s Signs Makes Custom Office Signs

Whether you need a lobby sign, directional signage or ADA signs, Dave’s Signs can help you with all your office sign needs. We can use your logo and create a beautiful, distinctive sign for your office. We can also create custom building directory signs, suite signs, and directional signs to give the building a unique unified theme. Call us today to help you with all your office sign needs.

See Our Custom Signs

Custom Sign Design Grove Avenue