Signs Ontario: Put Your Business on the Map

Signs Ontario: If you are still not convinced about the importance of signage for increasing the popularity of your business, read on

We've been in the custom sign industry in Ontario for over 10 years and we'd love to share our expertise with you.

In this post, we'll talk about the various types of signs Ontario has to offer and explain how each type of sign can help get your business noticed. So let's get started.

 
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Sign Ontario: Discover what they can do for your business

 

Signs Ontario: Discover their Benefits

Business signs are one of the best forms of advertising and they can benefit your company in many ways, including:

  • Promoting your brand

  • Letting customers know where you are

  • Letting customers know what you do

  • Making your business stand out from your competition

  • Highlighting your products

  • Helping your sales and promotions to succeed

  • Growing your business

Each type of business sign has its own purpose and part to play in putting your business on the map.

 

signs ontario: Storefront

Signs Ontario: Make sure your storefront signage leaves a good first impression

 

If you were only able to invest in one type of signage, then you should invest in a storefront sign. This is because it is the most effective way for you to attract new customers and to remind people where you are located.

A storefront sign is usually the first thing that a potential customer will notice about your business, therefore, you want to make a great first impression. A professional-looking and highly visible storefront sign will drive traffic to your door and encourage customers to enter.

Make sure that your storefront sign clearly tells your customers what your business is called and lets them know what you do. If your business name doesn’t clearly identify what type of business you are, then you can also incorporate images and logos to make it clear.

 

signs ontario: Pylon

Pylon signs can help tell your customers who you are and what you do

 

Pylon signs are freestanding signs that are built right into the ground and usually located away from your building and next to the street. They have a visible support structure to keep them securely in place and are usually at least 12 feet high. They come in a wide variety of widths.

If your business is set back from the road or if your building is blocked by a parking lot, then installing a pylon sign is the best way to make sure that potential customers don't pass you by.

Pylon signs are a great choice for grocery stores, retail outlets, car dealerships, restaurants and fitness centres. This is because they can be seen from an incredibly far distances and they do a wonderful job of attracting vehicle traffic.

 

signs ontario: Monument

Signs ontario: Install a monument sign when height restrictions are in place

 

If zoning regulations restrict the height of sign you can install, then a monument sign is a great alternative.

Monument signs are much smaller than pylon signs, usually no taller than about 5 feet. However, they are usually placed at the entrance of your business to indicate where you are.

Considering the fact that they generally have a more traditional look to them, monument signs are a great choice for legal establishments, as well as, financial and educational institutions.

 

signs ontario: Pin Mounted

Signs Ontario: Pin mounted signs can be installed both inside and outside

 

Pin mounted signs consist of separate letters that are cut out, cast, or molded from different materials such as plastic, metal, aluminum, or brass. Each letter is then mounted onto a vertical surface. You can have pin mounted signs installed on both interior and exterior surfaces.

Pin mounted signs are very classic and professional looking. They have become a very popular choice for both interior and exterior signage and they look great with their clean lines and modern design.

Often educational institutions and government offices will choose pin mounted signs for the front of their buildings. Many offices will use pin mounted signs to denote their reception area as well as various offices and public spaces inside their location.

 

signs ontario: Banners

Banners can be free-standing or hung up

 

Banners are an effective short-term and less expensive form of signage that can be used to announce upcoming events, such as grand openings, trade shows, and promotions or sales. They are a great way to promote your business as they are usually eye-catching and can be hung up both inside and outside.

Banners can be installed across or down the front of your building, across a road or parking lot, or anywhere inside your facility. They can be designed to hang horizontally or vertically. You can also make them freestanding with their own stand that you can easily move around.

 

signs ontario: Vehicle Graphics

Vehicle graphics are an effective form or mobile advertising

 

Vehicle graphics are an effective form of mobile advertising that can range from simply having your business name and contact information on the side of your vehicle, to an extremely eye-catching graphic that takes up a large portion of the body, complete with contact information and slogans.

As you drive your vehicle around, you can be advertising your business to an even wider audience and you can be educating them about what you do.

 

signs ontario: Plexiglass Barriers

You can advertise on your plexiglass barriers

 

Plexiglass barriers have become a necessity for almost every building now. Even though you might not think about a plexiglass barrier as being signage, they can be branded with your company's name and logo to subtly further promote your brand to your customers.

 

Signs Ontario: Regulations

Before installing a sign, it is a good idea to check your municipalities bylaws to make sure that you are following their guidelines. If you work with a local signage company such as AGC Signs, we are familiar with the local bylaws so we can help make sure that your sign follows the requirements.

Here are some of the local signage bylaws for you reference.

 
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If you are wondering where you can get the best custom signs Ontario has to offer, contact AGC Signs. AGC Signs can help you design and manufacture any type of signage you require.

We have over 10 years of experience in the signage industry in Ontario, so we can help you design the perfect sign.

We strive to exceed industry standards by providing our clients with superior signage solutions through in-house custom design, fabrication, and installation. We do it all from start to finish - that’s why AGC Signs is your one-stop signage destination.

 
 

We can help you consider all factors involved in the creation of your signage including structural requirements, municipal by-law requirements and permits, as well as the architectural features of the building where it will be located.

All of our technicians are highly skilled and extremely hard-working. We also use only top-of-the-line equipment. You can trust us to do the job right; we do all of the work ourselves and never subcontract it out. Contact us today for a free quote.

 
 
“I have used AGC Signs for our last 3 projects. I have found them very professional and cost competitive. They have also been very informative in helping with the design and production of our business sign and vinyl window graphics. I will not think twice in using them on our next project.”
— Greg Halsall