The Power of Lawn Signs To Generate Leads

Targeted Placement

• High-Traffic Areas: Lawn signs should be placed in areas where they will receive maximum visibility, such as busy streets or popular intersections. The goal is to get noticed by as many people as possible.
• Strategic Locations: Position signs near your target audience. For instance, a roofing company would do better to place signs in and around neighborhoods with single-family dwellings rather than apartment or townhome complexes.

On the other hand, a local restaurant would benefit from placing signs near high foot-traffic zones in areas with higher population density and more multi-dwelling residences.

Clear and Simple Messaging

• Concise Information: Keep the message short and to the point. Use large, easy-to-read fonts with simple language.
• Call-to-Action: Include a clear call-to-action.

  Examples:

  Call Now

  Visit Today

  Limited Time Offer

  This helps viewers know exactly what to do after seeing the sign. Most of the time just putting a large phone number is all you need.  It gets the message across all by itself to call now.

• Branding: Include your logo and contact details (website, phone number) for brand recognition and easy follow-up.

Eye-Catching Design

• Bold Colors and Contrast: Use high-contrast color schemes to make your sign stand out. Bright colors like red, blue, and yellow are known to attract attention.
• Readable Fonts: Ensure that the text is legible from a distance. Avoid overly stylized fonts or small text that is hard to read quickly.
• Images or Icons: Adding a relevant image or icon (e.g., a home for real estate agents, a product for businesses) can help make the sign more visually appealing.

Local Focus

• Neighborhood Relevance: For neighborhood businesses, tailoring the message to the local community or highlighting something unique about the area can help increase engagement.