Yard Signs

[realclean]

Do you use them?

I see another thread about prices and yard signs are used for that, but I would not post pricing only for the advertising.

I had 2 customers ask me last week if I wanted to put a sign in there yard.

 

[GeneMiller]

I was gonna do it years ago. Kind of like painters and roofers do. This house cleaned by etc. I do like the idea but never did it. Wouldn't be allowed in most of the neighborhoods I go in.

Gene

 

[mirf]

We do not.

 

[Russ T.]

I've considered putting a sign out while I clean. Going back a week later to retrieve the sign would be a hassle.

 

[cleanimagemarketing]

I think this works good for businesses doing exterior work that is visible from the road, but I'm not sure it's a great idea for carpet cleaning.

 

[Brian H]

I've considered putting a sign out while I clean. Going back a week later to retrieve the sign would be a hassle.

Russ,

I would think your properly lettered van in the driveway would accomplish pretty much the same thing.

 

[Russ T.]

I think so too!

 

[Mikey P]

The window coverings sign is out front now..

 

[GeneMiller]

THey spray the yard they leave a sign. Cheap disposable sign would work.

Gene

 

[-JB-]

I've used them in years past not an end-all but certainly another bullet in the chamber.

A few things I learned...

1. Only put a price if your in love with it. Then honor it... no small print!
2. Keep them very simple and easy to read at 55 mph... a giant Vac Tat logo works well
3. Don't bother leaving them at custys to pick up later; you're just being a pest, even if you offer a discount, or a giveaway entry or the like.
4. They will likely take them down or throw them away if you don't get them BEFORE you promised to. See #3

Instead spatter your "neighbor hoods" with them

1. Set them and forget them, some will disappear, get chewed up by over zealous lawn jockeys and so on. Don't expect to get them back, ever.
2. Look for vacant lots that don't look like the owner is in love with them
3. Place the signs near a pole, a lot less likely to be moved over by the municipalities
4. Check zoning laws (I live in the sticks; zoning isn't what it could be, thankfully)
5. Place them in spaces drivers look, like across from the exit of a busy shopping plaza, or in the direction of on coming traffic (off to the side a fair bit)