Bar & Alcohol

February 12th, 2010

A favorite attraction in modern bar and pubs is the bright neon signage that advertises cocktails and drinks being served therein.  The delightful color combination of bright red, green and yellow neon lights easily captures the patron’s attention even from afar.  Some say even these bright colored signs are so inviting that one is easily enticed to go straight to the bar and order a drink or two.

Bright and colorful signs for bars and pubs have become very popular that neonsignexpress.com, the leading online neon sign shop came up with two popular bar and alcohol signs.  One can choose between Bar/Wine/Beer/Liquor Sign with Neon or LED bulbs.  These signs bear the word “cocktails” superimposed over a cocktail drink. Available color combinations are red, yellow, and green.  These color combination are enhanced by Neon and LED bulbs which are both heavy duty and energy efficient.  As such, bar owners are ensured of longevity and efficiency.

Neon Signs Bring in Nightime Customers

June 15th, 2009

Businesses that are run at night can be hard to bring in customers. It is tough to get the message around town how late your business closes without a lot of advertising. It can be especially hard if the business is new or has changed hours. A good way to easily let patrons know a business is open at night is by using neon signs. Neon signs can be easily seen at night by people walking or driving by. When people first see these eye catching signs their first thought is the store must be open. Buying a neon sign is very affordable and worth the price. If you have multiple neon signs it can be even more easily visible in the dark. This technique is used by many clubs, bars, and late night restaurants in big cities. These signs can advertise the name of the establishment, whats being sold, and even what time the establishment opens and closes. An example of neon signs on a business is a bar which has neon signs depicting the different kinds of alcohol they sell. When people spot their favorite alcohol on these signs at night they are more likely to come inside.

Neon Signs: Classic and Beautiful

December 5th, 2008

Everyone loves the glow of  neon signs. Neon lights in front of buildings at night are an iconic example of Americana. Dazzling neon displays define the city of Las Vegas. And in other cities around the world, like Tokyo and Hong Kong, neon provides an atmosphere of futuristic high-technology, in spite of the neon light being nearly one hundred years old.

Neon is classic, timeless and beautiful, and it’s for these reasons that businesses have embraced the neon sign for ages. The first neon signs were used to advertise an auto dealership in the 1920s. They captivated passers-by back then, and they still have that appeal to this day.

Custom-made neon signs can be extremely colorful works of art that generate interest in your business. Modern signs can even be computer controlled to provide animation and movement. Collectors even buy classic signs online for hundreds of dollars each.

There is an appeal to the soft glow of a neon light that is hard to replace, and that is why any business owner would be well served by advertising their business with one.

Any Business Can Benefit from a Neon or LED Sign

November 18th, 2008

Almost any business can benefit from a bright, noticeable sign. Not only does it help people find your business and encourage them to enter, it makes a lasting impression on everyone that passes by. The most common choice for a really bright, colorful, noticeable sign is a neon sign. Recently, LED signs have become more affordable and much more common. There are advantages to both neon and LED signs.

Neon signs are actually made by bending glass tubes into the shape of letters, symbols and designs. The glass tubes are filled with neon, argon or another inert gas. The gas is then charged with electricity (a lot of electricity – several thousand volts) which makes the gas glow brightly. Different gases, or combinations of gases, glow with different colors. Neon signs have been used since the early 1900s in commercial and advertising applications.

Neon signs are so bright and colorful that the lend excitement to any atmosphere, particularly retail, food and beverage and personal care businesses. Even a simple “OPEN” sign glowing brightly next to the door can drive foot traffic into an establishment. Because the bright colors create a mental impression, many businesses find that a neon sign can increase sales of higher margin products or services. By planting a message in your customer’s minds as they are formulating their purchase, you can subtly sway them towards placing an order for a particular product.

LED signs consist of patterns of light emitting diodes (LEDs). A LED releases light due to the interaction of two materials – it is really just a very basic semiconductor. Unlike a regular light bulb, a LED doesn’t have a filament to burn out. Also, LEDs don’t produce heat, just light, and so they are extremely efficient. Until recently, LED signs were relatively expensive to manufacture. However, the prices of semiconductors have fallen, and the cost of LED signs have decreased also. LED signs are very bright and extremely flexible.

Businesses can buy LED signs that are similar in appearance and shape to neon signs, with all of the benefits of neon signs discussed above. LED signs still tend to cost more than a comparable neon sign, but LED signs have a much lower cost of operation because LEDs use much less electricity to produce the same level of brightness. In addition, businesses can buy programmable LED signs that display messages. Businesses often use a programmable LED sign to feature a certain product or service, advertise a sale, or increase customer awareness for a new product.

How Neon Signs Offer Help To Potential Customers

November 17th, 2008

Have you ever been in a situation where locating a certain establishment is so hard to do that it becomes so frustrating? Have you ever driven around town wondering whether an establishment is open or not? Have you ever been inconvenienced in getting out of your car only to find out that the business is not open? If you have and you’re a shop owner, then you better not give your customers these same problems. A perfect way to get any establishment to be noticed is to put up a neon sign.

Custom Neon signs are great advertising tools. They are very helpful and they provide customers the ease and convenience of locating your business. A great example of helpful neon signs are ATM neon signs. You have probably encountered situations where you ran out of cash during night outs with friends. And, the easiest way to locate the nearest ATM machine is to drive around and hope for some flashing ATM 24 hour neon signs.

Other great examples are with motel and restaurant neon signs. Travelling for long hours in the middle of the night can be very exhausting and travelers always find relief to see motel neon signs from a far distance so they can get some sleep. Same is true with 24 hour restaurants or drive-thru neon signs. People are often relieved to see them flashing and locating the restaurant to grab a bite is fairly easy with the guiding neon signs.

So for business owners, never underestimate the luring power of neon signs. They make your business noticeable and easy to locate. Plus, they offer great help to potential customers.