Every sign you create is an opportunity for you to communicate with your customers whether your business is located in London, or anywhere across the country. Strategic signs and consistent messaging will help communicate your brand’s story, boost recognition, trust and ultimately, sales.
Signs no retailer can ignore
Your signs should direct, inform and be located to give maximum impact. Outdoor signage should not only create interest but drive customers towards your store, while wayfinding signs make the customer experience a smooth and pleasant one. Seamless journeys around your store can include maps and decals that drive customer traffic to specific areas. Signing for social distancing and a set direction makes it easier for customers to navigate your store and feel safe.
Persuasive signage should be located at the point of sale and should feature a very specific call to action that drives your customers’ purchasing decisions. Finally, inclusive signs extend a great customer experience to everyone who comes through the door.
The benefits of effective signage in London
From getting your customer through the door to guiding them smoothly around your layout, good signs are appealing and well located, with a clear message. A sign that is designed clearly can take the pressure off your retail team by answering customer queries at a glance.
Signs can be used to create a clear directional path through your store and can even point customers towards displays of items your keen to promote. This leaves your staff free to create a superb customer care experience that helps to differentiate your brand from the competition.
Optimise size for success
The size of your signage in London is critical to attracting customers. Differently sized signs achieve different purposes and need to adapt to different viewing angles. Try the 10 to 100 rule – 10 inches of letter height for every 100 feet of visibility.
Be careful, however, not to compromise readability. Scale graphics and frames to maintain balance and legibility and give your customers a call to action.
Signs that are designed to drive sales for a specific product have a tough job. Unlike signs that alert customers to discounts and clearances, you’ll need to create a very clear idea of the product’s benefits.
Don’t confuse benefits with features, however. Your soft drinks may be low in calories, but thirsty customers would rather know that they’re refreshing and thirst-quenching. Let customers know that your product solves their problem or makes life easier in some way. Show them how and why they need to purchase your product right now to enjoy its many benefits.
The 15-word rule
Want to create maximum impact? Then keep your message simple and observe the 15-word rule. Even with a more complicated promotion, a 15-word teaser will create a call to action that drives your customers towards the product you’re selling.
Match messaging with graphics for a sign that is simple yet unique and eye-catching. Humour and colour are two effective ways to make your signs stand out from the visual noise that bombards your customers every day.
Ask the experts
At The Sussex Sign Company, we can help you create eye-catching signage for your London store that will drive customers into your shop and boost your sales. Well-crafted signage is your secret weapon when it comes to succeeding in retail, so contact us today for more details.