Before & After Magnets

To begin, I'm writing this as an example---not as anything ill-intended toward Vistaprint. Having been "the Sticker Guy" in many malls across the country, I've ran across clients who came to me to make what some internet companies producing signs and stickers could not. This is a really good example, so I present a before and after glimpse into using online companies verses a local shop, in this case, Us: GULFSIDE SIGNS & Wraps.

Marco of Marco's Pool Service came to us because he had set out to make magnets for his new business on a limited budget. He showed us the magnets he had made with Vistaprint---using an automated system online---and I knew he would definitely fair better with us. The main reason being, that with the automated system used by companies like Vistaprint.com, there isn't really any quality control. Someone made that magnet for Marco and didn't really look at it and think about what quality they are sending out with their stamp on it. Plus, if the design wasn't enough, if you look at the before picture in this post, you'll see the cracking and chipping of the design as it is peeling off of the magnet.

So, with that in mind, not only did we redesign the magnets for Marco's truck, but we also offered him a more well-rounded advertising solution; we gave him a package deal. We listened to what he wanted and designed magnets accordingly as well as provided him rear window lettering to maximize those seeing his message and company name on his vehicle. We also made him license numbers that are required by law, separate and placed directly on the vehicle, on the spot, so that Marco didn't run the risk of receiving a ticket while waiting for us to complete his magnetics.

CLIENT REVIEWS

• From Rhonda Patterson, a Broker-Owner, Waterfront and Preferred Homes, LLC...

"I order all of my embroidered office shirts and hats from them, as well as all of my real estate signs. All of Tim's people are pleasant to work with, knowledgeable and produce great work. I will continue to work with them in the future, and I have no problems recommending them!"

Rhonda first hired us in 2010 and has returned for more of our great service. She went on to label us as having  "Great Results, Good Value, High Integrity". Thank you Rhonda for your kind words and for your business.

• From Jay Pasqua, a Landscaper of Jay Pasqua Landscape Service...

"Awesome service, great and friendly people, I recommend them highly."

Jay not only operates his own Landscape Company, he also supports Faith7gear.com, from which he purchases t-shirts, window decals, and vehicle signage from it.

• Marco, of Marco Pool Services says of us,

"Excellent customer service, prime work and good prices... I recommend them for sure."

Marco came to us wanting affordable vehicle magnetics and signage to promote his new business. We met his needs with reasonable pricing & same day service. Thank you for giving us the chance to be there for your newly developing company, Marco.



Want to comment on our service, a product we made for you, or your experience with us, feel free to share in the comment box below or email us. We appreciate your business and your recommendations.

CAR & BIKE CLUBS

Gulfside Signs & Wraps caters to Car Clubs as well as Bike Clubs!
We can design your logo or take your already designed logo to print as WRAPS on your bikes, cars, trucks, or...we can make WINDOW DECALS for your ride! You can place any of our signage on the vehicle itself or on the rear windows of your cars, trucks, or vans!

Window decals or digitally printed partial wraps are great ways to show your club or team pride, Especially at motorsport or show events!

We can also embroider, heat transfer, screen print, or make direct-to-garment SHIRTS for your club or team!
We offer Bulk Discount Rates & VERY FAST TURN-AROUND-TIME on your CLUB STICKERS or SHIRTS!
Stop by our show room today, to see what we can do for you, or call: 727-862-1960! We're waiting to hear from you!

Digital Print Vinyl vs. Die Cut vinyl

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Which type of signage is right for you: Digitally Printed Vinyl Signage or Die-cut Vinyl Signage?
As you can see in the above, left magnet is designed for digital print as it has lots of gradients (shades and variations of color), glossy styles, and is all of a flat surface.

To the right, the colors are very simple with no hues or shading whatsoever. Though, with multiple colors, the surface becomes somewhat raised. If your logo or company message is a very basic one, with few or singular colors, then die-cut vinyl is more appropriate for you and costs less than the digital printed signs. However, Digitally Printed signs require less production time than do die-cut vinyl signage.

So, In review:
Go With Die-Cut Vinyl Magnetics, Yard, or other Signage if:

• Your logo is basic in design with only a few colors or is of one color, and is solid (no transparencies). If "Simple is More", for your promotion.
• If you want to spend a little bit less overall for signs, but don't mind waiting a little longer for them.
• If having a very slight raised surface (if multiple colors are used) isn't important where you are placing your signs.

Go with Digitally Printed Vinyl Signage if:

• You want your signs produced faster; There is definitely less turn-around time involved with Digital Printing.
• If your logo or company message is more complex in design, with lots of various colors or styles, graphic overlays or varying opacities (some transparencies). Graphically, you can take your promotion a lot further with Digitally Printed Signs!
• If your signage placement requires or needs a completely flat surface (no matter how many colors you use).

Keep in mind, however, that when ordering Banners from us at Gulfside Signs, we ALWAYS digitally print ALL banners we produce.