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Celebrating 25 Years of Cottage Signs With New Digital Strategies

25 Years Creating Custom Wood Signs

This year marks the 25th anniversary of The Sign Depot.  Through the years we have made quality signage and customer service a priority which makes us valuable partner to our clients.  We provide them with signage that best fits their brand and assists with making them recognizable in their industry.  Of all the different materials we use to fabricate signs, the most popular has been our western red cedar signs.  They are a popular choice for exterior signs for our business clients and as cottage signs for our residential customers. They can be spotted across Canada and into the United States.

Innovative Signs and Strategies

With over two decades of sign making experience we have always been on top of sign trends and choose modern day methods to market them.

It began in 2009 when we incorporated a digital strategy to engage current and potential clients through our social media channels on twitter and facebook. That sparked a fresh website and blog.  As new networks came online we found pinterest to be a valuable tool to display our work and company culture. Whether it’s signs or strategies we are always looking to innovate in our industry that is how we connected with Digital Main Street.

The Sign Depot Meets Digital Main Street

Earlier this year we attended a Digital Main Street info presentation at the Waterloo Region Small Business Centre.  There we spoke with Sara Bingham the Entrepreneurship and Technology Advisor for the centre.  We discussed how we could bring our cottage signs to the masses through E-commerce.  Sara understood what we needed and set it all up.  She brought in Digital Main Street representatives to assist with this project. Mansi was the rep. that customized a Shopify E-commerce site for us

Cottage Signs Shopify - The Sign Depot

and Felipe created a Google 360 of our showroom.

Google 360 Sign Depot

Sara, Mansi and Felipe were fantastic to work with and they really listened to our needs for this project.  Working with the Digital Main Street team was fun and inspiring.  It made us see how can bring our custom wood signs into a modern marketplace and change the way we do business. We believe that our new COTTAGE SIGN site will streamline the process of ordering a custom cottage sign. See how easy it is by following the steps below.

Simple Steps For Cottage Signs

All it takes are a few simple steps to order a personalized cottage sign.

  1. Visit https://thesigndepotcottagesigns.com
  2. Pick from one of the choices available at https://thesigndepotcottagesigns.com/collections/all
  3. Enter the text you would like on the sign
  4. Complete payment process
  5. Look forward to receiving your cottage sign

We think this new way of ordering will make it us a ONE STOP SOLUTION FOR COTTAGE SIGNS!

 

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Custom Sign Design With Hygge In Mind

Hygge Design - Custom Sign - The Sign Depot

What Is Hygge?

Are you wondering what’s with all the hype around hygge? In last month’s post we talked about the Norweign technique of Rosemaling.  This month we thought we would try to explain the idea of Danish Hygge Design. According to VisitDenmark.com “The high season of hygge is Christmas, when Danes pull out all the hygge stops. Danish winters are long and dark, and so the Danes fight the darkness with their best weapon: hygge”, but  it also goes on to explain that you that you can still experience hygge in the summer. “Picnics in the park, barbeques with friends, outdoor concerts, street festivals and bike rides can all be very hygge”. The concept of hygge is best explained in the video below.

Custom Sign Design With Hygge In Mind

 

I think it's a sign #gettingcloser #bikesandcoffee

A photo posted by Berlin Bicycle Cafe <gr> (@berlinbicyclecafe) on

Hygge is a state of mind and incorporating hygge into and establishment can start with a custom sign design.  Just like the video shown above, the idea of bicycles, comfort and coffee became a great recipe for the Berlin Bicycle Cafe.  The custom sign and rooftop bicycle structure outside let you know about the inviting atmosphere you will find inside their cafe. Extending the concept from the exterior to the interior makes for cohesive design conditions and gives the people an idea of what to expect while they spend time in that space.

Bring Hygge To Your Home Or Home Away From Home

 According to the website Psychologies, Scandinavian interior design is inspired by hygge through the use of tea lights and cosy throws draped over a sofa, but in an interview on Wired, it states that because of the severe weather in the area, they create very nice surroundings for their interiors.  This is also why they create high end furniture and lighting.  Finding the right mix for both inside and outside your home or cottage can create an inviting environment for your family and friends.

Cottage Sign Loon - The Sign Depot

     

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Custom Address and Cottage Signs – Happy Mother’s Day

Make it ALL ABOUT MOM

Wondering what to get Mom for Mother’s Day?  We here at Sign Depot can help with that. We know that Mother’s Day is a momentous occasion where we thank all the lovely ladies that brought us into this world! The best way to celebrate is to give her a gift that will last.   Take a few moments to listen why the need to appreciates Moms and all they do!

 

 Now that we’ve reminded you why you need to acknowledge your Mom this Mother’s Day, have you decided how you’ll show your Mother just how much she means to you? Remember she deserves something special!

How about a gift certificate for Personalized Address or Custom Cottage sign to beautify the exterior of her favorite place? 

Take a look at some examples on our RESIDENTIAL Portfolio. 

Cedar Signs Are Built To Last

All our custom carved wood signs are fabricated from western red cedar, which is known for its weather resistant properties. After the sign is sandblasted it is given specialty paint finish to seal the wood and add luster.  With a custom address or wood cottage sign your Mother’s Day gift will be appreciated for years to come.

With our  are fully customizable signs, Mom can choose

  • the size
  • the shape
  • the wording
  • the image

She knows what looks best for her home afterall. Let it reflect her personal taste and flair for fashion with a custom carved wood sign.  Finding what works best with the surroundings and incorporating it into the custom sign with images and colours creates a great look. With a cedar sign added to the outdoors it can become the finishing touch to residential and vacation properties alike.

 With all this choice, we can help you become #1 KID once more!

 

 

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