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"Have any of you ever advertised your website on your vehicle? If so, do you have a feel for how it worked? I've been thinking of having a decal made for my vehicle. Thoughts???" |
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Vehicle advertising is a form of "word-of-mouth" advertising which is probably more powerful than any other form of advertising in the world. I just asked the local car dealership how their magnetic signs were holding up and if thety had any problems. The one important thing to keep doing with these signs is to keep the magnetic side clean. Not keeping the magnetic side clean can cause the dirt to scratch the vehicle's paint. You can go to any car dealership and see car doors that show heavy scratching. Keeping clean keeps this to a minimum. The owner stated he was surprised at how many people called and remarked that the referral came from their pickup trucks signs.
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| | Post By: member_178646 | Post Date: 2009-10-14 20:35:08 |
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Thanks Colin, Angela, and William. I appreciate your input. I think I'm going to check into getting something made for my vehicle. If it isn't too expensive, it's probably worth a try. William, my 4-runner is a 1994, so I don't worry too much about scratching anymore...LOL!! I will do my best to keep it clean, but sure won't lose any sleep if it does get a few more scratches!! Mary
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| | Post By: member_217717 | Post Date: 2009-10-14 23:23:41 |
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| Quoted from: member_178646 on 2009-10-14 20:35:08 Thanks Colin, Angela, and William. I appreciate your input. I think I'm going to check into getting something made for my vehicle. If it isn't too expensive, it's probably worth a try. William, my 4-runner is a 1994, so I don't worry too much about scratching anymore...LOL!! I will do my best to keep it clean, but sure won't lose any sleep if it does get a few more scratches!! Mary |
Mary,Keeping the magnetic side clean also helps to keep the sign on your vehicle. Would hate to see you spend money then have it blow off going down the road. Maybe there is an LR member who makes these signs.
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| | | Post By: member_178646 | Post Date: 2009-10-15 10:08:00 |
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| Quoted from: member_217717 on 2009-10-14 23:23:41 Mary, Keeping the magnetic side clean also helps to keep the sign on your vehicle. Would hate to see you spend money then have it blow off going down the road. Maybe there is an LR member who makes these signs. |
William,LOL.....don't worry, I wouldn't just put it on and then forget about it. I'll keep it clean!! I'm just not going to fuss every other hour like I would with a brand new vehicle!! There is a sign shop two blocks from my house that makes them. Mary
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| | Post By: member_178646 | Post Date: 2009-10-15 10:09:39 |
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| Quoted from: member_230947 on 2009-10-15 06:06:51 Depends on the vehicle you have. |
Morning Absolut,How come it depends on the vehicle I have?? Can you tell me more?? I have a 1994 Toyota 4-Runner. Interesting in hearing from you! Mary
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it depends on what kind of business you have and where you are. if it's where you will be seen by lots of traffic it may pay off after a while, but it's like everything else, just takes time. the door magnets are not to high in price so it would most likely be a good dollar spent.
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| Quoted from: member_262596 on 2009-10-16 06:34:53 Interesting idea but I think that flyers or business cards would work better |
Hi Valerie and Sam,My vehicle is in a very busy area so will be seen by hundreds of people every day. It is my understanding that the sign company close to me is very reasonable. Yes, cost is a factor, so it has to be affordable!! I don't have a flyer but do give out lots and lots of business cards. Having a flyer/brochure would be excellent...hadn't thought of that!! Great idea!! Thanks to you both. Mary
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| | Post By: member_245793 | Post Date: 2009-10-16 18:58:11 |
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hi mary, i have got door magnets and window decals from the company i get business cards from and was not bad in price. if you live in a high traffic area you might want to check into this. i have not used mine as yet but thinking i might go ahead and give it a shot. more people see your car on the road and parking lots than the amount that will pick up a business card.
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| | Post By: member_178646 | Post Date: 2009-10-16 19:50:40 |
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| Quoted from: member_245793 on 2009-10-16 18:58:11 hi mary, i have got door magnets and window decals from the company i get business cards from and was not bad in price. if you live in a high traffic area you might want to check into this. i have not used mine as yet but thinking i might go ahead and give it a shot. more people see your car on the road and parking lots than the amount that will pick up a business card. |
Hi Valerie,Thank you so much for your ideas. I hope you will try your decals...I'd be very interested in how they are working for you so feel free to email me!! Oh yes, did you read William's post about scratches?? If not, give it a read...good advice for keeping scratches to a minimum!! I want to make the decal as simple as possible, so that it can be easily remembered, so I have to give that some thought. I find that unless I'm at a show, I don't give out that many business cards. I do get in conversations out in public where I end up getting out a card, but that isn't very regular. We'll see how it all goes!! Mary :-)
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I have been trying to make a window decal for my car. Because my windows are tinted, it's really hard to print one on my own that will work. I truly would like to have one for both of my businesses. Any suggestions on who makes the best for the lowest price?
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| Quoted from: member_220461 on 2009-10-19 00:23:20 I have been trying to make a window decal for my car. Because my windows are tinted, it's really hard to print one on my own that will work. I truly would like to have one for both of my businesses. Any suggestions on who makes the best for the lowest price? |
Hi Tabitha,I don't know about companies in your area. You could always google for car decals in FL, or check your yellow pages and let your fingers do the walking. I'm not going to do a decal that goes in a window for two reasons. 1) I don't want anything blocking my view of pedestrians or traffic, 2) I don't think it would be big enough to make an impact. Because I drive an older model Toyota 4-Runner, I want those decals that are removable, but cling to the back doors and the rear door. They can be larger so they are easily readible. If you can't do one of those, how about a decal that goes on the rear bumper?? I've seen some that are readible and do make a good impact. Let us know what you find out..... Mary :-)
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| | | Post By: member_178646 | Post Date: 2009-10-21 00:08:13 |
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| Quoted from: member_261432 on 2009-10-20 23:27:11 Hi I know one website from where I order webdecals. Check this http://www.webdecal.com/at.cgi/479956 . |
Thanks, maybe Tabitha can check it out and find something that will suit her needs!! :-)yup, I'll check it out as well......
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| Quoted from: mutley on 2009-10-21 14:10:40 Hi, I tried it once, without any luck, and when i took the decal off it left heck of a mess. It took ages to get rid of the sticky mess. |
Yeah, I'm hearing you....don't want that. I was actually thinking along the lines of one of those magnatized jobs. They're supposed to be pretty good.
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I'm in Australia, anyone in USA want to advertise my business on your vehicle in exchange for yours? Go to my website, then email me at the aussiefoodshop email. I'll get back to you!
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| Quoted from: member_140303 on 2009-10-21 21:12:44 I'm in Australia, anyone in USA want to advertise my business on your vehicle in exchange for yours? Go to my website, then email me at the aussiefoodshop email. I'll get back to you! |
I'll give it some very serious thought. Right now I need to get something to advertise my own site...LOL!!
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Mary, I would think a magnetic door sign would do the trick. I have been thinking of that too. They would stay on and wouldn't hurt your car. I live in a small town, but there is tons of traffic. (College town.) I would think that would be a inexpensive way to advertise. We also have a local message board on the net. (rollanet.org) It is a fun site to find all kinds of stuff I see business ads on there all the time. See if your area has one. I have thought of Craigs list also. You could put some thing on there to see how it works. I need to take my own advice. We all need more traffic.
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| | Post By: member_178646 | Post Date: 2009-10-22 10:32:33 |
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| Quoted from: member_145772 on 2009-10-22 09:02:41 Mary, I would think a magnetic door sign would do the trick. I have been thinking of that too. They would stay on and wouldn't hurt your car. I live in a small town, but there is tons of traffic. (College town.) I would think that would be a inexpensive way to advertise. We also have a local message board on the net. (rollanet.org) It is a fun site to find all kinds of stuff I see business ads on there all the time. See if your area has one. I have thought of Craigs list also. You could put some thing on there to see how it works. I need to take my own advice. We all need more traffic. |
Thanks Bobbie....We have a college, the university and the Air Force Academy here, so traffic is definitely here. I'll check into a local message board. That and Craigs list are great ideas. Appreciate it!!Mary :-)
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| Quoted from: Arleneb on 2009-10-23 05:57:54 I haven't advertised on my vehicle. I think it would be read when the car is stationary and I don't think it would be helpful on a bumper but on a side of the car. |
Hi Arlene,I totally agree. I'm looking into larger magnetic decals for the back tailgate of my 4-Runner and the side doors. Bumper stickers are just too small to get read (except stopped at a traffic light/stop sign). Window stickers don't appeal to me because they might block my view of pedestrians or traffic. Mary :-)
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| Quoted from: member_266117 on 2009-10-27 15:48:57 I gave both my kids a sign for their site. The business I went through estimated a 1,000,000 views a year with about 3000 hits per day. The business is on LR |
WOW....those are really great stats!! Thanks for sharing them. Now I'm REALLY motivated to get going on this. Mary :-)
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I use car decals, post cards, and business cards t-shirts, magnetic calendars, and hats. They all seem to work to get the word out. Go to wistaprint.com. It is very affordable, and they usually have some great deals and discounts going on. You can also get stationary that matches everything.
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| Quoted from: retract on 2009-10-28 00:38:18 I use car decals, post cards, and business cards t-shirts, magnetic calendars, and hats. They all seem to work to get the word out. Go to wistaprint.com. It is very affordable, and they usually have some great deals and discounts going on. You can also get stationary that matches everything. |
Thanks Cres.....you've just sparked more wonderful advertising ideas that many of us didn't even consider. Appreciate the link too!! Mary :-)
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This was a good thread to read. I too have been thinking of doing a car sign. I just worry that my website is too hard for people to remember because it has the "etsy" in it.
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Good thread! Vehicle advertising can work and I've used it myself in the past. Wasn't for a website but for a service, but if the website has a snappy name, people may visit when they've seen it on your vehicle. Problem with etsy etc. is the long website name. Get your own domain name if that's possible with etsy.
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Actually advertising by means of Magnetic signs, works well only if its relevant to the item its fixed onto. Example advertising a High Performance Car workshop on a Performance car such as a Mustang/Stingray/or a Camaro turns out some outstanding results, but advertising a Coffee shop on the side of a Performance car will possibly have a negative result to your Business, as their are possibly potential customers that Hate Performance cars. " Just be very careful what vehicle you place your advertising on. " Alway's Look outside the Square "
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| Quoted from: member_140303 on 2009-10-21 21:12:44 I'm in Australia, anyone in USA want to advertise my business on your vehicle in exchange for yours? Go to my website, then email me at the aussiefoodshop email. I'll get back to you! |
Maybe we all should consider bumper stickers then exchange them - like a bumper sticker exchange.
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| Quoted from: Arleneb on 2009-10-23 05:57:54 I haven't advertised on my vehicle. I think it would be read when the car is stationary and I don't think it would be helpful on a bumper but on a side of the car. |
All you have to do is put some of your great looking artwork into a magnetic sign and you can place it on side doors, rear doors or even use it as a fixed sign for shows.Part of the trick with using a magnetic sign on a car is watch where your parking. Always park on a end space so it's in view.
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| Quoted from: tturaniuminvest on 2009-11-01 16:14:48 Actually advertising by means of Magnetic signs, works well only if its relevant to the item its fixed onto. Example advertising a High Performance Car workshop on a Performance car such as a Mustang/Stingray/or a Camaro turns out some outstanding results, but advertising a Coffee shop on the side of a Performance car will possibly have a negative result to your Business, as their are possibly potential customers that Hate Performance cars. " Just be very careful what vehicle you place your advertising on. " Alway's Look outside the Square " |
LOL....well, I have a Toyota 4-Runner. So advertising my site with magnetic signs will be easy and not out of place!!
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