Free Tutorials and Reports
Personally, I absolutely hate using the word "free". I think it's an overused, unimaginative trick to get people's attention. But sometimes, free is still one of the best words to use. Especially when you're offering something of value... for free! So here are some sign design tools, services, business reports and other goodies for you... on the house!
Free Resources
Sign Material Selection Wizard
This one-of-a-kind tool will help you pinpoint the best type of material to use for your particular project.
This interactive guide will ask you a few short, non-personal questions. These are the identical questions we ask clients during a one-on-one consultation. Once we know a client's situation, we can provide specific recommendations.
Here's how you can put our 25 years of sign experience to work for you:
- As you read the questions Click on the closest answer shown in the drop-down list
- And within seconds, the wizard will automatically show you our top recommendations!
Pricing Calculator
Sometimes, all you want is the bottom line! "How much?" And "What does that price include?" This online pricing calculator will instantly show you prices, sizes, options & more!
Letter Sizing Calculator
What size should the letters on your custom signage be so that it's readable from a distance? This handy Letter Sizing Calculator removes all the guesswork.
When it comes to choosing sizes, most people seem a bit lost. I can see it in their faces. They just don't know how to go about it mathematically. So they take their best guess and hope the sign will turn out okay. However, hope is not a strategy.
The SignMagic Online Sign Design Center
"How can I make sure I'll be completely satisfied with my new signs- before I buy?"
With SignMagic, you can literally custom design your own sign or banner online. Any time, day or night. You don't have to wait on anyone else to do anything, for you. And you don't have to worry about anybody rushing you either!
You can take all the time you need to carefully review your options including: The size of the letter, which letter styles look the best to you, seeing how different colors & combinations look, and how other design elements all fit together.
Free QR Code Generator
A QR (Quick Response) code is a barcode graphic that works with any smartphone. Just snap a picture of the code on your sign or ad and your phone will automatically take you to the website it points to. For example, a QR code on a real estate sign might point someone to a virtual tour of the house right on their cell phone!
We offer a simple to use Free QR Code Generator to help you stay on the cutting edge of marketing technology.
Fast Price Quote
For any sign material not included in our instant pricing calculator, use this tool to receive a customized quote within the hour! With our Fast Free Quote system, you'll get quotes in hours instead of days and weeks.
Sign Term Glossary
Your complete guide to frequently used custom sign-related terms and their definitions. This extensive Sign Term Glossary covers anything from types of sign materials to online design terms, and mounting accessories to sign-biz jargon!
Free Services
Live Design
With our Live Design service, you can watch live as your design is being created in real time. Even if you're 2000 miles away!
Live Support
Get Live Support by phone (1.800.899.6272) or Live Chat, even after normal business hours. And on the weekends!
Free Tutorials
How to Use Clipart and iStock Photo for Your Custom Signage.
Do you need images for your new custom signage but don't know where to get them? We'll show you where and how!
How To Apply Vinyl Letters and Graphics
Applying vinyl letters and graphics may seem pretty intimidating at first. But we're here to tell you that the process can actually be quite simple! In fact, we'll even show you exactly how we apply vinyl graphics here in our very own shop!
How to Submit Your Artwork So Your Signs are The Best Quality
.Png, .jpg, .gif...are you confused by all of these file format names? If so, don't worry - you're not alone! We'll help you understand the difference between all these formats for the photographs, logos, and artwork you've selected for your new custom signs, help you discover what the best format for your specific artwork is, and we'll show you how to attach these images to an email!
Free Reports
Where Do Signs Go Horribly Wrong?
In this Special Report, you'll learn how to avoid the 3 most costly sign mistakes.
The Baker's Dozen: 13 Ingredients of Highly Effective Business Signs
This 13-point, step-by-step guide will show you the right way to go about designing your new business sign. Plus, it will help you avoid the most commonly overlooked design mistakes, we see over and over again.
Sign Buyer's Guide
Why do sign companies only tell you the "good stuff" about signs? How can you make an informed decision with only half the facts? This guide will open your eyes with insider information never before revealed. You'll see "the good, the bad & the ugly" about all the popular sign materials.
Are Your Marketing Headlines Missing These Precise Psychological Triggers?
How to write compelling headlines that will grab your clients' attention every time.
"Why should I care about writing headlines?", you ask. Headlines aren't just for newspapers and CNN Headline News anymore. You can put the power of headlines to use right away in all of your marketing pieces including your website.
How To Quickly Gain Marketing Momentum
When Sales Stop, Business Stops!
So keeping your marketing engine humming along is kind of important. Let your foot off the gas for even a second and you could lose momentum. And that can be dangerous. Especially during these times of economic uncertainty.
So here's a list of marketing options and ideas to ponder. This list is a great brainstorming and goal planning tool. It can help you clarify how you want to promote and grow your business.
Are Your Business Solutions Your Biggest Marketing Problem?
Sales and marketing professionals are often taught to emphasize the features, benefits and solutions their product or service provides. But how and when should you address your clients' most pressing problems?
This eye-opening report turned my thinking about marketing upside down. And it's yours now just for the asking.
Free Guarantees and Bonuses
Goof Proof Guarantees and Bonuses
If you've never applied vinyl letters before, the process can seem pretty intimidating at first. You don't want to "mess up" and get the letters crooked. Or even worse, botch the job so badly you have to buy another set and start all over again.
Fortunately, we offer a "Goof Proof" guarantee for the vinyl graphics you get from TheSignChef.com. You'll be able to apply your vinyl lettering just like a professional -the first time and every time!
Free Shipping
TheSignChef.com always offers free ground shipping on all orders, in addition to other savings and guarantees!
Customer Satisfaction Guarantee
We stand behind our work with a 100% Customer Satisfaction Guarantee.
If you ever receive anything from our company that is defective in workmanship or different in specifications from what you ordered, we will replace that product free of charge and even pay the shipping!
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What Our Clients Are Saying...
Excellent service! We love our logo, Justin was very professional and patient! Highly recommend!
The sign looks gorgeous!!! Overall experience was great! Justin was so knowledgeable, professional, and responsive. He advised what material would be better in my case. Also, he went an extra step to contact and instruct installers on how to put the sign up. This saved me lots of time. The real sign looks just like the digital preview. Thank you so much!!!!! My dental office looks so much better now.
I thought you might want to see how good the Signs you guys made for us look installed. I am one of the pickiest people when it comes to Quality Control, but I have to give praise when it’s due. You guys did an amazing job making my designs become a reality and the workmanship and quality are impeccable! Thanks Again, It’s been a pleasure and I’ll always know where to go for signs in the future!
The sign is up and looks great, thanks.
Very nice and the people were very nice as well. thank you Butch
Good afternoon we received our signs and they look great.
We love our sign! We even referred our next door neighbor (another law firm). Thank you for making it a positive experience.
Just a note to let you know that we could not be happier with the signs! Excellent work and quality. The owner is extremely pleased. I will be sending you some graphics within the next few days for another project.
The sign was perfect, the way it was shipped the look and fit! Thank you and your art department you did a great job. We will be a return customer.
Yes the sign worked out great for us! Thanks again for your help and I hope the pictures will help with your gallery.
I got the sign up. It is exactly what I was hoping for. Thank you very much. I need to make up a couple of designs for signs for the elevator and stairs. I'll give you a call when they are ready. In the meantime I included a few pics.
