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Tuesday, January 31, 2012
If you're aiming to boost the reputation of your company and business, you can try posting custom street banners and custom flags at strategic locations. Although there are so many marketing tools to select, banners and flags have proven to be very useful.

The internet today allows customers to specifically choose the right features and designs for their flags. Flag makers now rely on websites and online places to present their finished works and recommend custom designs for potential clients.

Some of the items you will find online include banners, flags, mini flags and pennant streamers. You will come across several complete and easy-to-navigate websites that will help you create excellent designs quickly. You will be given a wide array of option for the best flags. You can choose to have the makers create the right style or make everything based on your artistic skills.

The flag manufacturers today have the technology and skill to make flags and banners just as you envisioned these. You can make these depending on the event and category such as business and professional services, special events and holidays, real estate, government and community, construction, trade and commerce and sports, health and fitness.

By choosing the right images and colors for the flags, the output becomes more attractive and useful for your business endeavor. It is recommended that you work with the custom flag maker from the beginning to make your ideas a reality. There are a number of templates to use depending on the style you need. You can also use your original text style, depending on what you wish to accomplish.

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by: The Flagman

Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Many business owners use custom street banners to attract and appeal to their target market.

If you're searching for the right advertising materials that do not cost much but get the job done, you will find excellent sail banners perfect. These provide you with the authority and attractiveness you need especially when placed in heavily populated areas or street corners. These are also very cheap to make compared to other marketing tools and just as effective.

If you print bespoke street banners using only the best tools and agents, your marketing efforts will be rewarded accordingly. Versatility is provided by a sail flag because this can conveniently be positioned inside or outside, regardless of the climate. Sail banners are also handy and can be positioned from one place to the next because of its lightweight but strong build. You can have a number of add-ons for the sail banners depending on where you wish to display these. The most common areas involve exhibits, product launchings and conventions.

Sail banners will quickly garner attention from your potential customers depending on the style you choose. You get to decide between feather flying banners or products that feature zoom quills. The features and traits will largely depend on your own artistic and creative skills.

The dimensions of the street banners will rely on the use and purpose. Check your budget before you begin because bigger custom street banners usually are more expensive because of the additional materials. Check the location where you intend to display then decide.

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by: The Flagman

Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Custom street banners are used to send a direct message to the target market. Different messages can be provided towards a variety of people, depending on the objectives of the company.

To send the right message successfully, you have to carefully lay out the custom banner and carefully plan the process. The custom banner should have no more than three colors. One color should function to highlight, so that you can focus on your particular point of interest. You should also include an image or logo that will represent your company very well.

Also plan the content or text that you will include in the vinyl custom banner. Make it as direct and short as possible. Potential customers who will see the banner will usually spend no more than two seconds on it, so you have to send your message as quickly as you can.

Useful Messages

The best messages that will promote products and the business as a whole will adequately explain to customers why they need it, when they need it and where they can get it. Provide enough information to keep customers excited but be careful not to give too much.

Marketing efforts should be directed at the selling point. There are a number of words that are strategically positioned so that the potential customer only notices the big lure and not the other implications. Using the right words and terms on the street banner will help grab the attention of your target customers very quickly.

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by: The Flagman

Wednesday, November 9, 2011
In any type of event, game, and tournament, the competition will always be intense especially when the stakes are high. Human nature being as it is, the thirst for success is always strong since winning is one way of proving one’s self-worth, importance and power. The winners will always want to show off their greatness and brag how they bested all the rest of the participants.  And each of these winners and all the other participants are proud to represent their respective home countries and bear their custom crest flags in all their glory.

One type of competition that is gaining popularity nowadays is the video game competition where the arena is the internet and the players are sitting facing a computer, speedily typing on the keyboard, steadily clicking the mouse and passionately gunning the joystick.  In this video game competition, the most significant item of interest to note is the team crest flag. These crest flags represent the online game player as national flags represent a country.

Aside from representing an individual online game player or representing a team, these flags serve to heighten the competition in each game. Each custom crest flags sport a glorified emblem or motto of the player or team that will taunt and goad the other team into playing to the best of their abilities in order to win and not to be belittled at.

On a brighter note, these crest flags will help the organizer, the crowd and the fans identify the player or teams they are rooting for easily and conveniently. And during the awarding ceremony, the winning player and team could easily let themselves be known by raising their personalized crest flags and bask in the cheers, accolades and praises of their fans and all the rest of the spectators.

So join in the fun, wave those custom crest flags and cheer for your winning team!

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by: The Flagman

Sunday, November 6, 2011
There are plenty of designs an avid golfer can choose from in order to have the perfect golf flag. These designs come in a lot of different, creative ways. A variety of these designs are available to choose from; like printed clip-art characters to personalized logos. However, how will you know if the design is appropriate for you?

In buying golf flags, always try to pick out a variety of different designs available for different events. Usually for golfing tournaments that are small-circuit leagues, or for office activities, golf flag designs aren’t so much of a big deal. Unless required by the event, you can generally choose any design you like for your golf flag to have. However, if the event is for a larger circuit or formal, competitive tournament, there are some restrictions on what you can and can’t have; know what they are and put it on.

The same considerations follow if you want to have personalized golf flags. You would want to have informal designs that are fun and preppy if you have a day out with friends or family on the golf course. A good idea to print on as designs would be your “pro-golfer” fictional status, or even your “champ” title with your name on it, beside the no. 1 logo! On the other hand, the formal types of flag designs might be likened to those you see on Woods’ golf car and other professional golfers. So you can try those, too.

The bottomline is that when you decide to own golf flags, it pays to own different designs for different events! You may never know when one comes in handy and the other might just put you to shame on the course. Always be ready and you shouldn’t feel the need to be embarrassed.

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by: The Flagman

State flags are the most useful things you can use for history or social studies assignments. As most of you might remember, these flags are the kinds that most grade school teachers would force their students to memorize just to pass the subject. Although it does lack some nationalistic fervour when forced, being able to know which flag is which does have its perks. Here are the common places you can catch them at:

Head straight first to the museum! There will always be some kind of geography section allotted for the public to check out different states and their respective state flags. The cool thing about this is that they usually place good descriptions among different flags. Origins of the place and the design of the flag are only some of the useful tidbits of information you can pick from the museum guided tours.

If you’re more explorative, try to check out the interstate road for souvenir shops and pit stops. Usually, these are the places that you can find originally knitted state flags that are well preserved and displayed. This method of discovering flags of different states is not only impracticable but also time consuming. However, if you do have plans for a long road trip with the family, you might consider dropping by some of these centers.

Of course, we have the internet! It’s the most convenient method, nowadays, for anyone to gather information. All you need to remember is to make sure that the information you are gathering about state flags is not only updated, but also comprehensive. You might want to read up on different sources online in order for you to compare and contrast the information you need. Once you’ve filtered these through, you’re safe!

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by: The Flagman

Friday, November 4, 2011
If you’re running out of ideas on how to spice up your cooking when you’re out catering, then you better consider the use of custom mini flags. We all know how the catering industry is getting bigger and bigger; as more small, home-based players are claiming their share of the market. So, most likely, if you can’t beat them in terms of taste, just beat them through good marketing.

First off, the best thing about custom mini flags is that they are cost-efficient. You can purchase washable ones online and use it for your brand everytime you roll out your pastry. You can also makes ones yourself through the help of colourful construction paper and toothpicks. Just pick up regular arts and crafts stuff from your trusty bookstore. See? It’s not that costly to add a little burst of color to your catering.

Aside from its affordability, the flexibility of custom mini flags is also outstanding when it comes to design. You can have them in the really small sizes (like burger flags) or by the size of ½ of a bond paper, which you can use for the dish labels. You can cut them into different sizes, fit the shape of your logo into it, or add 3D effect if you wish.

See, you’ll never know how far those custom mini flags can take you. Maybe if you do it often and with proper regard on your brand, you’ll gain a brand new following. A little creativity and resourcefulness can definitely go a long way. Good luck!

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by: The Flagman

Saturday, October 29, 2011
If you think street banners are only used to promote products, services and other corporate messages, you’re wrong. Street banners are also smart ways to speak of a cause or an advocacy.  It may also serve as a kind of public service announcement, depending on what you put on it.  If you have been to parts of the world where the use of street banners are very prominent you will find that this gives that place more flavor or more character.

The street banners in the Vatican says speaks volumes about the city the same way the loud rainbow flags in the streets of San Francisco, particularly in Castro Street contribute to the energy of the place.  It gives it that distinct vibe. If you are one for giving more zest to a place, then you get to appreciate these street banners and what they are there for.

Some opt to put plain text on such banners to speak of an advocacy.  This advocacy can be anything ranging from the preservation of rights to public service reminders.  This kind of environment allows for people to become more active and responsive to the cause.  They remind people what is important and what it is that they should take a second look on.  A lot of people might not realize it but a lot of people become more involved with a city, an advocacy and even an aesthetic history when they begin to appreciate the meanings they communicate through these simple street banners.

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by: The Flagman

Thursday, October 27, 2011
There are a lot of advertising methods to choose from. However, there are only a few which can offer entrepreneurs a great exposure with less expense. One of these types of low expense advertising is through the use of feather flags. Unlike other street banners, the feather flags are among the most used by entrepreneurs as it can cater a big text display and because of its features is the reason why the ad can be seen clearly every time.

It’s also a fact that feather flags are very long lasting as its durability is high, thus the reason why it’s more advisable to have than street banners or other flags. Custom feather flags are also made for travels. There are many mounting equipments that can make the feather flag move from one place making it very beneficial during exhibits or trade shows.

This type of flag also provides ease when it comes to setting it up in an indoor setting as it can easily be placed on walls or poles, if necessary. A feather flag can be placed anywhere, possessing fewer limitations than street banners. This makes feather flags better than street banners because there are times when the government prohibits the use of street banners for display purposes.

There’s no doubt that a feather flag is the right choice for entrepreneurs. Street banners and print ads are good for advertising, but a feather flag is just better.

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by: The Flagman

It’s a given fact that street banners are being used by companies for their promotional ads. In several areas of the world, the response of the government and other civic organizations differ from one another when we talk about advertising, because of course, cities have different set of rules or laws. It is said that more cities provide set of rules with regards to the use of street banners as a form of advertising. These cities will give limitations and restrictions to advertisers in their street banners sizes', location and duration of display.

The city government earns from these advertisers through permits. But some cities will not give an authorization for companies to advertise their products like in San Francisco. On the other hand, Los Angeles will let a company post street banners as long as the banner's space will not be over 20 % of the ad space.

There are also cities which strongly prohibit street banners such as Moscow. Its city’s government will fine  the advertiser who continues to place banners on streets. The implementation of this law shall be active by August, which according to business analysts means loss of jobs and revenue.

It can’t be denied that the use of banners on streets to promote a company’s business is a very good marketing strategy, most especially if the banners are placed on streets that have heavy traffic. It means more motorists can have a good view of the promotional ads. However, those cities which prohibit street banners should reconsider in reviewing the law that bans it.

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by: The Flagman

Monday, October 24, 2011
If you need that the logo or graphics on a flag for your business is unique enough, surf through the internet and choose the online flag shop and go directly to the page which features the custom flag maker. With more detailed information you can give, it would be better. You can either send your graphics through mail, email or fax or you can call the online flag shop directly for the specific needs that you want to be answered. And a quote will be send back to you by the custom flag maker.

You are also required to fill out details on the contact info, shape, size, orientation, design colors, display method, quantity, font and other pertinent information; you can see it on the custom flag maker page. You must also keep in mind that the most important things to consider are the material type to use, the number of colors to use as these affects the custom flag’s cost.

You can also request message on flags that can be printed on large sizes and can be put on with attractive colors to catch up everyone’s attention. This is popularly used not just in business advertising but as well as on parties and private events. It can be a birthday, welcome party or a homecoming occasion, these flags can deliver the message you want with comfort. You can also put on a message to the flags and it can be scattered like a wildfire to your prospects.

And the mini flags can also be used as the latest promotional items, and it can be great to use too. The custom mini flags can be a great decoration to your house, office and even on parades.

You can also discuss with your online suppliers of feather flags, custom made flags, street banners and twirler flags to put on full color print on the both sides in order to display your message with whole impact to clients. The feather flags can suit perfectly on promotional, roadside events, special occasions and festivals.

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by: The Flagman

Do your business needs large volume of custom flags, decorative flags or a custom flag maker? Order and purchase it from the online flag shop for you to have a wide array of choices and the best deals!

When your business needs a welcome, open or sale sign, the online flag shop must offer you with a lot of options. For retail stores, garage sales, car dealerships and other more, these could be a great deal for it. Using flags and banners for advertisement usually ranges from 20 to 50 dollars; it usually depends on the type and size. You can also notice classical designs on advertising banners, pennant strings, blade flags, tear drop flags and feather flags as well as its exciting designs.

And there is also a wide array of flag poles that would definitely fit what you need. Flag poles usually ranges from small residential, parade poles, to fiberglass poles and the big one piece aluminum.

When you check upon the choices on the online flag shop or online custom flag makers, you can be excited by the wide array of selection. Basic kinds of flags that you can find are as follows; pennants, guidons, street banners, traditional flags,burgees, feather flags, and  wave banners or sun blade.

The traditional flags are commonly in rectangular shape, and can be used vertically or horizontally. The three-pointed flags are called pennants. Burgees are just like pennants but have two narrowed points and on towards the hoist are a V back. The guidongs is connected with the military flags, with rectangular shaped, with two points and towards the hoist is a V back.

Custom banners are commonly in rectangular shape, and can be seen hanging on the wall or ceiling or just across posts. Street banners, sun blade or wave banners and feather flags are usually hung on the telescoping poles which are flexible, they can be vertically oriented, and its shape is similar to a feather, a blade and an inverted teardrop.

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by: The Flagman

One of the good ways to make your products well known is through custom street banners which have been used by entrepreneurs for years. Below are some of the ways to give your light pole banners or custom street banners a different look in order to catch the attention of by passers.

Designing Your Custom Street Banners

If you want to attract viewers, then you should select a design that can get the attention of the people. This design should also make a clear statement about your products. The structure of the message is very important as it should not be a paragraph, rather it should only be a phrase so that the by passers can easily read the message and get the idea of it. The font size of the message plays also a major role as it’s very important that the text is not small for it to be seen. In addition, make your banner not only seen during the day but as well as at night.

The right fabric and materials

Choose a thicker banner for you to be able to print on different sides. This will allow spectators to see the ad clearly. The weather also plays a major factor in choosing the right fabric. We all know that that these banners are made to be placed on top of poles, that’s why durable materials should be used upon installation in order for it to lasts longer in the streets. These materials can be bought by selecting the right manufacturer that sells it.

Check the government for rules

Of course, it’s also very important to consult the government about your plans to put some custom street banners on the streets for your promotional ads. Know their rules to make everything legal.

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by: The Flagman

Sunday, October 23, 2011
Custom flags, for over the years and counting, have been used by many businesses for their establishments. The flags they put and flew have to stand with the test of time for endurance and beauty. They must be unique and original for a distinctive look so craftsmanship and pride can be felt in every flag.

In the case of  world flags, the the etiquette and rules for taking good care and flying of the American flag have been made on the federal category. For instance, if the American flag is being displayed on top, it must have a light on it which in case the sun goes down, the flag is being lowered down from its pole. And if you have flag displayed in your house, or in your office or in events, you are allowed to keep it still everyday and every night if light source is available for the times of darkness. Here are some significant etiquettes for you to remember:

Have you ever had an idea that the U.S. flag must not be swayed to anyone, or anything, being dipped, and must be allowed to fly in an upside down when emergency notification is needed?

Have you known that the it must also be kept cleaned at all times and be mended when needed, and when it cannot be returned to its original beauty then it must be folded and burned ceremoniously? And have you ever learned that any other world flag must never ever reach the ground, and that it must be handed over to another person carefully without touching anything or anyone else?

You must also know that the American flag must never have alterations with writing or alterations in any way?
The 13 red and white stripes that appear on the American flag portray the original 13 colonies. In 1777, the design was adopted formally by the Congress of the Continental as the official American Flag, thus representing the country across the globe.

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by: The Flagman

Friday, October 21, 2011
Have you seen a feather flag?  For those who haven't yet, nope, it is not made of feathers? It happens when the flag is mounted on the ground, it looks like a feather. The is the shaft of a feather and the feather flag as the vane. Seemingly, the design of a feather for the flags has been popular to achieve much better display and advertising.

Traditional flags are more on rectangular shape in nature with its canton placed on the upper left corner and the hoist found on the left side are affixed to the pole. Sides of the flag are left free to flare-up. As flags are meant to be flown, it is not recommended to display texts or make designs that are unreadable. The feather flag has a larger area of hoist because it is affixed vertically to the pole, and would allow the display to be seen and read on easily. Moreover, traditional flags are more prone to wear and tear condition with strong winds while on the other hand, feather flags can reduce frantic flare up to mere bubbling.

Due to the flag design’s flexibility, it has become the top choice in advertising on beaches, where the gust of wind from the sea barely bothers the flag and even the decorations. And, its vertical sides can be carried well on sporting events. When it is displayed on the sides or being held up by the supporters in a crowd, it undoubtedly creates an impression that it is indeed an attractive tool to attract people.

A lot of flag manufacturers offer many feather flag designs on their online stores, but make sure to choose the manufacturer that has proven reliability and experience in production of feather flag.

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by: The Flagman

Friday, October 14, 2011
Undeniably, custom street banners are a great tool for decoration and advertisement of events and product promotion as well as increasing the product or service’s exposure. Below are a few tips on making street banners or even light pole banners do their job for you.

Single out a design that would be an eye candy for everybody and would catch your message. And the banner is created to be displayed on streets and hung to a light pole, be sure to avoid small sized texts or even messages that contains a lot of words so that the passing motorists would be able to catch your message immediately without taking too much time on it. Choose a design that you know would work enough day or night. Utilize and choose bold colors but make sure to restrict the number of colors involved into few standards for optimum effect.

You need to make a decision on what to use either single or double ply when printing of the custom street banner starts. The fabric that you will pick will have definite role on the layers of the banners; a lighter fabric would possible result in a see through outcome and will compel to have another layer. On the other hand, a thicker fabric would mean allowing you to have prints on both sides. Take into consideration the weather conditions on the display duration of your street banner and even the fraction of time on displaying the banner when you are about to choose the fabric you would use for printing.

Custom street banners are created to be dangled on poles so make sure you had used the needed hardware for the installation. Your chosen banner manufacturer must be able to provide you with needed supports like frames and rods that are needed to hang up your banners properly.

Location is a topmost priority when displaying banners. Choose the areas with lots of vehicle and foot traffic while making sure that those banners won’t be a hazard to pedestrians or motorists. You might want to verify with your local government about displaying street banners and if you would be required to get special fees or permits or if there are existing regulations for the location and size that are allowed for custom street banners.

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by: The Flagman

Saturday, September 17, 2011
Are you excited to throw a kiddie party for your adorable kids? Do you want to do something special for them but you don’t know what accessories and materials you are going to get? Although your kids can be pleased easily, it is still great to hold a fabulous that both the party guest and your kid would love. One thing that you have to get for the party is one of those custom table banners that would be a great addition to liven up the tables in the party.

Rather than getting expensive and hard to design centerpieces, the custom table banner is  a more practical approach. You can go with different design with those flags according to the theme of the party. Put pictures of animals on the banners if the theme is about zoo, or ponies and princesses if you have a fairy tale theme.

There are a lot of things that you can do to your banner aside from being the design for you tables. Put surprise gifts and candies to the banners, a treat for the guest. Organize your tables by putting numbers in the banners to indicate the sitting arrangement of the party if you have one. Attach balloons to your custom table banners to keep it afloat and add fun to it.

After the party, the custom table banner doubles up as a gift to guest, appreciating them for joining the party. Put a small picture of your child in it, for them to remember that they have the time of their lives in your kid’s party.

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by: The Flagman

Events and parties require a lot of attention grabbing decorations, but if you are on a tight budget you have to find ways to save.  For getting the right materials, you have to consider the space and budget that you have to work within, so the best attention grabber that saves you time, cost and effort are those custom street banners.

If you have problems with the design and theme of your flag, there are many articles that give you ideas on how to design them, however with this article, it will give insights and ideas on where to place your custom street flags for it to be able to get the attention from your target audience.

Here are the places that could get the most exposure for your custom street banners:

1.  Crowded, Well lit areas – To get the most of the attention of passersby, you have to set-up the flag in an area with lights and also adequate space for it to be noticed. Pick a place where it is a pathway for people going to malls, because those are the ones that would give time to read your custom street flags, rather than pathways that are mostly for working people.

2.    Elevated places – the higher the place is the greater exposure it will get. Just make sure that it is high enough for people to see clearly.

3.   Intersections for traffic – mostly, motorist or passengers give time reading the custom street banners before the green appears, or if there is traffic, it is the perfect time that they can read your flag.

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by: The Flagman

Tuesday, September 6, 2011
The power of advertising has made itself felt in several ways, with billboards and custom street banners taking up space in city thoroughfares and airspace. In different cities worldwide, reactions of civic organizations and governing bodies have been different to the glut of advertising. While there are different existing laws that are in place, these vary from city to city

Most cities have regulations regarding the display of custom street banners, and they usually limit the size, areas of display, and length of time that the banners are hung. Governments usually earn revenue in the form of the permit fees. Some cities, such as San Francisco, prohibit advertising for businesses and products. Los Angeles, however, is looking into generating additional city revenue by allowing advertising on street banners, with ad space not taking up more than 20% of the banners area.

In Moscow, the city government has implemented a ban on street banners, and has even set aside a budget to compensate advertisers when the ban goes active. Moscow’s custom street banners are scheduled to come down in August, and this means lost revenue and lost jobs for the industry. In Harpenden, England, the custom street banners were taken down after fears of structural integrity of fixtures were raised.

Street banners are a powerful advertising tool, as the miles of roads and streets, especially in downtown and heavily trafficked areas, are solid opportunities in exposure. While legislation may exist for several cities, some areas have little or no impetus to regulate the custom street banner placing and advertising.

As with all things, balance needs to be struck to ensure that a city’s revenue needs and the opportunities for business to advertise are met. Also to be factored into the mix, are the civic groups and constituent sentiments as to how custom street banners are perceived. Cities will have to decide based on these different factors on how to get that compromise.

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by: The Flagman