{"id":410,"date":"2020-08-26T17:58:42","date_gmt":"2020-08-26T17:58:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodguyssigns.com\/blog\/?p=410"},"modified":"2024-12-14T21:19:43","modified_gmt":"2024-12-14T21:19:43","slug":"best-places-to-use-yard-signs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodguyssigns.com\/blog\/best-places-to-use-yard-signs\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Places to Use Yard Signs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Yard signs can be displayed in various locations, including your private property, someone else\u2019s property (with permission), and certain public areas. However, it\u2019s essential to understand and follow local laws and regulations governing yard sign placement to avoid any legal issues. In this guide, we will discuss the best places to use yard signs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond legalities, there are best practices rooted in common courtesy that can guide your approach. For instance, always ask for permission before placing a sign on someone else\u2019s property, whether it\u2019s a neighbor\u2019s lawn or a business location. It\u2019s considerate and shows respect for others\u2019 spaces. Imagine how frustrating it would be to find a political or advertising sign unexpectedly planted in your yard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A good rule of thumb is to follow the \u201cgolden rule\u201d: treat others as you\u2019d want to be treated. By being mindful of laws and showing courtesy, you can make sure your yard signs are both effective and respectful.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Outdoor advertising structures, signs, displays, and devices within 660 feet of the edge of the right-of-way of highway on the Interstate Highway System are prohibited<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Signage is prohibited within <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cga.ct.gov\/2006\/rpt\/2006-r-0369.htm\">100 feet of any public park, state forest, playground, or cemetery<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Signs are prohibited within 15 feet from the outside line of any highway outside the \u201cthickly settled\u201d or business part of a city or town, except on the walls of a building in which the goods advertised are offered for sale or the business advertised is conducted<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"336\" height=\"224\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodguyssigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/for-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"Best places to use yard signs\n\" class=\"wp-image-411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodguyssigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/for-2-1.jpg 336w, https:\/\/www.goodguyssigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/for-2-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 336px) 100vw, 336px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There isn&#8217;t a single resource or website that comprehensively covers yard sign regulations across all states, cities, and municipalities. Laws can vary widely depending on your location. The best approach is to contact your local municipality\u2019s Department of Transportation and consult county, state, and federal guideline websites to ensure you\u2019re in compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taking the time to research these rules upfront can save you significant hassle later. Imagine investing time, money, and effort into distributing yard signs, only to have them removed by officials or face fines for non-compliance. It\u2019s always better to be safe than sorry. By understanding the regulations in your area, you can confidently promote your business to potential customers without unexpected setbacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong><em>Yard Sign Placement to Drive Engagement<\/em><\/strong>:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yard signs are one of the most cost-effective forms of advertising, period. Whether you are promoting your business or an event, yard signs are a great way to get the word out. But where to put them? Like real estate agents proclaim, \u201clocation, location, location.\u201d They say that for good reason. The same holds true for you and your yard sign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even the best-designed sign won\u2019t succeed without proper placement. Start by evaluating your property\u2019s layout. If you\u2019re mid-block, place signs at both ends of your property. For larger lots, add one in the center. Angle signs at the edges slightly toward oncoming traffic for maximum visibility. A sign that isn\u2019t seen is a wasted opportunity. Also, when planning your campaign, focus on areas where your target audience lives, works, or spends time and prioritize <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodguyssigns.com\/blog\/yes-political-yard-signs-work\/\" title=\"\">high-traffic locations<\/a> whenever possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodguyssigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/for-2-2.png\" alt=\"Best places to use yard signs.\" class=\"wp-image-412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodguyssigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/for-2-2.png 800w, https:\/\/www.goodguyssigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/for-2-2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.goodguyssigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/for-2-2-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Place your yard or lawn signs near traffic lights. A stopped car is a potential customer who has time to read your sign. The greater the visibility of your yard signs to your target audience, the more impact they will have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s another tip. Like any form of advertising, your yard signs can become white noise after a while. Consider rotating your signs to new locations occasionally. But be careful not to relocate your signs too soon or too often and risk not maximizing impressions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong><em>Types of Signs for Effective Placement<\/em><\/strong>:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Different types of signage can be used to earn more impressions based upon where your placement of yard signs will go. For example, the \u201cstandard\u201d political yard sign is made of 18\u201dx24\u201d corrugated plastic, and placing them on lawns, near polling stations, or at intersections works well to grab impressions and hopefully subsequent action. If you\u2019re in charge of public relations at a hospital, you want to go bigger to accentuate the pride taken in the employees who have been dealing with COVID-19, for example.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"336\" height=\"224\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodguyssigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/for-2-3.jpg\" alt=\"Best places to use yard signs.\" class=\"wp-image-413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodguyssigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/for-2-3.jpg 336w, https:\/\/www.goodguyssigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/for-2-3-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 336px) 100vw, 336px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In this instance, yard letters would be so much more effective, placed right by the hospital entrance. It provides exposure for patients and their families that will resonate and potentially earn more new patient numbers. Realtors generally go with an aluminum sign, placed strategically on lawns near the sidewalk, facing traffic. Since a home could conceivably be on the market for a while, aluminum is a perfect choice, given its resistance to the unwanted weather elements that the outdoors can bring.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"247\" src=\"https:\/\/www.goodguyssigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image-9.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.goodguyssigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image-9.png 624w, https:\/\/www.goodguyssigns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/image-9-300x119.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Think about the time, money, and energy you could put into placing yard signs around town, only to find that officials have removed them, or fined you, or both\u2026because that can happen.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":6069,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,9],"tags":[79,77,66,78,51,12,11,18],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.goodguyssigns.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/410"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.goodguyssigns.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.goodguyssigns.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goodguyssigns.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goodguyssigns.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=410"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.goodguyssigns.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/410\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6916,"href":"https:\/\/www.goodguyssigns.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/410\/revisions\/6916"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goodguyssigns.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6069"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.goodguyssigns.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=410"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goodguyssigns.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=410"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goodguyssigns.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=410"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}