It's vital for businesses to clearly show prospective customers when they are open. If a passerby keeps on walking past your store without coming in, then it's a lost sale. Conversely, showing that you are open and encouraging that same passerby to visit your store is an opportunity for a sale.
I wrote this article to help business customers and to outline the top 10 neon open signs we have sold over the last 12 months. I hope this will help customers choose the right open sign for their store.
- Position the neon open sign so it is visible from all angles and approaches to the store.
- The neon lights' colors should contrast or compliment your business or brand.
- Sign sizing should be determined by the visible distance passersby are.
- Neon open signs draw the eye and are brighter and more visually appealing than any other form of open sign.
Let's dive in and find out the top 10.
Top 10 Neon Open Signs
The list below is calculated from our sales data; the top 10 are:
Come In We Are Open
Available in several colors, the "Come in, we are open" neon sign is great. It's bright and draws attention to your shop, clearly showing that it is open and welcoming customers inside.
Pro-Tip: This neon sign is best used in a window next to the entry door to your shop or office.
View the Come In We Are Open neon sign.
Open (Style 6)
Our style #6 open sign is red and purple and available in several sizes. It lets customers know when your business is open for trade.
Pro-Tip: Position this sign in the front window or door of the business. It ships with a dimmer and remote control to adjust the brightness of the text.
View the Open neon sign (Style 6).
Open (Style 1)
The original, classic, open sign is more boxy, with open in a double-line font in red and a yellow outer line. Great for indoor window use - it's vibrant and bright.
We sell so many of these that we hold this sign in stock, and the price varies based on the size.
Pro-Tip: Place this neon sign near the door on the front business display.
View the Open neon sign (Style 1).
Yes, We Are Open
Another one of our neon open signs is a statement (of being open for business) and an invitation. This neon sign has a classic look, and the text "Yes we are Open" is in yellow, cool blue, and red LED colors.
Pro-Tip: The neon sign is a bit too tall to use easily in your door window, so position it close to the entryway in the front window.
View the Yes We Are Open neon sign.
Open 24 Hours
For businesses that are open 24 hours a day, this open sign has a double line: "OPEN" in red and "24 Hours" in cool blue. This sign must be about 2.5 feet wide at a minimum (to cope with the double-line font), so you should place it in the shop's front windows. It will stand out more and be a strong draw for potential customers.
Pro-Tip: Double-line fonts can be brighter as they have more LEDs, so tone down the brightness with a remote controller. The rectangle backboard makes for easy installation.
View the Open 24 Hours neon sign.
Open (Style 3)
One of the more popular classic-styled open neon signs we sell is style #3, in green and red LED colors. The font is clear and easy to read at a distance, and the swirl in green is a lovely, unique touch.
This sign is good for restaurants. For some reason, those kinds of businesses seem to like red and green open signs—I'm unsure why exactly, but maybe it's close to the Italian colors, or maybe green and red are fresh ingredient colors.
Pro-Tip: A great open sign for a restaurant or cafe business.
View the Open neon sign (style 3).
Open (Style 5)
The vertical open sign is neon with an arrow—this is a classic styling we see for basement businesses with limited street-level space who want to highlight their downstairs business. Usually mounted outside, this open sign can be weatherproofed (upon request for a custom quote).
Pro-Tip: Use this open sign if you have a downstairs or basement business with limited street-level advertising and signage space. If used outdoors, ensure weatherproofing.
View the Open neon sign (Style 5).
Open (Style 10)
Another of our vertical LED open signs—this one has red lettering with a blue outer box. It is great for businesses that have limited visual space in the front of their shop. This sign can be positioned in the door glass or an adjacent window space.
Pro-Tip: Position this sign near or on the door. A larger size will be more visible at a distance, and as the letters are vertical, you need to think about the light drawing the eye first.
View the Open neon sign (Style 10).
Open (Style 7)
A swoosh-style open sign in light and hot pink. The font is clear, legible, and scales well if you want a more prominent sign. This open sign is always in stock and has a remote controller to adjust the brightness.
Pro-Tip: This is great for a beauty or hairdressing salon. The colors are spot on with what appeals to most women. Measure up your space to ensure you are selecting the proper size—larger sizes have a higher price.
View the Open neon sign (Style 7).
Open (Style 4)
This is our style #4, a classic-style open sign. It is available in 24 colors or the multi-color version with blue and red LED lights. Available in several sizes, this sign is excellent for displaying that the business is open at night.
Pro-Tip: You can display this sign on the glass door. On our product page, you can choose the correct size.
View the Open neon sign (Style 4).
Professional Tips
Beyond aesthetics, the two topics that factor in deciding on what neon open sign to choose are:
Sizing: If your audience is walking past your store, your neon open sign only needs to be between 12 and 24 inches. If your audience is driving past, your open sign needs to be 24 to 48 inches. Test with a cardboard cutout to ensure your size is correct. I wrote an article on this topic - read about sizing your neon sign.
Location: Pick an area, either in your window or door or mounted to the exterior of your shop, where your intended audience can see it. The article I linked above covers positioning the sign and viewing angles.
Neon Open Sign - Real-Life Examples
Below are photos of real neon signs we created for customers.
Conclusion
An open sign is essential for any retail business or company office that receives visitors. If you're going to have an open sign, why not make it bright and loud? Neon signs do loud and bright better than any other form of signage.
Our neon signs are affordable and last for years. The sale price is displayed on each product page.
If you want a custom-designed open sign that is unique and specific to your company or business, please use the link below to reach out to our customer service team.
