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What is Digital Signage?

Digital signage refers to using media players to stream "live" digital media, content, custom advertising, messages & other information on your digital poster frames, in place of traditional signage (like posters). Digital signage allows you to change content on one or multiple digital poster frames with ease.  You are also able to display videos, animation & up-to-date information, such as current weather, news & time, on your digital poster frames. Digital signage can be used to target specific audiences viewing digital poster frames.  Preconfigured "live" content/feeds/channels are available from content publishers. These feeds display information including current weather, stock updates, live news headlines, daily trivia & much more. Digital signage can be supplemented with any of these 1000s of "live" channels, keeping viewers entertained & informed.

We currently offer digital poster frames & digital signage in a variety of systems & configurations. We offer both full-screen slideshow displays & state-of-the-art split screen display. Our more advanced digital poster frames include a web-based content management interface. This interface requries a subscription. From this interface, you control what content is displayed on your monitors, & when it is scheduled to play. Because managing content is completed online, you can change or edit all your presentations instantly, 24/7. We offer everything needed to get digital poster frames up & running, including media players, display monitors, stands, brackets, accessories & technical support. Managing presentations on your digital poster frames is simple & easy with this web interface. Change one or all of your digital poster frames instantly from any location through the Internet.

Two types of digital signage we offer include "framed" or "split screen" signage, & full screen signage. "Framed" signage is completely customizable & allows you to zone screens into different sections to display more than one form of media at once. For example you may stream a video from one frame, display an image gallery from another frame, display current weather conditions from another frame, display stock updates from another frame, & display your favorite RSS feed or news headlines with a scrolling text marquee. Complete customization allows for versatility & enables any business to use digital poster frames to keep customers or waiting patrons entertained & informed. The full screen digital signage is a slide show, rotating different slides in each presentation. These slides can include images, custom informational slides, assigned "live" channels (like BBC headlines, CNN headlines, daily trivia, & much more), weather updates, RSS feeds & more! A subscription is required for access to your account.

What do I need to set up Digital Signage?

Digital signage requires digital poster frames & media players. Several of our solutions require an Internet connection & web-based content management system. Additional hardware, described below, can also be added to increase the kinds of content that media players can support & how many digital poster frames on which content can be displayed. Please read below for details on hardware.

Digital poster frames are commonly found in a number of settings, including bars, restaurants, offices, hotel lobbies & airports. You can use it to show menu specials, promote upcoming events, show movie posters, show employees valuable information or the latest information on interest rates at a bank. With 100's of "live" channels to choose from, options are limitless. Plus, you can add your own favorite RSS feeds to you digital poster frames, & your RSS headlines will become part of a presentation. Digital signage is used in all industries because it is a fast & entertaining way to communicate messages & content immediately. The "live" content keeps customers, patrons, & viewers informed of breaking headlines & updated information, while image galleries, advertisements, video clips, daily trivia & fun facts keep viewers entertained. Digital poster frames can also be used in restaurants & bar settings. With our "framed" digital poster frames solution, dinner specials can be rotated in one frame, drink specials can be rotated in another frame, a sporting event can be displayed in another frame, & the day’s headlines can be presented with a scrolling text marquee at the bottom of the screen. So while patrons are watching the game, you are also advertising your specials to them in a unique way.

What makes Digital Poster Frames from DigitalPosterFrames.com different from other systems &/or providors?

Digital poster frames provide the benefit of not having to print new graphics every time you do a promo change.  DigitalPosterFrames.com differs from other providers because of our diverse selection of products & the simplicity of implementation.  Typically, digital poster frames retailers would require you to purchase your media players, TV screens & software separately, ultimately costing you much more in shipping fees & registrations costs.  DigitalPosterFrames.com has simplified the process of adding digital poster frames to your business, by creating all-in-one digital poster frames starter kits & packages.  We have equipped digital poster frames with media players & presentational fixtures to guarantee your digital poster frames will fit & work properly. 

How does Digital Signage work?

At DigitalPosterFrames.com, we are offering 2 types of digital poster frames media players: flash USB players & advanced software with split-screen capabilities. Once you decide which one is right for you, there are a number of avenues you can take. DigitalPosterFrames.com offers digital media players, digital poster frames to display your content, & the stands to hold these monitors. We also sell digital poster frames as part of all-in-one starter kits, including mounting brackets & media players with your digital poster frames purchase. Depending on what you need, you can purchase a combination of the above to suit your needs.

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Where can Digital Poster Frames be used?

Digital poster frames can be used by businesses in all industries. Digital poster frames are commonly found at trade shows, in retail environments, in show rooms, office lobbies, welcome centers, hotels, in entertainment, at sporting events & much more. Digital poster frames represent a form of marketing & advertising that is entertaining, & can be extremely targeted. Any business that needs to advertise, promote & market themselves, can use digital poster frames. The best feature about these types of signs is that they allow promotion of several services, or product types at the same time, and also stream up-to-date current information like weather updates, news headlines, daily trivia, or any other "live" content feed desired. Digital poster frames can be used anywhere & with our supply of monitor stands & mounting brackets, we have everything to make sure those digital poster frames are placed where you need them!

How do I pick the Right Digital Poster Frames?

Picking digital poster frames for digital signage can be tricky, but here are a few things to think about before making a purchase decision. First, you will need a monitor. Choosing the right monitor & size is purely personal taste, just ensure that is has the right video/audio inputs, to connect with the media box you plan to use. We also offer several stands for digital poster frames that can display digital media. These stands can be used in businesses, trade shows & even at home. Please remember to check the guidelines of the stands to make sure your digital poster frames will fit correctly. We also carry a large selection of wall brackets that enable you to mount your digital poster frames on any wall. So, pick the right digital poster frames, pick a stand or bracket that will fit, & choose your media box. If you are looking to run simple slide shows or image galleries much like a PowerPoint presentation, a flash card media player will work just fine. If you are looking for a fully customizable display with split screens & "live" content, then our advanced option is your perfect solution.

I already have a TV/monitor, how do I know if it will work with this service?

Residential monitors do work with our digital signage, however we recommend using commercial digital poster frames because they are designed to be "on" for longer hours during the day. View each of our solutions to find out specifically how the media player connects to the digital poster frames, but typically it is either an HDMI, DVI and/or VGA connections.

As for our stands, almost all our offered stands are VESA compatible, & are divided into sections corresponding with the size monitor that will work. To see if your television will work with our stands, you need to ensure that there are mounting holes on the back of the display & then measure the spacing between the holes to see which bracket will fit for it. For images showing this & additional information about VESA, please click here.

What is "live" content, and where does it come from?

What we call "live" content is media, news, headlines, and/or information that is released in a feed or "channel" to which users can subscribe. Many popular networks have published these "channels" that are constantly updated (much like RSS feeds), & as soon as a channel that you are subscribed to is updated, it updates in your presentation. This makes is easy to stream up-to-date news headlines, sports scores, weather updates & more! The "live" aspect makes the presentation dated & keeps viewers interested because the content is changing - much different than static slide show type presentations that just loop the same content over & over. Some popular networks that have published these types of channels include CNN, the BBC, Time Magazine, People Magazine & much more! Additional channels include stock updates, daily trivia, "word of the day" channels, health related channels, entertainment channels & more!

Do I need an Internet connection?

Yes & No. If you use a flash card media player, no you do not need an Internet connection. If you subscribe to ReadiDigital, yes you need an Internet connection. The content is automatically updated via the web & managing your displays & presentations is completed through a web-based interface/account. When you edit a presentation, it updates instantly & changes are seen immediately.

What other types of content can be displayed?

Many types of content can be displayed with the three types of digital services we offer. Flash card media players can typically run slide shows, image galleries & static types of content. Flash card media players are limited, but make a perfect solution if a slide show is all that is needed. They are easy to manage, easy to install & simple to use. ReadiDigital takes it a step further & offers a platform that allows users to stream media & also allows users to "split" their monitor screen into sections that can feature different media's and/or feeds. Additionally, ReadiDigital also allows scrolling text marquees (much like news tickers that scroll the bottom of the screen) that can be run with any RSS feed - or custom text.

Can I set up Digital Poster Frames that are completely wireless?

Yes. With the advanced media box setup, digital signage can be connected wirelessly. Having wireless digital poster frames is pleasing to the eye & saves from having to hide wires or rearrange to accommodate wires. With the ReadiDigital subscription, one monitor can be set up, or a network of digital poster frames can be set up completely wirelessly.

How long will it take to set up?

Determining how long it will take to set up your digital poster frames depends on the type of signage you are installing, how many monitors you are using & how many different presentations you plan to run. If you plan on using one monitor & a flash card device to display your presentation - setup requires minimal time & can easily be completed in an hour or two. If you plan to have a network of digital poster frames running several customized presentations, located in many different rooms - setup can take much longer because the displays have to be set up - networked together & activated by the content provider.

Another part to the set up is creating the content, or picking the already existing content, that the displays will present. ReadiDigital offers a split screen style that allows users to display more than one piece of content at the same time.

How soon can I receive my order?

We ship thousands of products daily - and most of our in-stock products ship same day if we receive the order before 1PM EST (Monday - Friday). We have partnered with content providors as part of our digital poster frames packages - some shipping time will depend on them. But, we strive to get our customers the products & services they order as quickly & safely as possible. If we have everything in stock on an order, it is not uncommon that the customer receives his or her order the next day. Our fast shipping is one factor that separates us from our competition.

What are the shipping costs?

We offer fast shipping on all of our products, including digital poster frames equipment, stands, brackets &accessories. Shipping costs vary depending on the size of the order & to where the order is being shipped. For ground shipping, we use FedEx & UPS, including next day service. We carry over 1.5 million products in stock - & most of them ship same day if the order is submitted before 1PM EST (Monday - Friday). For a shipping quote, please call our customer service team at 1-800-572-2194 & one of our representatives will be happy to send you an estimate.

Warranty Information:

All of our products are warranted for quality craftsmanship & defective materials. This, however, excludes breakage from mishandling by the customer.