{"id":1596,"date":"2014-10-28T06:10:22","date_gmt":"2014-10-28T11:10:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.armagard.com\/news\/?p=1596"},"modified":"2025-02-03T10:22:47","modified_gmt":"2025-02-03T15:22:47","slug":"digital-signage-installation-halloween","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.armagard.com\/news\/digital-signage-installation-halloween\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Top Tips for Avoiding a Digital Signage Installation Horror Story this Halloween"},"content":{"rendered":"

Blue screens, poor positioning & no installation team! With over 20 years in the business, we\u2019ve heard it all when it comes to disastrous digital signage installation. Want to know how not to become a victim of embarrassment this Halloween? Read on\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n

Imagine: Your new digital signage network is delivered on time, great! An army of people unload your AV hardware. Your excitement builds as you anticipate your digital signage installation project being completed by the end of the day.<\/p>\n

But wait, you suddenly find yourself asking: \u201cWhat do you mean you\u2019re not going to install it?\u201d<\/p>\n

Before you know it the delivery team is getting back in their vehicle and they\u2019re driving away. You\u2019re left with an entire digital signage network with no installation team to install it. Oh, and you\u2019re also left with some explaining to do with the boss.<\/p>\n

Forget to the read the small print? Purchase does not include installation!!!<\/strong> Whoops\u2026<\/p>\n

Planning digital signage installation for a Halloween promotion? Here are Armagard\u2019s five top tips for preventing a horror story\u2026<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Plan every detail of your digital signage installation<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Digital signage installation requires a strategy, it\u2019s more than just ordering screens, media players and digital signage enclosures<\/a>. When it comes to installation day, who\u2019s going to install it?<\/p>\n

Are your suppliers responsible for ensuring your digital signage network is up and running? Or, do you need to assemble a team?<\/p>\n

Are you familiar with the equipment you will be using? Or, will you require product training? Find out if your suppliers offer training, and if they do, be sure to make use of it. Having more knowledge about the products you\u2019re using benefits you!<\/p>\n

Why? Because you can train other staff to use it, and when it comes to changing content or accessing your equipment for maintenance, you\u2019ll be proficient at it. This will save you money on maintenance call out charges and you won\u2019t need to rely on suppliers to come out and change content on your behalf.<\/p>\n

2. Choose the right position<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Positon your digital signage network incorrectly and it costs you, in more ways than one!<\/p>\n