Yard signs and QR codes: print, place, and track
A yard sign at the street corner sends shoppers to your driveway. A QR code on that sign sends them to your full listing before they even get out of the car. This guide covers where to get signs made, where to place them, and how to add a scannable QR code that tracks clicks in your dashboard.
For QR code basics — what they are and how to generate one — see /guide#qr-codes. This guide focuses on the physical sign side.
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Getting signs printed
**Vistaprint** is the most common option. Search "yard sign" on their site. A 18x24 inch corrugated plastic sign runs $15–25 each. Turnaround is 5–7 days standard, 2–3 days with rush shipping. Order at least a week before your sale.
**Local print shops** are faster and easier to revise. Most can do corrugated plastic or foam core signs same-day or next-day. Call with your dimensions and file format (PDF or PNG at 300 DPI). Local shops are worth the slight price premium when timing is tight.
**Foam core plus lamination** is the DIY option. Print your design at FedEx Office on full-sheet paper, mount it on foam core board (available at dollar stores), and laminate or cover with clear packing tape. Lasts 2–3 days in dry weather. Not great in rain.
Standard yard sign size is 18x24 inches. Go bigger (24x36) if you are placing on a busy road where drivers see it at speed.
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Where to place signs
**3 blocks out in each direction** from your sale address. Signs that far out catch people before they have already passed your turn.
**Street corners** at the nearest main road. This is your highest-value spot — drivers slowing for a light have time to read it.
**Driveway entrance** on the day of the sale. This is the confirmation sign — it tells people they found the right place.
**Arrow direction matters.** Point the arrow the direction a driver needs to turn or continue. A sign with an arrow pointing left when the sale is to the right is worse than no sign at all. Double-check before you drive away.
Put signs out the evening before your sale starts. Pick them up the same day the sale ends. Leaving signs up after a sale is done frustrates shoppers and some municipalities will remove them after a set number of days.
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Adding a QR code to your sign
- Go to /organizer/qr-codes in your dashboard
- Your sale's QR code is already generated — tap **Download PNG**
- Send the PNG to your print shop when you order, or drop it into your sign design file
- Ask the print shop to place it in the lower right corner at 3 inches square minimum
- Include the short URL below the QR code as a fallback (printed below the image)
Shoppers scan the QR code and land on your full FindA.Sale listing — photos, categories, dates, address, and anything else you have added.
Your dashboard at /organizer/qr-codes shows the scan count. If one sign location is getting 10x more scans than another, that tells you where to put signs next time.
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Common questions
**Do I need a different QR code for each sign?**
No. One QR code links to your sale listing. You can use the same code on every sign, flyer, and print card. The scan count in your dashboard reflects total scans across all uses.
**How do I know if people are actually scanning?**
Check /organizer/qr-codes after your sale. The scan count updates in real time. Compare scans to foot traffic to get a rough sense of which signs are pulling people in.
**Can I reuse signs for future sales?**
Corrugated plastic signs without specific dates on them can be reused. Generic "SALE THIS WAY →" signs work for any future event. Just update the QR code if you create a new sale listing.
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Related guides
- [Where to post flyers (and how to use the tear-off flyer)](where-to-post-flyers.md)
- [The promote page: share your sale on 8 platforms](promote-page.md)
- [Set up your brand kit (logo, colors, and storefront URL)](brand-kit.md)