5 Pitfalls of DIY Digital Signage Solutions

They show you a beautiful finished design

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But...they don't tell you how much effort it takes for you to design anything remotely close to their images.

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They undersell the level of expertise needed to manage the software

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You'll feel like you need a PhD to use the system. Hope you have some free time to read up on software manuals!

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Real Example: one signage company's interface

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Real Example: another signage company's interface

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Hope you only manage one property

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Because you'll run around town updating directories. Better not have any type-os!

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Got a slush fund?

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Is your screen dead or dying after a few months?

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They show you a beautiful finished design

But...they don't tell you how much effort it takes for you to design anything remotely close to their images.

They undersell the level of expertise needed to manage the software

You'll feel like you need a PhD to use the system. Hope you have some free time to read up on software manuals!

Real Example: one signage company's interface

Real Example: another signage company's interface

Hope you only manage one property

...And have some USB thumb drives handy

Because you'll run around town updating directories. Better not have any type-os!

Got a slush fund?

Hope you remembered to budget for surprise fees for support, content updates, and content you thought was included.

Is your screen dead or dying after a few months?

Oops! Did your vendor sell you a low cost consumer TV that fails quickly when used 24/7?

Oops! Did your vendor sell you a low cost consumer TV that fails quickly when used 24/7?

Simple, easy, turnkey solutions from TouchSource. We partner with you from beginning to end.

Simple, easy, turnkey solutions from TouchSource. We partner with you from beginning to end.

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