February 4, 2016

How to Request Metal Plaque Samples [Photo Gallery]

Topics: about us, bronze plaque, cast plaques, custom designs, etched plaques, our studio, request quote, reviews, sample plaques, samples, shipping, Studio Updates, textures, water-jet cut, water-jet cut letters, aluminum

MASTERWORK PLAQUE SAMPLE DESIGNS

After many requests from our customers, we now carry a variety of metal plaque samples in house for our customers to review.  Because we create custom bronze, aluminum, stainless, brass and zinc plaques using both casting and etching techniques, the amount of choices our client’s have to choose from can be overwhelming.

While we have many examples of past plaque projects on our website, we now have fifteen sample plaques ready to ship, in convenient 6” x 4” sizes, which now gives our clients a more tactile way to decide between different plaque background textures, finishes and mounting techniques. We also carry a four different water-jet cut letters with prismatic, polished, satin and random orbital finishes, so our clients can review individual letter options in person as well.

 HOW TO ASK FOR A PLAQUE SAMPLE

If you are interested in ordering a plaque from our studio, fill out a quote request form on our website, and our designers can start by suggesting the appropriate material for your project based on the size of the plaque, complexity of designs, and where your project will be installed. 

Our designers typically send images of past projects along with their initial quotes, but if you would like to review a sample in person before proceeding with an order, we can send one of the options above to an address of your choice.  If you prefer to create your own plaque sample, we can typically create a custom sample in about 2-3 weeks for a small fee.

Once the sample is sent to your home, and you have determined the best materials for your project, we ask that you return the sample to our studio so that we can continue to send samples to future clients.

January 11, 2016

Resolutions for 2016: Plaque Reviews

Topics: 2016, community, feedback, newsletter, nyc, resolutions, reviews, small business, Studio Updates, yelp

The plaque arrived on Monday...It turned out beautifully. The members of the board asked me to pass along our appreciation to you and the others involved in creating the plaque. We are very happy with the results. Congratulations to all of you for a job well done. The plaque will be admired by many people and for many years. - Sandy in Wyoming, July 2014

Small businesses rely on client feedback.  Not only do client reviews help prospective customers decide whether they should purchase a plaque, reviews also provide valuable feedback for our studio.  Customer reviews are one of the first things people see when they perform a search on Google and Yelp. Online reviews, specifically, provide “social proof” to people unfamiliar with our small company, based on the opinions of others with similar needs. 

Our resolution for 2016 is to encourage our clients to comment on our business.  We often receive kind words from our customers via email, once a plaque is installed, and we share a portion of these reviews on our website. Going forward, we encourage our clients to write their reviews directly on our Google + and Yelp! business pages, so that your opinion can be shared with a larger community of people.


WE WANT TO KNOW HOW WE'RE DOING.

The plaque arrived and it is just BEAUTIFUL!  Thanks so much! I am referring you to a friend of mine– she saw it and loved it too.  - Jean in California, March 2015

What can we improve upon?  We find customer reviews extremely important, as they can also suggest possible changes and ways for our studio to improve and grow over time. You can send us an email with your suggestions, or write your thoughts directly on one of our social media pages.  We do our best to deliver your plaques promptly and in sterling condition.  Quality products take time to produce, but if there were ways you think we could change for the better, we would love to have your input! 

Hearing from our clients provides us with opportunities to grow and improve as a business.

HELP US DIFFERENTIATE FROM OUR COMPETITORS.

THANK YOU SOOOO Much!! They’re PERFECT! Thank you also for your professionalism and patience towards working on the final product! I’m looking forward to working with you again. - Claudette in New York, May 2015

Because of the influential power of client reviews, customers also have the ability to decide whether our company is worth differentiating from other plaque-making companies.  Do you think we offer higher quality plaques?  What was your experience with our customer service team?  Was the plaque’s design to your liking?  Share your opinion and let the online community know what you think.  Most customers trust online reviews as much as personal recommendations, so your opinion can directly determine our success as a small business. 

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER.

Want to see what changes we have in store for 2016?  We have started a monthly newsletter for Masterwork Plaques, which will include valuable information about our business and new changes we are planning this year.  You can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram for fun photos and a sneak peak into our studio.  

 

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