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For Tattoo Professionals

Grow Your Tattoo Business

Stop struggling with bad websites, empty booking calendars, and guesswork marketing. Get a tech and business partner who's been in the tattoo industry for 25+ years.

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Built for Every Stage of Your Tattoo Career

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Individual Artists

From apprentice to world-renowned master. Whether you're struggling with social media, overwhelmed with communications, or ready to go fully digital.

  • ▸Block spam calls & stay focused on tattooing
  • ▸Automated social & SEO posting
  • ▸Client booking & CRM system
  • ▸Professional dev courses & events
Get Started as an Artist
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Studio Owners

From small shops to massive multi-artist operations. Automate reminders, payments, and social — replace expensive platforms with one solution.

  • ▸All-in-one management software
  • ▸Multi-artist scheduling & booking
  • ▸Unified communications center
  • ▸Eliminate other platform costs
Get Started as a Studio

Your Tech & Business Partner

Two flexible engagement models — pick what fits your stage

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Intensive

1–3 Day Deep Dive

We audit your entire business — website, tech stack, marketing, booking flow, pricing — and rebuild what's broken. You walk away with systems in place, not just a plan.

  • Website audit & rebuild
  • Tech stack setup
  • Marketing strategy
  • Booking optimization
  • Social media playbook
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Ongoing

½ to 1 Day per Week

Part-time tech and business partner on retainer. Website management, marketing execution, problem-solving on demand.

  • Website management & updates
  • Marketing execution
  • Business coaching calls
  • Tech troubleshooting
  • Growth strategy
Free Tool

Free Website Audit

We score your website across 6 SEO factors — Google Business Profile, topical relevance, geographic visibility, AI citability, trust & authority, and technical health.

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What We Typically Find
Real issues from real tattoo studio sites
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GBP not optimized D
Missing services, photos & Q&A — losing 30% of local search clicks
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No city landing page F
Clients searching "tattoo artist near New Haven" can't find you
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No schema markup C
AI search engines can't cite or recommend your studio
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Technical health A
Site loads fast, mobile-friendly, HTTPS — solid foundation
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What We Build & Fix

🌐 Professional Websites

Portfolio sites that actually convert. Booking integration, SEO that ranks, mobile-first design.

📈 Business Strategy

Pricing your work right. Marketing that brings in the clients you want. Social media that works.

🎟 Event & Convention Tech

Production technology for tattoo events. Vendor management, ticketing, live streaming, digital signage.

Who This Is For

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Solo Artists

Ready to go from "I tattoo" to "I run a tattoo business."

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Studio Owners

Professionalizing operations. Multi-artist scheduling, team marketing, studio branding.

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Event Organizers

Conventions, retreats, seminars. Production tech and digital infrastructure.

Gaining Tattoo Clients the Analog Way — Gabe Ripley

Transparent Pricing

No hidden fees. No long-term contracts. Cancel anytime.

Consulting

$150–$300/day

1–3 day intensives or ongoing ½–1 day/week retainer. Scope and rate set during your free consult.

Websites

From $29/mo

Basic portfolio site to full professional suite. Setup included. SEO, booking integration, and hosting.

Directory Listing

Free

List your studio on network.tattoonow.com at no cost. Verified badge, gallery uploads, and "Best in City" inclusion.

Payment accepted: credit card, ACH, PayPal, Venmo. Invoicing available for retainer clients.

The TattooNOW Network

Your work gets exposure across our entire platform

1,847+
Gallery pages featuring your work
1,151+
Artists & studios in the directory
25+
Years of industry trust
SEO
"Best in City" pages drive leads to you

Trusted by Industry Leaders

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Sean O'Hara
Darkside Tattoo, East Haven CT
Advisory Board
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Derek Youngberg
Tattoo Career Builders
Advisory Board
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Jake Meeks
Fireside Tattoo
Advisory Board

Ready to Grow?

Book a free, no-pressure consult with Gabe. 25+ years in the tattoo industry — he'll tell you what's working, what's not, and how to fix it.

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Questions We Get From Artists

I already have a website. Why would I switch?
Most tattoo artist websites were built on platforms that don't understand the industry — Wix, Squarespace, GoDaddy builders. They look decent but they don't rank, they don't convert consultations into bookings, and they don't connect to the tools you need. We audit your current site for free and show you exactly what's costing you clients.
What's the ROI on consulting? I'm a solo artist, not a corporation.
If you're charging $150/hr and our work brings you even 2-3 extra bookings per month, the consulting pays for itself in the first month. We focus on the highest-impact changes first — usually your booking flow, Google Business Profile, and social strategy.
I'm not tech-savvy. Will I be able to manage the website myself?
That's literally why the ongoing retainer exists. You focus on tattooing — we handle the tech. Most of our artists do a mix: they upload new photos and we handle everything else.
How is TattooNOW different from just hiring a web designer?
A web designer builds you a pretty site and disappears. We're a tech and business partner who's been in the tattoo industry for 25+ years. Plus you get directory exposure, gallery features, "Best in City" SEO pages, and access to the TattooNOW network.
I'm at a convention 2-3 weekends a month. How does the consulting work?
We designed this for people with your schedule. The intensive can happen around a convention. Ongoing retainer work happens asynchronously. No mandatory meetings. We work around your tattooing schedule.
What does the free audit actually check?
A 16-step diagnostic across 6 SEO factors: Google Business Profile, Topical Relevance, Geographic Relevance, AI Citability, Trust & Authority, and Technical Health. Each issue gets a priority grade and specific fix instructions.
Can you help me with my social media?
Yes. We'll build you a realistic social media playbook — not "post 3 reels a day" nonsense. We focus on what actually drives bookings: consistent portfolio posts, Google Business Profile updates, targeted hashtags, and cross-promotion through the TattooNOW network.
I'm thinking about opening my own studio. Can you help?
That's one of our strongest areas. From business plan development to tech stack setup to launch marketing. The consulting intensive maps out your entire business infrastructure in 1-3 days.

Industry Events

Produced and supported by TattooNOW

Oct 6–8, 2026

Paradise Artist Retreat

Jiminy Peak, Hancock MA

Intimate artist workshop & retreat. Education, community, and collaboration.

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Jun 25, 2026

Tim O'Connor Seminar

Western Sports Complex

Full-day seminar with industry veteran Tim O'Connor.

Nov 14, 2026

Icons & Prodigies

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Annual invitational — curated artists, live tattooing.

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