Why It Works?
Because tattoos deserve
better than DMs
Deposits & Payments
Problems:
Tattoo Artists:
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Constantly reminding about deposits
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Money arrives late, random, or not at all
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Refunds and cancellations = wasted time
Clients:
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Nervous about sending money to strangers
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Don’t know when, how, or how much to pay
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Feel unprotected if plans change
Solution:
INKLO keeps deposits secure and releases them only by clear rules
Deposits are held securely until the artist confirms the booking. Clear refund rules are shown upfront. Artists get paid on time, clients know exactly what they’re paying for and where their money is. is. they need to evaluate — instantly. No random chat. No uncertainty. Just straight-up art business.
Scheduling
Problems:
Tattoo Artists:
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Manual bookings or messy calendars
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Clients forget, cancel last minute, or mix up times
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Lost income and wasted hours
Clients:
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Don’t remember exact dates
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No reminders, no proper confirmations
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Everything gets buried in chats and screenshots
Solution:
INKLO locks bookings to a live calendar with reminders
Bookings are tied to a real-time calendar. Clients only see available slots and get automatic reminders. Artists set buffers, rules, and cancellations — so both sides know exactly when the session happens. time explaining your service. The system connects the right people — instantly.
Finding the Right Artist
Problems:
Tattoo Artists:
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Constantly asked for styles they don’t do
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Time wasted explaining basics
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Wrong requests filling inbox
Clients:
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Don’t know the difference between styles
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End up messaging the wrong artists
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Get ignored or confused by mixed answers
Solution:
INKLO filters by style, location, and rating so you match instantly
Search filters by style, location, and rating cut straight to what matters. Clients only see artists that match what they want, and artists only get requests they can actually take. more “no-show” days.
Transparency
Problems:
Tattoo Artists:
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Constant “how much for…” DMs
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Clients second-guess prices or compare unfairly
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Fake reviews and stolen images hurt credibility
Clients:
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No clear idea of pricing before messaging
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Can’t trust reviews or portfolios on social media
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Unsure if the artist is legit
Solution:
INKLO shows prices, reviews, and portfolios upfront
Prices, reviews, and portfolios are shown upfront. Clients see the real cost, real feedback, and real work before booking. Artists set their own terms and build trust without chasing DMs.. You get paid when you’re supposed to. Clients know exactly what they’re paying for and how it works.
All-in-One
Problems:
Tattoo Artists:
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Portfolio in one place, chat in another
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Deposits and payments scattered across apps
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Details lost in screenshots and notes
Clients:
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Forget where the conversation happened
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No single record of payment or booking
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Lose track of designs, dates, and receipts
Solution:
INKLO keeps chat, payments, and project details in one place
Everything lives in one profile: portfolio, chat, booking, payments, reminders, and project history. Nothing gets lost, both sides stay synced.
Visibility (map + verified profiles)
Problems:
Tattoo Artists:
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Solo workers stay invisible without a studio name
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Hard to build trust without storefront presence
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Ads from big shops drown out individual profiles
Clients:
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Mostly see tattoo studios with paid ads
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Don’t know great local artists are nearby
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Afraid to book with someone who looks “unofficial”
Solution:
INKLO makes every artist visible and verified
Artists show up on the map, in rankings, and in search. Clients see real profiles with reviews and portfolios, so they know who they’re booking and why. without pressure. Here, people look at your work — not your numbers. You get inspired by craft and trust.
Instagram Doesn’t Work
Problems:
Tattoo Artists:
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Algorithms hide quality work unless it goes viral
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Time wasted making content instead of tattooing
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Profiles buried under ads and influencer hype
Clients:
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Only see what’s trending, not who’s actually good
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Hard to tell real tattooers from bloggers
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Miss out on local artists who don’t play the algorithm game
Solution:
INKLO keeps every portfolio visible and permanent
Clients browse verified artists by work, not by likes. Artists focus on tattooing, while clients finally see who’s legit and nearby.