Tattoo studio websites that behave properly
Good tattoo work is easy to recognise in person. Online it is often buried under slow sites, broken galleries, and contact details that look like a hobby rather than a studio.
Ki-Ki builds fast, clean, portfolio focused websites for tattoo studios and independent artists. Static builds, Cloudflare in front, booking and deposit pages that set expectations, and studio email that fits a professional setup.
Who this fits
This is aimed at studios and artists who treat their work seriously and want their site to do the same.
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Established studios with tired sites
Shops that have built a strong reputation but still run on an old template that loads slowly, looks dated, and hides the best work behind clumsy galleries.
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Private and appointment only studios
Artists working from private spaces who need a site that filters enquiries, explains rules, and gives a clear route in for serious clients.
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New studios that want a clean start
New shops that would rather launch once with a stable site than keep patching together social links and a rushed builder template.
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Specialist or guest artists
Artists focusing on particular styles for example blackwork, realism, fine line, lettering, or geometric who need a focused portfolio they can send to clients and studios.
If your tattoos are not generic, your website should not be either.
The usual options, and why they hurt
Most tattoo studios end up in one of four setups. Each has predictable problems.
- Social media only. Everything runs through Instagram or Facebook. Clients scroll for ages, miss important rules, and you have nothing stable to link in emails or articles.
- DIY site builders. Drag and drop tools look simple at first, then turn into slow, bloated pages that are awkward to keep tidy and easy to break.
- Generic agency sites. Built to show off in the agency portfolio instead of making your day to day life easier. Small fixes become invoices. You stop updating because it feels heavy.
- Old custom builds. A one off site from years ago that no one wants to touch now. Outdated code, missing security basics, and no clear path to modern browsers and phones.
What Ki-Ki does differently
- Uses static HTML, CSS, and JS served through Cloudflare instead of heavy builders.
- Structures portfolios by style and artist so clients can actually decide who to book.
- Puts deposit and booking rules on a single clear page you can point at in every message.
- Includes hygiene and aftercare pages that match how you really work.
- Sets up studio email and DNS so messages deliver instead of vanishing into spam.
North East England tattoo studio support
Ki-Ki is based in the North East. Studios in the region get the same build quality as everyone else plus optional local context and faster collaboration when needed.
The main page for regional work is here:
North East England tattoo studios overview
That page explains how client journeys actually work across Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland, Washington, and the surrounding areas, and how a studio site can match the way people really travel for tattoos.
If you are outside the North East but like the approach, you can still start a conversation. Distance matters less than fit and clarity.
What Ki-Ki actually does for tattoo studios
The focus is not on clever animations. It is on structure, speed, and cutting out friction for you and your clients.
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Static site builds with Cloudflare in front
Sites are built as static files served through Cloudflare. That keeps things fast when reels take off, guest artists bring attention, or local press links you.
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Portfolio layouts that suit tattoo work
Images grouped by style and by artist, compressed properly, and presented in simple grids rather than overcomplicated sliders.
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Booking and deposit pages that back you up
Clear wording around enquiries, deposits, cancellations, and reschedules so you have something stable to point at every time you repeat yourself.
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Hygiene, licensing, and aftercare pages
Short pages that reassure cautious clients and give you a public reference when people ask about safety and aftercare.
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Studio email and DNS configuration
Addresses such as [email protected], with SPF, DKIM, and DMARC set properly so messages reach clients and suppliers consistently.
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Straightforward documentation and support
A short record of what was built, where it lives, and how to request future changes without breaking the structure.
Most small to mid sized studios fit within the Ki-Ki Base Build structure, which covers up to ten pages and a focused setup. Larger projects can be scoped in writing.
How a tattoo studio project usually runs
- You send a simple outline. Studio name, where you are, links to anything you have now, and a line on what annoys you about your current setup.
- We agree your page list. A set of pages that actually fit your studio for example home, artists, styles, portfolio, booking and deposits, hygiene and aftercare, and contact.
- Hosting and domain are confirmed. If you already have these, they are checked and documented. If not, I guide you through a clean setup with accounts in your name.
- You send artwork and notes. Images grouped loosely by style or artist, basic rules, pricing ranges if you want them public, and any location details that matter.
- The site is built and reviewed. I build on the Ki-Ki layout, connect Cloudflare, and send a private link. You mark what matters, there is a focused round of edits, then it goes live.
Payment timing and revision limits follow the Ki-Ki Base Build pattern and are always confirmed in writing before work starts.
Local tattoo studio landing pages (technical SEO)
These pages are written for local search and to help crawlers understand how the North East tattoo studio offer maps across the region. They are not as central as the main tattoo studio and North East overview pages, however they remain available for people who search by area name.
Questions studios usually ask
Can you match our existing logo and colour palette?
Yes. The Ki-Ki layout is calm on purpose so your logo and colour accents can sit on top without making the site hard to read or slow to load.
Do we have to change how we take bookings?
No. If you rely on DMs, email, or a booking platform, the site is built to guide clients into that same system more cleanly rather than forcing a switch.
Can we update the portfolio ourselves later?
There are options from Ki-Ki handling occasional updates through to a small set of safe steps that a trusted person in the studio can follow. The balance depends on your time and comfort level.
Do you only work with larger studios?
No. One person private studios are often the best fit for this approach because it gives them a stable base without a huge overhead.
Do you only work in the North East?
Start a tattoo studio conversation
If you want a tattoo studio website that actually matches the standard of your work, send an outline and a link to whatever you use now. I will be clear about whether Ki-Ki is the right fit.